Mario Mims (born May 19, 1981 in Memphis, Tennessee), better known by his s… Read Full Bio ↴Mario Mims (born May 19, 1981 in Memphis, Tennessee), better known by his stage name Yo Gotti, is an American rapper signed to Cash Money Records. Formerly known as Lil Yo in the 90's, he released his first album, From Da Dope Game 2 Da Rap Game, in 2000. Since then he has released 2001's Self-Explanatory, 2003's Life, 2006's Back 2 Da Basics, 2008's Cocaine Muzik, 2009's CM2 (Cocaine Muzik 2 hosted by DJ Drama), and The Pyrex King: Street Runnaz Special Edition.

As one of the six epicenters of Southern hip hop, Memphis has always had a thriving underground capable of producing major platinum superstars such as Eightball & MJG, 3-6 Mafia and Project Pat,Skip a.k.a Gianni Booker. All of the above-mentioned artists at one point in time literally dominated the city’s underground rap scene before going on to become national superstars. Next up to bat is Yo Gotti, M-Town’s current underground rap kingpin. Like his namesake John Gotti, the Memphis based rapper has been running the Southern underground scene with an iron fist for the past. Known and respected throughout the South for his skill and finesse on the microphone, Yo Gotti is one the South’s most respected young rappers.
Born Mario Mims, Yo Gotti grew up in the infamous Ridge Crest Apartments in a North Memphis neighborhood called Frazier. His childhood was typical for a poor ghetto youth in the Deep South. Raised in a family of hustlers and exposed to hard times 24 hours a day the Tennessee rap titan soon turned to the only thing that he knew could get him paid, hustling. “Being from the hood things like hustling will come your way,” says Yo Gotti. “Everybody in my family hustled in some kinda way.” Ironically, hustling is what ultimately led Yo Gotti to rapping.
Taking his cue from Memphis rap legends such as Eightball & MJG, Al Kapone, Gangsta Black, Triple 6 Mafia and Kingpin Skinny Pimp, all of whom he lists as influences, Yo Gotti released his own underground tape entitled, Youngster on the Come Up and placed it on consignment at local mom & pop record stores as well as hustling it out the trunk. The tape sold like hotcakes on the street and made Yo Gotti the hottest rapper on the streets of Memphis. From the Dope Game to the Rap Game, Yo Gotti’s sophomore effort sold so well that Select-O-Hits, a local based independent distributor offered him a small deal and the Memphis rapper more than doubled his fan base with absolutely no marketing or promotions. Soon he found himself ranked among the city’s top rappers. In addition to being featured on the cover of Murderdog Magazine along side his idols Kingpin Skinny Pimp and Al Kapone his record From the Dope Game to the Rap Game made the list for the magazine’s top independent record for the year 2000.
Two years later he inked a distribution deal with TVT Records and released the critically acclaimed album Life, which did respectable numbers for an independent label. “It sold about 40 or 50,000, with no promotions or video,” says Yo Gotti. “That record did what it did on its own.” But as the old saying goes when one door is closed another opened. Gotti’s reputation as the king of Memphis continued to spread and that eventually led him to a production deal with Cash Money/Universal records for his group the Block Burnaz. With his TVT sophomore album entitled Back 2 Da Basics, Yo Gotti returns with the same hardcore street flavor that his die-hard fans have come to know and love, only this time around the true king of Memphis has elevated his game a bit. Given the fact that his last record didn’t do the type of big number he’d hope for you’d think that Yo Gotti would switch up his style to reach a larger audience. Right? Wrong! According to Gotti his street credibility with his underground fans means more to him than gold or platinum status.
“The one thing that you have to understand is that when you create a fan base off of street product the last thing you wanna do is disrespect them by changing because of the record companies and stuff like that. When you do that you change what created you. To me it is very important that I keep in tune with the people that helped to sell 40,000 records independently. That’s why I call my record Back 2 Da Basics.”
Produced by DJ Thoomp, Mannie Fresh, Carlos Brody and newcomers Street Tunes, Back 2 Da Basics offers fans a gritty, insider’s view into the real streets of Memphis as seen through the eyes of Yo Gotti. Nowhere is this viewpoint more intense than on “Full Time,” the amped up lead single –and featured in the MTV Films’ Hustle & Flow movie - with a thunderous bass and intoxicating beat that espouses Gotti’s formula to success –hustle full time.
“A lotta cats wanna be a rapper or a street hustler but they don’t wanna put in the time that it takes,” says Yo Gotti. “They want the money and the cars and the girls, but they don’t wanna work hard for it. But to be successful at anything you gotta grind for it.” On the song “Mama We Gone Be Alright,” he waxes introspective by reflecting on all of the hard times that he and his family have suffered through the years and offers her hope-filled words encouragement. “Mama We Gone Be Alright” along with the gripping tune “My Story” emerges as two of the most interesting songs on Back 2 Da Basics. These three titles along with club banging songs like “Shorty” featuring Baby make Back 2 Da Basics one of the best albums of the year.

9 To 5
Yo Gotti Lyrics

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[verse 1]
First of all yo gotti represent every thug
Went to school graduated operated with drugs
Had knowledge went to college fucking bitches with all
Up to no good in da hood but to play with my dawg
Been had six figures and that ain't no lie
I was fly class of 2000 at Trezvant High
I had gold like whoa! I just wanted to be

A fucking lawyer but that was to long for me
Never knew I'll rob with the blackout squad
I admit when I was young shit I had a job
That was cool at first but I had to get paid
A 150 dollars a week must think I'ma slave
Maybe that's the reason why niggas been fucking with birds
Got the urge and the nerves to kick a bitch to the curb
I'm bout tied of bitches asking me have I been in love
I'm a human being bitch til I do pump blood
Let the rumor do some shit that a nigga didn't like
When I was young and dumb didn't know wrong from right
My old man telling me young cat walk like
Out of mind out of sight now my head on right

[bridge]
Gotti-ah, gotti-ah, gotti-otti-otti-otti-otti-ah

[chorus 4x]
I tried me a 9 to 5 but it'n work
Put my trust in a bitch end up getting nerved

[verse 2]
I was 12 years old in the vista cove
I didn't want to get a job I want to sell me some more
I didn't want to go to church I wanted to get me some dough
Or a European Chevy with a matching vogue
They say I'm madeful ungrateful 'cause I ain't faithful
Good things come and go but I'll miss them later
Tip so niggas know gotti ain't they savior
I'm just trying to fuck all these hoes while I'm able
Big bro in and out the door cutting paper
Lil bro keep them out seen them getting paper
Gotti ask them questions when I seen them at the table
What the fuck is that? and what you doing with that razor?
I'm dead fucking serious
And while he smoking on some dro
And laughing I'm getting more and more furious
Real off experience I seen it first hand
That's why I had to make a plan to get them Benjamins

[bridge]

[chorus 4x]

[verse 3]
Nigga block on lock better tuck that shit
Ain't no motherfucker round that can fuck with this
Call nigga when they really won't infecting this
I&E rap hustlas getting checks for this
How many niggas you know that can go come from above?
Without a bill on the real yeen ain't fucking with us
I be tripping off bitches when they holla at us
With the mind frame they gone get some dollars for us
This a health train come on bitch swallow the nut
And follow it up by getting the fuck off the bus
Catching the cut what don't speak on trust
Don't know what it mean and me speak no English
And me don't work me a thug me no jerk
Back in the day me got my feelings hurt

But never again catch me fucking a friend
From 8 to 10 she ain't working nor getting revenge

Overall Meaning

The song "9 to 5" by Yo Gotti talks about his life and journey from being a young man who wanted to be a lawyer to a successful rapper who has made it in the music industry. In the first verse, Gotti talks about his past life as a drug dealer and how he always wanted to escape the hood. He talks about the struggles he faced while working a 9 to 5 job and how he preferred to make money through illegal means.

The chorus of the song talks about his failed relationships and how he trusted the wrong people, ending up getting hurt. The second verse talks about his younger days, where he always wanted to make money and live a luxurious life. He highlights the struggles of coming from a low-income family and how he had to hustle to achieve his dreams.

Overall, the song focuses on Yo Gotti's past struggles, failures, and successes. It highlights the darker aspects of his life before he became a successful rapper.

Line by Line Meaning

First of all yo gotti represent every thug
I'm a representative of all the thugs who want to make it big

Went to school graduated operated with drugs
I finished school and used my knowledge to sell drugs

Had knowledge went to college fucking bitches with all
I had the brains to go to college but spent my time having sex with women

Up to no good in da hood but to play with my dawg
I wasn't doing anything good in my neighborhood except hanging out with my friends

Been had six figures and that ain't no lie
I've had over $100,000 for a long time and it's no joke

I was fly class of 2000 at Trezvant High
I was a cool student in the class of 2000 at Trezvant High School

I had gold like whoa! I just wanted to be
I had lots of gold and wanted to be successful

A fucking lawyer but that was to long for me
I wanted to be a lawyer but thought it would take too long to achieve

Never knew I'll rob with the blackout squad
I never thought I'd be involved in robbing with the blackout squad

I admit when I was young shit I had a job
I confess that when I was young I had a job

That was cool at first but I had to get paid
Working was cool for a while, but I needed to make more money

A 150 dollars a week must think I'ma slave
Earning $150 per week made me feel like a slave

Maybe that's the reason why niggas been fucking with birds
Perhaps that's why people have been dealing with drug dealers

Got the urge and the nerves to kick a bitch to the curb
I have the desire and courage to end my relationship with a woman

I'm bout tied of bitches asking me have I been in love
I'm tired of women asking me if I've ever been in love

I'm a human being bitch til I do pump blood
I'm a human being that won't be emotionally vulnerable

Let the rumor do some shit that a nigga didn't like
I let rumors bother me even if they're not true

When I was young and dumb didn't know wrong from right
In my youth, I didn't know the difference between right and wrong

My old man telling me young cat walk like
My father told me to act smart when I was young

Out of mind out of sight now my head on right
I'm not as reckless as I used to be because I have a clearer mind.

I tried me a 9 to 5 but it'n work
I tried to work a regular job, but it didn't work out for me

Put my trust in a bitch end up getting nerved
I trusted a woman and she ended up betraying me

I was 12 years old in the vista cove
I was at the vista cove when I was 12 years old

I didn't want to get a job I want to sell me some more
I didn't want to work, I wanted to sell drugs

I didn't want to go to church I wanted to get me some dough
I didn't want to go to church, I wanted to make money

Or a European Chevy with a matching vogue
I wanted to own a European Chevy and have matching clothes

They say I'm madeful ungrateful 'cause I ain't faithful
People say I'm ungrateful and unfaithful, which makes me angry

Good things come and go but I'll miss them later
I regret the good things I've lost over time

Tip so niggas know gotti ain't they savior
I'm no one's savior, just a regular guy trying to make it

I'm just trying to fuck all these hoes while I'm able
I'm just trying to sleep around with women while I still can

Big bro in and out the door cutting paper
My older brother is involved in the drug trade

Lil bro keep them out seen them getting paper
My younger brother is keeping watch and seeing people making money

Gotti ask them questions when I seen them at the table
I asked questions to people when I saw them at the table

What the fuck is that? and what you doing with that razor?
I asked what something was and why someone had a razor

I'm dead fucking serious
I'm very serious about what I'm saying

And while he smoking on some dro
While he was smoking marijuana

And laughing I'm getting more and more furious
I was getting angrier as he laughed

Real off experience I seen it first hand
I know firsthand what it's like in the drug trade

That's why I had to make a plan to get them Benjamins
I made a plan to make money and get $100 bills

Nigga block on lock better tuck that shit
I need to keep my block secure and watch my back

Ain't no motherfucker round that can fuck with this
No one can mess with me

Call nigga when they really won't infecting this
People call for my help when they really need it

I&E rap hustlas getting checks for this
My rap group I&E is making money with our hustle

How many niggas you know that can go come from above?
How many people do you know who can rise above their situation?

Without a bill on the real yeen ain't fucking with us
If you don't have money, I won't deal with you

I be tripping off bitches when they holla at us
I find it amusing when women flirt with us

With the mind frame they gone get some dollars for us
The women think they'll get money from us

This a health train come on bitch swallow the nut
This is a transaction, so the woman should have sex with me

And follow it up by getting the fuck off the bus
After sex, the woman should leave quickly

Catching the cut what don't speak on trust
Be careful who you trust and what you say

Don't know what it mean and me speak no English
I don't know what it means and I don't speak English

And me don't work me a thug me no jerk
I don't work because I'm a thug, not a fool

Back in the day me got my feelings hurt
In the past, my feelings were hurt

But never again catch me fucking a friend
I won't have sex with a friend again

From 8 to 10 she ain't working nor getting revenge
She won't be working or taking revenge from 8 to 10

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDRE T. STEPHENS, MARIO SENTELL GIDEN, NAKIA S. COLEMAN

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