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Public records list Gangsta Boo as a rapper, songwriter and singer. Born on August 7, 1979, Gangsta Boo was from Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Death is recorded on January 1, 2023, at the age of 43.
My Take
Gangsta Boo is one of the most important and underrated figures in Southern hip-hop, full stop. Joining Three 6 Mafia at fourteen and holding her own in that aggressive Memphis crew took ferocity and skill in equal measure, and her voice carried a menace and charisma that few could match. Walking away over financial and promotional disputes reads to me as an artist refusing to be shortchanged. Her death on New Year's Day 2023 was a genuine loss. I see her as a foundational queen of the South whose influence runs through far more music than people credit, and I want her remembered.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gangsta Boo
- Name (Japanese)
- ギャングスター・ブー
- Reading
- ぎゃんぐすたー・ぶー
- Born
- August 7, 1979 – January 1, 2023
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Goat
- Origin
- Memphis, Tennessee, United States
- Occupation
- rapper / songwriter / singer
2. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/missyeahoe/
- Xhttps://x.com/GangstaBooQOM
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gangsta%20Boo
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q301988
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Gangsta Boo born?
Born August 7, 1979.
When did Gangsta Boo die?
Died January 1, 2023, aged 43.
Where was Gangsta Boo from?
Gangsta Boo was from Memphis, Tennessee, United States.
What did Gangsta Boo do?
Gangsta Boo worked as rapper, songwriter, singer.
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