Celebrities react to Gangsta Boo's death: 'Queen of Memphis FOREVER'

The hip hop world is mourning the death of Gangsta Boo, whose given name was Lola Mitchell. The rap pioneer and member of Three 6 Mafia died Sunday in Memphis. She was 43.

The cause of death has not been released.

“Gangsta Boo was like a sister to me and told the world about me the way my blood brother did," fellow Memphian and award-winning producer Drumma Boy said in a press release issued by Echoing Soundz. "We both are Leos and share the same energy towards unity and seeing people happy! This is just such a devastating loss cuz she always wanted to see others win! RIP to the Queen Of Memphis, forever my sister."

Last week Gangsta Boo filmed an unreleased video, "Imma Mack" from "Welcome to my City Vol. 4," with Drumma Boy, according to the news release.

On Instagram, GloRilla posted a photo of Gangsta Boo donning a Ja Morant jersey inside FedExForum, with the caption "Queen of Memphis FOREVER."

Here's a look at other reactions to the death of Gangsta Boo.

This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Gangsta Boo dies: GloRilla, Missy Elliott, Penny Hardaway react