After attending a funeral, Anthony “Big Jook” Mims was shot and murdered in Memphis, Tennessee.
He is the brother of rapper Yo Gotti – actual name Mario Mims – best-known for the track Rake It Up starring Nicki Minaj.
Mims was one of two men shot on Saturday afternoon outside a restaurant in Memphis; one guy was declared deceased at the scene and the other was taken to the hospital in serious condition.
What Happened to Big Jook?
Anthony “Big Jook” Mims, the brother of well-known rapper Yo Gotti, passed very suddenly and tragically, shocking both the music business and the general public. Big Jook, who was heavily involved in the music industry’s financial side, was tragically shot and died outside Perignons Restaurant in Memphis.
The circumstances surrounding his death, which happened while he was leaving a funeral ceremony, are both tragic and puzzling. An additional terrible element to this already sad occurrence is the irony of taking a life to honor another departed loved one and having it cut short.
Big Jook: Obituary
Anthony “Big Jook” Mims abruptly quit the music business, and his untimely departure has left a deep void in the hearts of many who knew him. As the brother of the famed rapper Yo Gotti, Big Jook played a vital part in the growth of Yo Gotti’s company, Collective Music Group.
In the wake of this horrible event, fans, other artists, and industry colleagues have showered her with condolences. Social networking sites are now places where people go to grieve and think back on Anthony Mims’ impact on people’s lives. Colleagues have highlighted his professionalism, diligent work ethic, and the significant impact he had on many people’s musical careers.