Though he emerged shortly after Three 6 Mafia’s hyper-regional horrorcore stylings won national acclaim in 1995, Gotti executed a Southern sound more widely appealing-assured and charismatic, yet capturing the gloom that clouds a street hustler’s life. Born Mario Mims in 1981, Gotti witnessed his hometown’s rap coming-of-age, and arrived career-wise in time to amplify that revolution.

He puts in the work through rich storytelling, guttural beats, and deft lyricism whether he’s recalling his rough childhood or his latest online fling. It would prove the sixth highest-selling hip-hop album of the year and the 16th highest-selling album across all genres.Yo Gotti is shaping the sound of Memphis in his own image, one track at a time. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with the release 'A Gangsta's Pain,' which hit the top of the charts twice. Also, in 2021, CMG’s flagship artist, Moneybagg Yo, earned his first-career No. In 2021 - after years working with Sony/Epic - Gotti solidified CMG's future, announcing a new partnership with major label collective Interscope/Geffen/A&M. In the three years since the last bash, Gotti’s label CMG has grown exponentially and become one of hip-hop’s signature companies, developing the careers of the artists including Moneybagg Yo, 42 Dugg, EST Gee and more. MEMPHIS RAPPERS TO KNOW: These 5 pioneers of Memphis rap helped pave the way for city's current hip-hop renaissanceīSMF 2022: 'Memphis always with me': Moneybagg Yo closes out Beale Street Music Festival CMG fam

United have further upped his cache and profile, making him the undisputed 'King of Memphis.' Beyond the musical success, Gotti's relationships/sponsorships with the likes of Roc Nation Management and Puma and his purchase of a stake in Major League Soccer franchise D.C.

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