Yo Gotti
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| Yo Gotti | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Mario Mims |
| Also known as | Gotti King of Memphis Ten-A-Key Don |
| Born | May 19 1980 |
| Origin | Memphis, Tennessee |
| Genre(s) | Rap |
| Years active | 2000—Present |
| Label(s) | Mouth Of The South, TVT Records Cash Money Records Inevitable Entertainment |
| Associated acts | Lil Wayne Birdman Kinfolk Kia $hine Criminal Manne Allstar Cashville Prince |
| Website | yogottimusic.com |
Yo Gotti (born Mario Mims on May 19 1980) is a rapper from Frayser, Memphis, Tennessee. Formally with Kinfolk Kia Shine on the Rap Hustlaz label, Yo Gotti got recognition with the album "Life", and the hit single "Sell My Dope." He is currently signed to TVT Records, Prophet Entertainment, Cash Money Records and his own record company, Inevitable Entertainment.
Yo Gotti is still with TVT and did not leave, as was rumored, for a solo deal with Cash Money Records. He continues to work with many Memphis rappers, including 8 Ball and MJG, La Chat, Gangsta Boo, Al Kapone, Playa Fly, among others.
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[edit] New Prophet Camp
Recently Nicky Scarfo has inked a deal with Yo Gotti to join the New Prophet Camp.
[edit] Discography
- From Da Dope Game 2 Da Rap Game (2000) 10,000 Copies Sold
- Self-Explanatory (2001) 20,000 Copies
- Life (Yo Gotti) (2003) 40,000 Copies Sold
- Yo Gotti Presents: The Blackout Squad (2004)***
- Yo Gotti Presents: The Blackout Squad Vol. 2 (2005)***
- Back 2 Da Basics (2006) 100,000 Copies Sold[1]
- King of Memphis (2008)
The Blackout Squad Albums are compilations featuring many underground Memphis rappers.
[edit] Mixtapes
- THE MOB (either with me Or Me against me) I&E
- Shop Open, Inevitable Entertainment, 2005
- I Told U So, Inevitable Entertainment, 2006
- Full Time Hustlin, Inevitable Entertainment/BCD Music Group, 2006
- Gettin Money Like A Muthafucka I&E
- Street Wars I&E
- Summer Heat 07 I&E
- Cocaine Muzik I&E
- The Real KING Of Memphis
[edit] Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Rap | UK Singles | |||
| 2001 | "Tennessee Titans" (Tela feat. Yo Gotti, Gangsta Boo, & Project Playaz) | - | - | Double Dose (Tela) |
| 2003 | "Dirty South Soldiers" (ft. Lil' Jon) | - | - | Life |
| 2004 | "Shawty" (ft. D'Nero) | - | - | Blockburnaz Vol. 2 |
| 2006 | "Gangsta Party" (ft. Bun B & 8 Ball) | - | - | Back 2 Da Basics |
| 2006 | "I Got Dem" (ft. Birdman & Lil Wayne) | - | - | Back 2 Da Basics |
| 2006 | "That's What's Up" | - | - | Back 2 Da Basics |
| 2007 | "Shawty Violating" | TBR | TBR | Back 2 Da Basics |
| 2007 | "Let's Vibe" (ft. Pleasure of Pretty Ricky) | - | - | King Of Memphis Ten |
| 2007 | "We Gangsta" (Birdman Feat. Allstar Cashville Prince & Yo Gotti) | - | - | "5 Star Stunna" |
[edit] External links
- Official Site
- Yo Gotti at MySpace
- Official SoundHustle
- Yo Gotti MemphisRap.com Profile
- Yo Gotti at All Music Guide
[edit] References
- TVT Recordslt:Yo Gotti
