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Mario Sentell Giden Mims (born May 19, 1981), known professionally as Yo Gotti, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record executive. In 1996, Gotti released his debut album ''Youngsta's On a Come Up'' under the alias Lil Yo. He went on to release ''From Da Dope Game 2 Da Rap Game'' (2000), ''Self-Explanatory'' (2001), ''
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'' (2003), ''
Back 2 da Basics ''Back 2 Da Basics'' is the fifth studio album by American rapper Yo Gotti. It was released on May 23, 2006, by TVT, and was Yo Gotti's second and final studio album via TVT. Track listing ;Sample credits *"I Got Dem" contains samples of "Fi ...
'' (2006), ''
Live from the Kitchen ''Live from the Kitchen'' is the sixth studio album by American rapper Yo Gotti. It was released on January 10, 2012, by Polo Grounds Music; distributed by RCA Records. The album was supported by two singles: "We Can Get It On" and "Single". RCA ...
'' (2012), ''
I Am I Am or I'm may refer to: Language and literature * " I Am that I Am", a common English translation of the response God used in the Hebrew Bible when Moses asked for His name ** I am (biblical term), a Christian term used in the Bible * "I Am" (p ...
'' (2013), ''
The Art of Hustle ''The Art of Hustle'' is the eighth studio album by American rapper Yo Gotti. It was released on February 19, 2016, by Epic Records and Yo Gotti's CMG record label. The album was supported by two singles: "Down in the DM", and "Law" featuring E- ...
'' (2016), ''
I Still Am ''I Still Am'' is the ninth studio album by American rapper Yo Gotti. It was released on October 27, 2017, by Epic Records, Roc Nation and Collective Music Group. The album features guest appearances from Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, YFN Lucci and Me ...
'' (2017), ''
Untrapped ''Untrapped'' is the tenth studio album by American rapper Yo Gotti. It was released through Epic Records, Roc Nation and Collective Music Group on January 31, 2020, marking Gotti's fourth and final album under his initial Epic Records contract. ...
'' (2020) and '' CM10: Free Game''. As a record executive, he is the founder of the record label Collective Music Group, which has signed successful acts such as
Moneybagg Yo DeMario DeWayne White Jr. (born September 22, 1991), known professionally as Moneybagg Yo, is an American rapper. He is signed to fellow Memphis rapper Yo Gotti's record label, Collective Music Group (CMG), in a joint venture deal with Interscope ...
, 42 Dugg, Blac Youngsta,
EST Gee George Albert Stone III (born May 11, 1994), known professionally as EST Gee, is an American rapper. He is signed to Yo Gotti's Collective Music Group (CMG), Interscope Records and Warlike. His fifth mixtape, ''Bigger Than Life or Death'', re ...
And Mozzy.


Career


2000–2006: Career beginnings

Mario grew up in Ridgecrest Apartments in the Frayser neighborhood of
Memphis, Tennessee Memphis is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is the seat of Shelby County in the southwest part of the state; it is situated along the Mississippi River. With a population of 633,104 at the 2020 U.S. census, Memphis is the second-mos ...
. He began his music career around the age of 14, rapping as Lil Yo, affiliated with DJ Sound and his crew. Between 2000 and 2006, Yo Gotti released a string of independent albums: ''From Da Dope Game 2 Da Rap Game'' (2000), ''Self-Explanatory'' (2001), ''
Life Life is a quality that distinguishes matter that has biological processes, such as signaling and self-sustaining processes, from that which does not, and is defined by the capacity for growth, reaction to stimuli, metabolism, energ ...
'' (2003), and ''
Back 2 da Basics ''Back 2 Da Basics'' is the fifth studio album by American rapper Yo Gotti. It was released on May 23, 2006, by TVT, and was Yo Gotti's second and final studio album via TVT. Track listing ;Sample credits *"I Got Dem" contains samples of "Fi ...
'' (2006).


2009–2012: ''Live from the Kitchen''

After several delays, Yo Gotti released his major label debut studio album ''
Live From The Kitchen ''Live from the Kitchen'' is the sixth studio album by American rapper Yo Gotti. It was released on January 10, 2012, by Polo Grounds Music; distributed by RCA Records. The album was supported by two singles: "We Can Get It On" and "Single". RCA ...
'' on January 10, 2012. The album's original first single was titled " 5 Star" and it was released on May 20, 2009. The single peaked at 79 on the Hot 100, 19 on U.S R&B and 11 on U.S Rap. " Women Lie, Men Lie" featuring
Lil Wayne Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September 27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. His career began in 1995, at the age of 12, when he was signed by rapper Birdman (rapper), ...
the album's second single was released on December 11, 2009. The song peaked at 81 on 100, 22 on the U.S R&B and 12 on the U.S Rap. "Look In the Mirror" was the third single released 7 months after the second single on July 27, 2010. The song peaked at 97 on the U.S R&B chart. ''
Live From The Kitchen ''Live from the Kitchen'' is the sixth studio album by American rapper Yo Gotti. It was released on January 10, 2012, by Polo Grounds Music; distributed by RCA Records. The album was supported by two singles: "We Can Get It On" and "Single". RCA ...
'' debuted at number 12 on the US ''Billboard'' 200, with 16,000 copies sold in its first week of sales in the United States. After three weeks on the chart the album has sold 36,000 copies in the United States. In 2012 due to Gotti's views of the low sales of his debut album he took his departure from
RCA Records RCA Records is an American record label currently owned by Sony Music Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America. It is one of Sony Music's four flagship labels, alongside RCA's former long-time rival Columbia Records; also A ...
&
Polo Grounds Music Polo Grounds Music is a hip hop and R&B record label distributed by Sony Music's RCA Records. Polo Grounds Music is a full-service entertainment company with a focus in publishing, management, marketing and promotions. Founded in 2006 by Bryan ...
. On October 17, 2012, he released the 7th version of his well-known mixtape series ''Cocaine Muzik'' entitled ''Cocaine Muzik 7: The World Is Yours''.


2013–present: ''I Am'', ''The Art of Hustle'', ''Untrapped'' and ''CM10: Free Game''

In early 2013, Gotti announced that he and his label CMG had been signed to a distribution deal with
Epic Records Epic Records is an American record label owned by Sony Music Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America Sony Corporation of America (SONAM, also known as SCA), is the American arm of the Japanese conglomerate Sony Group ...
from longtime business partner
L.A. Reid Antonio Marquis "L.A." Reid (born June 7, 1956) is an American record executive, A&R representative, and record producer. He is the founder and served as co-chairman of Hitco Entertainment. He also previously served as the chairman and CEO of Ep ...
. On May 28, 2013, Yo Gotti announced that his sixth studio album would be titled ''I Am''. The first single from his sixth studio album ''I Am'' is titled "Act Right" and features
Young Jeezy Jay Wayne Jenkins (born September 28, 1977), known by his stage name Jeezy (or Young Jeezy), is an American rapper. Signing to Def Jam Recordings in 2004, his major label debut, '' Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101'', was released the followin ...
and YG. The song debuted at #5 on the
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chart and at #39 on the
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chart. As of September 21, it has peaked at #100 on the Hot 100, making it Gotti and YG's third Hot 100 entry, #33 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and at #24 on the
Rap Songs Hot Rap Songs (formerly known as Hot Rap Tracks and Hot Rap Singles) is a chart released weekly by '' Billboard'' in the United States. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban radio stat ...
chart. In July 2013, it was announced that the album would be released on November 19, 2013. On August 22, 2013, he announced the ''I Am'' Tour Dates, a tour in promotion of ''I Am'' which ran from September 14, 2013, until November 19, 2013, with supporting acts including YG, Zed Zilla, Shy Glizzy and
Cash Out John-Michael Hakeem Gibson (born August 15, 1990), better known by his stage name Cash Out (stylized Ca$h Out), is an American rapper originally from Columbus, Georgia, but later raised in Atlanta. He first became known for his semi-eponymous ...
. On September 2, 2013, Yo Gotti released the mixtape ''Nov 19: The Mixtape'' in promotion for the album. On October 7, 2013, the album's second official single "King Shit" featuring T.I. was sent to
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radio in the United States. On October 15, 2013, the music video for "King Shit" featuring T.I. was released. "King Shit" has since peaked at five on the US ''Billboard''
Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart ranks the most popular R&B and hip hop songs in the United States and is published weekly by ''Billboard''. Rankings are based on a measure of radio airplay, sales data, and streaming activity. The chart had 100 p ...
chart. On October 27, 2013, Yo Gotti premiered the album's third single, "Cold Blood" featuring rapper J. Cole and Canei Finch. On February 1, 2016, Yo Gotti released the official cover art for both the standard and deluxe versions of ''
The Art of Hustle ''The Art of Hustle'' is the eighth studio album by American rapper Yo Gotti. It was released on February 19, 2016, by Epic Records and Yo Gotti's CMG record label. The album was supported by two singles: "Down in the DM", and "Law" featuring E- ...
'', and the release date of the album. The album released on February 19, 2016, and peaked at number 4 on the ''Billboard'' 200. The album's lead single " Down in the DM" (featuring
Nicki Minaj Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (; born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj ( ), is a Trinidadian-born rapper based in the United States. She is known for her musical versatility, animated flow in her rapping, alter egos and accent ...
on the remix) peaked at number 13 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. In August 2016, singer
Meghan Trainor Meghan Elizabeth Trainor (born December 22, 1993) is an American singer-songwriter and television personality. She rose to prominence after signing with Epic Records in 2014 and releasing her debut single "All About That Bass", which reached ...
released " Better" featuring Gotti, as the third single from her second major-label album, ''
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''. Gotti closed out 2016 with the announcement of a deal with Jay Z and his
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label, in partnership with his own CMG (Collective Music Group) imprint. On June 1, 2017, Gotti released a collaborative mixtape with record producer Mike Will Made It, titled '' Gotti Made-It''. The mixtape's lead single, " Rake It Up" featuring Nicki Minaj, peaked at number 8 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and became his highest charting single in the country. "Rake It Up" was later included on his ninth album ''
I Still Am ''I Still Am'' is the ninth studio album by American rapper Yo Gotti. It was released on October 27, 2017, by Epic Records, Roc Nation and Collective Music Group. The album features guest appearances from Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, YFN Lucci and Me ...
'' (2017). His tenth album, ''
Untrapped ''Untrapped'' is the tenth studio album by American rapper Yo Gotti. It was released through Epic Records, Roc Nation and Collective Music Group on January 31, 2020, marking Gotti's fourth and final album under his initial Epic Records contract. ...
'', was released in January 2020 and became Yo Gotti's fourth consecutive top-ten debut on the ''Billboard'' 200. The album features Megan Thee Stallion,
Lil Uzi Vert Symere Bysil Woods ( ; born July 31, 1995), known professionally as Lil Uzi Vert, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. They are characterized by their face tattoo, facial tattoos, facial piercings, eccentric hairstyles and androgynous ...
,
Rick Ross William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known professionally as Rick Ross, is an American rapper. Prior to releasing his debut single, "Hustlin'", in 2006, Ross was the subject of a bidding war, receiving offers from Sean Combs, D ...
,
Ty Dolla $ign Tyrone William Griffin Jr. (born April 13, 1982), known professionally as Ty Dolla Sign (stylized as Ty Dolla $ign or Ty$), is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. He first gained major recognition in 2010 for his feature on Ameri ...
, and
Moneybagg Yo DeMario DeWayne White Jr. (born September 22, 1991), known professionally as Moneybagg Yo, is an American rapper. He is signed to fellow Memphis rapper Yo Gotti's record label, Collective Music Group (CMG), in a joint venture deal with Interscope ...
, among others. It also marked Gotti's fourth and final album under the initial
Epic Records Epic Records is an American record label owned by Sony Music Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America Sony Corporation of America (SONAM, also known as SCA), is the American arm of the Japanese conglomerate Sony Group ...
contract. On July 3, 2020, he released the single, "Recession Proof", on his label CMG, with Epic, under a new contract. Sophie Caraan of
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said on the song, "He celebrates his longevity in the music industry, his growth as a businessman and rise as a music exec, boasting his label's lineup that includes the likes of 42 Dugg, Blac Youngsta and Lil Migo, and his management work with
Moneybagg Yo DeMario DeWayne White Jr. (born September 22, 1991), known professionally as Moneybagg Yo, is an American rapper. He is signed to fellow Memphis rapper Yo Gotti's record label, Collective Music Group (CMG), in a joint venture deal with Interscope ...
and Blocboy JB". In September 2021, Yo Gotti announced that he had become co-owner of the
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franchise
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. He explained that he saw its growth over the years after being introduced to the game by his son. Yo Gotti's eleventh studio album, '' CM10: Free Game'', was scheduled to released on November 26, 2021. However, the album was delayed, due to unknown reasons. It was eventually released on February 4, 2022. It is a double-disc album, consisting of the discs "Free" and "Game".


Collective Music Group

Collective Music Group (initialized CMG, formerly known as Cocaine Muzik Group), is a record label founded by
Yo Gotti Mario Sentell Giden Mims (born May 19, 1981), known professionally as Yo Gotti, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record executive. In 1996, Gotti released his debut album ''Youngsta's On a Come Up'' under the alias Lil Yo. He went on to re ...
. The label's current president is Yo Gotti's cousin, Brandon Mims. The label houses artists Blac Youngsta, BlocBoy JB,
Moneybagg Yo DeMario DeWayne White Jr. (born September 22, 1991), known professionally as Moneybagg Yo, is an American rapper. He is signed to fellow Memphis rapper Yo Gotti's record label, Collective Music Group (CMG), in a joint venture deal with Interscope ...
, 42 Dugg,
EST Gee George Albert Stone III (born May 11, 1994), known professionally as EST Gee, is an American rapper. He is signed to Yo Gotti's Collective Music Group (CMG), Interscope Records and Warlike. His fifth mixtape, ''Bigger Than Life or Death'', re ...
, Mozzy, Lil Poppa, Lehla Samia, GloRilla, Lil Migo and Big Boogie


Discography

Studio albums * ''Youngsta's on a Come Up'' (as Lil Yo, 1996) * ''From Da Dope Game 2 Da Rap Game'' (2000) * ''Self-Explanatory'' (2001) * ''
Life Life is a quality that distinguishes matter that has biological processes, such as signaling and self-sustaining processes, from that which does not, and is defined by the capacity for growth, reaction to stimuli, metabolism, energ ...
'' (2003) * ''
Back 2 da Basics ''Back 2 Da Basics'' is the fifth studio album by American rapper Yo Gotti. It was released on May 23, 2006, by TVT, and was Yo Gotti's second and final studio album via TVT. Track listing ;Sample credits *"I Got Dem" contains samples of "Fi ...
'' (2006) * ''
Live from the Kitchen ''Live from the Kitchen'' is the sixth studio album by American rapper Yo Gotti. It was released on January 10, 2012, by Polo Grounds Music; distributed by RCA Records. The album was supported by two singles: "We Can Get It On" and "Single". RCA ...
'' (2012) * ''
I Am I Am or I'm may refer to: Language and literature * " I Am that I Am", a common English translation of the response God used in the Hebrew Bible when Moses asked for His name ** I am (biblical term), a Christian term used in the Bible * "I Am" (p ...
'' (2013) * ''
The Art of Hustle ''The Art of Hustle'' is the eighth studio album by American rapper Yo Gotti. It was released on February 19, 2016, by Epic Records and Yo Gotti's CMG record label. The album was supported by two singles: "Down in the DM", and "Law" featuring E- ...
'' (2016) * ''
I Still Am ''I Still Am'' is the ninth studio album by American rapper Yo Gotti. It was released on October 27, 2017, by Epic Records, Roc Nation and Collective Music Group. The album features guest appearances from Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, YFN Lucci and Me ...
'' (2017) * ''
Untrapped ''Untrapped'' is the tenth studio album by American rapper Yo Gotti. It was released through Epic Records, Roc Nation and Collective Music Group on January 31, 2020, marking Gotti's fourth and final album under his initial Epic Records contract. ...
'' (2020) * '' CM10: Free Game'' (2022) EP *The Return of Cocaine Muzik EP *The Return of Cocaine Muzik Pt. 2 EP


Awards and nominations


BET Hip Hop Awards


Soul Train Music Awards


References


External links


Official website
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