GaTa

Davionte Ganter, known professionally as GaTa, (born June 30, 1987) is an American rapper and actor. He is the hype man for rapper Lil Dicky and portrayed a fictionalized version of himself in the FXX TV series Dave.

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

Career 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."

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.

Personal life GaTa has bipolar disorder,

Filmography Music videos Year Title Artist 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

Film + Year Title Role 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) 2024 Sweet Dreams Jake Not An Artist