Yo Gotti

American rapper and songwriter

Yo Gotti - American rapper and songwriter
Born

May 19th, 1981
44 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American rapper and songwriter, rose to prominence in the 2000s with a series of successful mixtapes. Gained widespread recognition with the release of the studio album 'I Am' in 2013, featuring the hit single 'Racks'. Established the record label Collective Music Group (CMG) and signed several notable artists. Has collaborated with various artists across the hip-hop genre and participated in numerous charitable endeavors.

Released the album 'I Am' in 2013

Hit single 'Racks' gained widespread popularity

Founded Collective Music Group (CMG)

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