Big Jook (Anthony Mims) Cause of Death, Obituary: What Happened to Yo Gotti’s Brother?
Yo Gotti’s Brother Death:- The hip-hop community is mourning the loss of Anthony “Big Jook” Mims (aka ‘Jook The Boss‘), the older brother of rapper Yo Gotti, who was reportedly shot and killed outside a restaurant in Memphis, Tennessee, on Saturday, January 13, 2024.
Mims, who was also a rapper and a music executive, had attended a funeral service in the area before he was gunned down along with another unidentified victim. The motive and the suspect of the shooting are still unknown, and the police are investigating the incident.
Who was Anthony Mims ‘Big Jook’?
Anthony Mims, better known by his stage name Big Jook, was a 42-year-old rapper, music executive, and entrepreneur from Memphis, Tennessee. He was the older brother of Mario Mims, aka Yo Gotti, one of the most successful and influential rappers in the South. Anthony was also a close friend and associate of rapper Young Dolph, who was also killed in a shooting in Memphis in November 2023.
Jook started his rap career in the late 1990s, as a member of the group Da Camp, along with Yo Gotti, All Star, and Zed Zilla. He later became the CEO of Cocaine Muzik Group (CMG), the label founded by Yo Gotti, and helped manage the careers of artists such as Moneybagg Yo, Blac Youngsta, 42 Dugg, and EST Gee. He also released several solo and collaborative projects, such as Big Jook vs. The World, Anthony & Zed Zilla: The Campaign, and Jook The Boss & Young Dolph: The Plug Brothers.
Yo Gotti’s brother was known for his street credibility, his loyalty, his generosity, and his love for his family and friends. He was a father of four children, and a mentor and a role model for many aspiring artists in Memphis. He was also involved in several philanthropic and community initiatives, such as giving away turkeys and toys during the holidays, and supporting local schools and businesses.
How did Big Jook die?
According to multiple reports, Big Jook was shot and killed outside the Perignons Restaurant and Event Center, a popular spot for nightlife and entertainment in Memphis, on Saturday, January 13, 2024. He had attended a funeral service for a friend earlier that day, and was reportedly celebrating his birthday, which was on January 12.
Video footage of Yo Gotti’s brother Big Jook moments before he was shot and killed pic.twitter.com/I8EOAPSU8n
— PMW (@pmwtvcom) January 14, 2024
The Memphis Police Department confirmed that they were “flagged down” at 4.15 pm local time “on a shooting at 6385 Winchester”. They said that “a male was located on the scene and exported to St Francis (hospital) where he was pronounced deceased. A second male arrived at St Francis by private vehicle. He is listed as critical.” The police did not confirm the identities of the victims, but Fox 13 and other sources reported that it was Anthony Mims who was killed, and the other victim was his friend and business partner.
The police also said that they did not have a “clear” suspect identified at this time, but that they were evaluating “video evidence” from the incident. They asked anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.
How did the hip-hop community react to Jook The Boss’s death?
The news of Anthony Mims’ death sent shockwaves across the hip-hop community, especially in Memphis, where he was a respected and beloved figure. Many artists, fans, and friends took to social media to express their grief, condolences, and tributes to Big Jook, and to call for an end to the violence and the killings in the city.
Yo Gotti, who had a close bond with his brother, posted a series of photos and videos of Jook The Boss on his Instagram page, with the caption “RIP BIG JOOK. I LOVE YOU BRO. FOREVER MY BIG BROTHER. FOREVER MY CEO. FOREVER MY PARTNER. FOREVER MY DAWG. FOREVER IN MY HEART. #CMG4LIFE”
Young Dolph, who was also killed in Memphis in November 2023, had recorded a song with Jook called “Miss You”, which was released posthumously on his album Rich Slave 2. The song was a tribute to their fallen friends, and a reflection on their own mortality. Young Dolph’s cousin and labelmate Key Glock also posted a photo of Anthony on his Instagram page, with the caption “RIP BIG JOOK. YOU WAS A REAL ONE. YOU ALWAYS SHOWED ME LOVE AND SUPPORT. YOU WAS MORE THAN A FRIEND, YOU WAS FAMILY. #CMG #PRE #PAPERROUTE”
Other artists who paid their respects to Jook The Boss included Moneybagg Yo, Blac Youngsta, 42 Dugg, EST Gee, Juicy J, DJ Paul, Project Pat, Boosie Badazz, Yo Gotti’s daughter Kayla Mims, and many more.
What is the legacy of Anthony Mims?
Yo Gotti’s brother, Jook The Boss will be remembered as a pioneer, a leader, a visionary, and a legend in the Memphis rap scene, and in the hip-hop industry as a whole. He was instrumental in building and expanding the Cocaine Muzik Group, one of the most successful and influential independent labels in the game. He was also a talented and versatile rapper, who delivered authentic and relatable stories from the streets. He was a loyal and generous brother, friend, father, and mentor, who touched and inspired many lives with his music and his actions. He was a proud and passionate representative of his city, who always gave back to his community and his people.
Anthony Mims’s death is a tragic and senseless loss for his family, his friends, his fans, and the hip-hop culture. His life and his legacy will live on through his music, his message, and his spirit. Rest in peace, Big Jook. You will be missed, but never forgotten. #LongLiveBigJook
