There are 19 article(s) tagged Yo Gotti:

• January 2024

  • Brother of rapper Yo Gotti killed, MPD confirms

    Anthony “Big Jook” Mims, 47, was shot in Southeast Memphis, along with another man who has not yet been identified.

    By Aarron Fleming January 14, 2024

• January 2023

  • Social Club: Grizz fans fawn over Yo Gotti’s courtside date

    Plus: Julien Baker’s band boygenius makes the cover of Rolling Stone. 

    By Jasmine McCraven January 20, 2023

• October 2022

  • GloRilla takes home BET Hip Hop Award

    The Memphis native was named “Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist.”

    By Jasmine McCraven October 05, 2022

• September 2022

  • Memphis rapper GloRilla gives back to MLK Prep

    Gloria “GloRilla” Woods visited her former high school, MLK Prep, to surprise students with a musical performance and a donation.

    By Jasmine McCraven September 22, 2022

• July 2022

  • Yo Gotti brings superstars, classic throwbacks to Birthday Bash

    The concert made a return on Friday, July 15 at the FedExForum, making it the first bash to be held since 2019.

    By Jasmine McCraven July 16, 2022

  • The To-Do List: Party with Yo Gotti, watch a movie with Craig Brewer and Al Kapone

    This week, Hattiloo Theatre opens its 16th season with a jazzy jukebox revue, singer-songwriter John Darnielle’s alter-ego “Mountain Goats” climbs onstage at Minglewood and Darius Rucker plays Live at the Garden (for the third time!).

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington July 15, 2022

  • ‘F.N.F.’ rapper GloRilla inks deal with Yo Gotti

    The Memphis rapper behind a popular song is the latest addition to Yo Gotti’s CMG record label.

    By Jasmine McCraven July 06, 2022

• May 2022

  • Yo Gotti’s Birthday Bash is back

    The annual show is being held for the first time since 2019 and will include surprise guest performances that will be revealed during the concert. 

    By Jasmine McCraven May 05, 2022

  • Calkins: Draymond Green is Memphis’ No. 1 villain. (If only he would stop saying such nice things.)

    Memphis fans are duty bound to loathe Draymond Green for the rest of the series. Which would be easier if Green didn’t love Xavier Tillman Sr., Jaren Jackson Jr., Young Dolph and Memphis music generally.

    By Geoff Calkins May 02, 2022

  • Grizz fans offer theories for loss to Warriors

    The Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 117-116 in Game 1, Round 2, of the NBA playoff series on Sunday, May 1. 

    By Jasmine McCraven May 02, 2022

• November 2021

  • Herrington: Young Dolph’s background formed his music, and his life

    It can be tempting to separate the facts of the rapper’s life and the still very murky facts of his death from the music that made him a success and, in some quarters, a star. But, in life, he encouraged listeners to conflate the two. 

    By Chris Herrington November 20, 2021

  • Yo Gotti’s ready for school; fans talk Grizz uniforms; chocolatier melts for Issa

    Welcome to this weekly roundup of what Memphians are saying and what’s being said about Memphis on social media, curated by digital desk reporter Jasmine McCraven.

    By Jasmine McCraven November 05, 2021

• October 2021

  • Memphians share red flags, debate our anthem and celebrate Memphis Muzak

    Many Memphians recently joined a discussion online that posed the question: “What is Memphis’ national anthem?”

    By Jasmine McCraven October 15, 2021

• September 2021

  • Memphis hip-hop artist Yo Gotti invests in MLS club D.C. United

    The record label executive bought a reported share of $750,000.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 27, 2021

• July 2020

  • July playlist: Silver Linings

    Before this is all over there will be plenty of other songs like Yo Gotti’s "Recession Proof" that comment specifically on the pandemic. Even the tracks that don’t feature bridges about Zoom meetings will still reflect the mood and feelings of this moment.

    By Elizabeth Cawein July 25, 2020

• March 2020

  • ‘Uncorked’ gives Netflix viewers a taste of wine, ribs, Memphis

    The film, set in Memphis, stars Mamoudou Athie, Courtney B. Vance and Niecy Nash, and debuts on Friday, March 27.

    By Jared Boyd March 24, 2020

• August 2019

  • Yo Gotti surprises Frayser school with free uniforms

    Rap superstar Yo Gotti announces partnership with Shelby County Schools to outfit students at his former middle school with free uniforms. The music mogul said he hopes to expand the program to more schools in the district.

    By Jared Boyd August 23, 2019

• June 2019

  • The Weekly Memphian: Chris D’Elia, Yo Gotti Birthday Bash, Queer Fest

    The Weekly Memphian is a partial guide to things happening in Memphis, recommended by Daily Memphian staff. This guide covers June 27-July 3.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 27, 2019

• September 2018

  • Calkins: Justin Timberlake? Drake? Memphis Madness is madness!

    Let’s see if we have the list.

    By Geoff Calkins September 27, 2018