Tragedy Strikes Yo Gottis Brother, Anthony Big Jook Mims, Fatally Shot Outside Memphis
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Anthony “Big Jook” Mims, the brother of renowned rapper Yo Gotti, was reportedly shot dead outside Perignons Restaurant & Event Center in Memphis. The somber incident unfolded on Saturday, casting a shadow over the city’s streets.
Memphis Police Department responded to a shooting report at 6385 Winchester, where officers discovered two victims at 4:15 p.m. One male was pronounced deceased at St. Francis, while the other, critically injured, arrived privately at the same medical facility.
While the police refrained from confirming identities, sources suggest that Big Jook was among the victims.
The Memphis community reels from this tragedy, and Chief Deputy Paul Wright revealed that the police are scrutinizing video evidence to identify a suspect.
In a press conference, Wright disclosed that the authorities suspect a targeted attack on Mims and the other individual. TMZ reported that Big Jook had attended a funeral earlier that day, adding a layer of complexity to the investigation.
Earlier in the day, Anthony Mims attended a funeral, as reported by TMZ. His Instagram Story featured poignant tributes to a departed family member.
The close-knit relationship between Yo Gotti and Big Jook has been evident throughout the rapper’s illustrious career.
The elder brother actively promoted Gotti’s record label, CMG the Label, and even made appearances in several music videos.
As news of this tragedy reverberates through the hip-hop community, Yo Gotti, born Mario Mims, has yet to make a public statement.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, leaving fans and well-wishers anxiously awaiting updates on this distressing turn of events.
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MEMPHIS Native rapper & CEO CMG Yo Gotti brother Big Jook killed today in Memphis.
Some believe the shooting was in retaliation for slayed rapper Young Dolph. pic.twitter.com/SQSfJhXrrW
— Max Steele (@cnn_newsweekly) January 14, 2024Big Jook’s last Instagram Story featured poignant tributes to a departed family member, creating a poignant online memorial before the tragic incident. As the city mourns, Yo Gotti, born Mario Mims, has not publicly addressed his brother’s reported death.
The bond between Yo Gotti and Anthony extended beyond family ties, encapsulating a professional relationship. Anthony actively promoted Gotti’s record label, CMG the Label, and graced several music videos throughout the rapper’s prolific career.
As Memphis awaits answers and mourns the loss of Anthony “Big Jook” Mims, the investigation continues, leaving a community in shock and sadness.
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