Yo Gotti, born Mario Sentell Giden Mims, is one of the most popular rappers in America, originating from the 1990s Southern hip-hop school. Influenced by both Southern and non-southern hip-hop genres, Yo Gotti is known for his Gangsta-style music.
Starting his music journey in 1996, Yo Gotti dropped many independent albums before entering the mainstream. With his unique rapping style and flow, he is no longer just a rapper but has also grown into a successful record executive. Many fans recognize it from songs like Rake It, Down in the DM, and Put a Date on It that ruled the charts when they were released.
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Early Life
According to online records, Yo Gotti was born on 19th May 1981, in Memphis, Tennessee, and grew up in a notorious neighborhood. Not only that, but his parents and some of his relatives were also hustlers. As a result, Gotti has been surrounded by crimes ever since he was a kid.
Despite the tough surroundings, Gotti managed to stay focused on his goals. His father worked as a gym instructor while his mother was a homemaker. As far as his education is concerned, no information is revealed. However, we do know that he started performing under the name Lil Yo at just 14 years of age.
Beginning of Career
Initially, Yo Gotti was associated with DJ Sound and his team, which helped him gain experience before he started dropping a series of independent albums between 2000 and 2006. This included, Life, From da Dope Game 2 da Rap Game, Back 2 da Basics, and Self-Explanatory.
Releasing these early albums helped him build a loyal fan base and caught the attention of music insiders as well. His music was heavily influenced by Southern hip-hop, which fans loved to listen to.
Shot to Fame
Yo Gotti’s career took a major turn in 2009 when he dropped two singles Women Lie, Men Lie, and 5 Star. Both the tracks turned out to be a hit and made their entry into the Billboard Hot 100.
Following the success of these singles, he released a major album Live from the Kitchen in 2012. Although the album received mixed reviews, it ranked on the Billboard 200, establishing Gotti in the rap industry.
His fame continued to grow as he dropped more albums like The Art of Hustle, I Am, I Still Am, and Untrapped. His latest album CM10: Free Game came in 2022.
Relationship
Based on some online sources, Yo Gotti married his girlfriend, Lakeisha Mims, and had three kids before getting divorced. After their separation, the kids stayed with Gotti, as stated by reports.
Following his divorce, Gotti has been involved in a few relationships. He dated Jammie Mosses and fathered three kids with her. However, their relationship didn’t last.
Major Source of Income and Net Worth
Yo Gotti’s current net worth is approx. $100 million. Being active since 1996, he had enough time to build a massive fortune through his rap career. He generates an income not just from streaming, album releases, music sales, and live shows, but also as a record executive. He is currently active in the scene and earning really well.
