Yo Gotti is an American rapper who hails from Memphis, Tennessee. He is currently signed to Epic Records and his music has been released through a joint venture with CMG and Yo Gotti’s label. Cocaine Muzik Group. Yo Gotti began his musical career in the early 2000s. Releasing a series of independent albums before signing with J Records in 2009. His major label debut album. Live From the Kitchen, was released in 2012 and peaked at number 12 on the US Billboard 200. Yo Gotti has released a further five studio albums since then. With his most recent, I Still Am, arriving in 2017.

Yo Gotti’s music is often characterized as southern hip hop, and he is considered one of the key figures in the genre.

His rapping style is typically very direct and conversational. And his songs often deal with themes of struggle and street life. Yo Gotti has collaborated with a number of high-profile artists over the course of his career. Including Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, and T.I. He has also been involved in a number of charitable endeavors. Including working with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Habitat for Humanity.

Yo Gotti was born Mario Mims in Memphis, Tennessee, on May 19, 1981.

He grew up in the city’s rough Orange Mound neighborhood, and his early life was characterized by poverty and violence. Gotti began selling drugs at an early age, and he was eventually arrested for drug possession and spent time in jail. After his release, Gotti decided to focus on his music career, and he began releasing independent albums. He eventually caught the attention of J Records, who signed him to a record deal in 2009.

Yo Gotti’s debut album, Live From the Kitchen. Was released in 2012 and peaked at number 12 on the US Billboard 200.

The album was powered by the single “Down in the DM,” . Which became a viral sensation and helped propel the album to commercial success. Yo Gotti followed up Live From the Kitchen with a string of successful mixtapes. Including Cocaine Muzik and Febreze. He then released his second studio album. I Am, in 2013. The album featured the singles “Act Right” and “Cold Blood. And it debuted at number seven on the US Billboard 200.

In 2015, Yo Gotti released his third studio album. The Art of Hustle. The album featured the singles “Down in the DM” and “Rake It Up,” and it debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200. Yo Gotti’s fourth studio album. White Friday (CM9), was released in 2016 and featured the singles “Down in the DM” and “Law.” The album debuted at number seven on the US Billboard 200. Yo Gotti’s most recent album. I Still Am, was released in 2017 and featured the singles “Rake It Up” and “Juice.” The album debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200.

Yo Gotti is one of the most successful rappers in the southern hip hop genre. He has released a string of successful albums and mixtapes, and he has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry. Yo Gotti is also a philanthropist, and he has worked with a number of charitable organizations over the years.