GaTa

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GaTa
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GaTa in 2021
Background information
Birth nameDavionte Ganter
Born (1987-06-30) June 30, 1987 (age 36)
South Los Angeles, California
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • actor
Years active2006–present
LabelsG.E.D Inc.
Website twitter.com/GaTaGED

Davionte Ganter, known professionally as GaTa, (born June 30, 1987) [1] [2] is an American rapper and actor best known for his role as a fictionalized version of himself, named Davionate "Dave" Ganter / GaTa, in the FXX TV series Dave, as well as for being the hype man for rapper Lil Dicky throughout his career as well as on the show.

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Early life and education

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. [3] Inspired by the rapper Da Brat, he began rapping while a student at Audubon Middle School. [4]

Career

Music

As a hype man, GaTa traveled the world performing with rappers including Lil Wayne and Gym Class Heroes. Tyga, and his childhood friend Schoolboy Q, forming the music label G.E.D., which GaTa says stands for "grinding every day, getting every dollar, getting educated daily." [4] Around 2013, GaTa began working with David Burd, known professionally as Lil Dicky, who would become his close friend and with whom he would later star on the comedy-drama Dave. [5] [3] After gaining popularity as an actor, he continued to build his own burgeoning solo rap career, releasing the single "Check Up" in July 2021. [6]

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 named Davionate "Dave" Ganter / GaTa. [7] Having never acted beyond music videos or taken any acting classes, he had to audition to play the role of himself on the show. [5] [8] His performance has been well received, leading some critics to say he deserved an Emmy nomination. [9] [10]

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 .

Personal life

GaTa has bipolar disorder, [10] a condition that was also given to his character on Dave. [3] In October 2023, GaTa was arrested and charged with felony domestic violence before being released on bond. [11]

Filmography

Music videos

Year [12] TitleArtist
2008"Shawty is a Fan" Tyga feat. GaTa
2018"Sponsor Me"Clue feat. GaTa
2020"Stuck with U" Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber
2021"Havin' It"GaTa

Television

Year [13] TitleRoleNotes
2020Tournament of LaughsHimself1 episode
2020–present Dave Davionate "Dave" Ganter / GaTaMain cast
2021 Fast Foodies Himself1 episode
2022 Loot GaTa (Dave)1 episode

Film

YearTitleRole
2022 Good Mourning Leo
On the Come Up M-Dot
2023 Self Reliance Charlie
Anyone but You Pete
Young. Wild. Free. All
House Party GaTa (Dave)
TBASweet DreamsJake
Not An Artist

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References

  1. ↑ @GaTaGED (June 30, 2020). "Thanks for all the birthday wishes everyone. I love y'all dearly" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  2. ↑ Miller, Julius (June 6, 2023). "Davionte 'GaTa' Ganter: My Favorite Things". LA Mag. Retrieved January 29, 2024. The 35-year-old rapper on the hit FXX TV series 'Dave,' hails from South L.A.…
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  7. ↑ Preston, Devon (February 28, 2020). "Meet Lil Dicky's On and Off Screen Hype Man". Inked Mag.
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  11. ↑ Nash, Anthony (October 14, 2023). "GaTa Arrested for Domestic Violence, Dave Star's Lawyer Releases Statement". ComingSoon.net . Retrieved October 14, 2023.
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