Mario Sentell Giden Mims (born May 19, 1981), known professionally as Yo Gotti, is an American rapper, singer, and music executive.

Gotti founded the record label Collective Music Group (CMG) in 2012, which has gone on to sign successful acts including Moneybagg Yo, 42 Dugg, Blac Youngsta, GloRilla, EST Gee, and Mozzy.

[7][8] Yo Gotti released his major label debut studio album Live from the Kitchen in January 2012, after several delays.

[17] In 2012, due to Gotti's views following the low sales of his debut album, he left RCA Records and Polo Grounds Music.

[19] In early 2013, Gotti announced that he and his label CMG had been signed to a distribution deal with Epic Records from longtime business partner L.A.

[30] On October 27, 2013, Yo Gotti premiered the album's third single, "Cold Blood" featuring rapper J. Cole and Canei Finch.

[33] The album's lead single "Down in the DM", featuring Nicki Minaj on the remix, peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100.

[34] Gotti closed out 2016 with the announcement of a deal with Jay-Z and his Roc Nation label, in partnership with his own CMG (Collective Music Group) imprint.

[37] The album features Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Uzi Vert, Rick Ross, Ty Dolla Sign, and Moneybagg Yo, among others.

Sophie Caraan of Hypebeast said on the song, "He celebrates his longevity in the music industry, his growth as a businessman and rise as a music exec, boasting his label's lineup that includes the likes of 42 Dugg, Blac Youngsta and Lil Migo, and his management work with Moneybagg Yo and Blocboy JB".