Details For Gangsta Boo's Celebration of Life and Funeral Announced

The Queen of Memphis will be laid to rest this month.

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The dates and locations of Gangsta Boo‘s memorial service and funeral have been announced by Drumma Boy.

The producer took to social media to unveil the news, revealing a January 13 date for the late rapper’s Celebration of Life in her home of Memphis, Tennessee and a January 14 date for her funeral which will take place in Southaven, Mississippi. “Been a rough 2023 so far but i know you are finally at peace…” Drumma boy wrote in the caption. “Let us come together as we celebrate our legendary queen, sister, & friend! Thank you @missyeahoe for blessing us with your presence.”

Gangsta Boo, whose real name is Lola Chantrelle Mitchell, died on January 1. A confirmed cause of death is yet to be revealed, however sources claim that the Three 6 Mafia legend’s death involved a fentanyl-laced substance and that an official police investigation will be underway.

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