GaTa

GaTa grew up in South Los Angeles, where he was adopted out of foster care by an aunt whom he considers his mother. He never knew his biological mother or father. Inspired by the rapper Da Brat, he began rapping while a student at Audubon Middle School.

Music

As a hype man, GaTa traveled the world performing with rappers including Lil Wayne and Gym Class Heroes. Tyga, GaTa, and his childhood friend Schoolboy Q formed the music label G.E.D., which GaTa says stands for "grinding every day, getting every dollar, getting educated daily."

Around 2013, GaTa began working with Lil Dicky, with whom he would later star in the comedy-drama Dave.

GaTa released the single "Check Up" in July 2021.

Television and film

GaTa began his acting career in the FXX TV series Dave, in which he plays an authentic but "heightened" version of himself. Having never acted beyond music videos or taken any acting classes, he had to audition to play the role of himself on the show. His performance has been well received, leading some critics to say he deserved an Emmy nomination.

In 2022, GaTa appeared in the stoner film Good Mourning with Machine Gun Kelly and Mod Sun. GaTa also appeared on season 1, episode 10 of Apple TV’s Loot as himself.

In 2023, GaTa played Pete in the romantic comedy film Anyone but You.

GaTa has bipolar disorder, a condition that was also given to his character on Dave.

In October 2023, GaTa was arrested and charged with felony domestic violence before being released on bond.

Music videos

Television

Film