As a member of the Oscar-winning group Three 6 Mafia, Gangsta Boo played an instrumental role in the sound of Memphis and southern Hip-Hop, alongside Three 6 members Juicy J, DJ Paul, Crunchy Black, Koopsta Knicca and, Lord Infamous. She spoke about her impact in a recent interview with Billboard.
"I would honestly say that I have to admit, respectfully and humbly, that I am the blueprint," Boo, who got her start alongside Three Six Mafia in the early 90s, said. "I hear my cadence in a lot of men and female rappers. It’s hard to f– lie to myself and says, “Oh wow, she’s from New York but she raps like she’s from Memphis. Oh wow, this person is from f– wherever, but they rap like they are from Memphis.” Because I’m not talking about anybody in particular, but my sound is a Memphis sound. It’s a Gangsta Boo sound, it’s a Three 6 Mafia sound."
As news of her death began circulating, tributes began pouring in from peers like Mia X, Rah Digga, and more.
