- Geechi Gotti is a popular battle rapper from Compton, California who has made appearances on prominent leagues like BET, FOX, URLTV, KOTD, and many others
- As a former member of the ‘Crip’ gang, most of his verses are centered on life on the streets of Compton
- Gotti has won the Champion of the year award thrice and is recognized by his homies as Baybay
Geechi Gotti is an American-based battle rapper from Compton, California who currently has over 53 rap battles catalogs with prominent rap stars including Drake. Widely known for his battle rap career, he is recognized as a three times ‘Champion of the Year’ title winners. His unique rhyming pattern contributes to his overall wins as an exceptional rapper from his peers.
In addition to his rap battle career, Geechi has quite a number of albums to his name. He is also an entrepreneur and brand influencer. For the most part, he does a fine job maintaining a private life away from the prying eyes of the public. These are elusive details we’ve garnered about him.
Brief Biography of the Battle Rapper
Geechi Gotti was born Marcus Fantroy on June 23 1988 in Compton California. He was raised in a closely knitted family with an average source of livelihood. Geechi’s life has recorded several misfortunes however, he is highly spirited and keeps finding ways to live a better life amidst the turbulence of his previous lifestyle.
Gotti was a student of Compton College before he was transferred to Grambling State in Louisiana and further went to HBCU to major in Criminal Justice with support from his parents. His father and siblings are not known to the public, however, in 2020, he praised his mother for her resilience throughout his life and for always coming through for him. He also added that his new life is a result of her consistent love.
Geechi Gotti Began Rap-Battling in 2010
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Geechi has always loved the music world even as a child. He began to sing in his teenage days and then became interested in rap music. His rhythmic combinations of words among his friends made them join a local league club to compete against other rappers. In 2010 he became an active rapper and was opportune to battle with King Rico and subsequently with the likes of Dre Vishiss, Arsonal Da Rubel, Tsu surf, Madflex, NXT, K-Shine, and Charron.
Since then, Geechi has recorded over 53 rap battles. Additionally, he has won the ‘Champion of the Year’ title from 2018 to 2021. He was also honored as the best rapper of the year by Ultimate Rap League during the annual recap ceremony and has featured in top leagues like the Riot and AHA among others.
Songs and Albums of Geechi Gotti
Geechi isn’t just famous for rap battles. He has recorded quite a number of songs on YouTube including My Condolences which is one of his best-recognized songs. It was recorded in honor of his friend the hip and hop legend Nipsey Hussle. Other top singles by the artist include;
- The Introduction (2019)
- Nigga Right Now (2020)
- Fucc Them Kids (2021)
- Sweetest (2022) and many more.
In 2018, Geechi released three albums under the ‘NoStudioN’ monikers. His most recent album title ‘Outta Nowhere’ was released in 2020 under the ruin your Day/MAFIA Entertainment. He has also featured with other top leagues like Ultimate Rap League, Ruin Your Day, JustPierre, LL Coogi, K. Carter, and a host of others.
How Rich Is He?
Geechi generates his money through rap battles. He charges an estimated value of $60k -$80 per rap battle. He is also an artist with several songs which are accessible on platforms like Spotify and even sells them on Amazon.
Geechi earns enough cash that affords him a comfortable life. Although his exact net worth is still under review, he has been estimated to be worth around $3 million.
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Other Interesting Facts about Geechi Gotti
1. He Was a Member of a Known Gang
Gotti was previously embroiled in the Crip gang while growing up. He grew up in the neighborhood of southern Los Angeles County, California and as a young boy, he was looking for acceptance hence the reason he joined the gang. He added that as a young boy living in Compton, he was very observant, slow to speak but swift to listen because trouble was always hovering around. He soon became the gang leader before misfortune struck.
He has often boasted about being affiliated with the Crip and proudly mentions some activities of the gang in his rap verses. Geechi has lost a lot of his friends to the gang’s violence. However, his stance changed somewhat when the gang’s violence defeated the sole purpose of reflecting the black panthers. He was also involved in a burglary case that deprived him of going back to school in Louisiana. In January 2018, he surrendered himself to a one-year sentence after the lyrics of his song pointed to a murder case.
2. He is the Father of Three
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While it is difficult for celebrities to maintain a life away from the public eyes, Gotti managed to keep a discreet life even as a celebrity. Gotti has fathered three children with his lover whose identity is said to be Funeral. This information wasn’t known until he posted pictures of daddy and sons time on Instagram.
3. He is Married to a Fellow Rapper
Just like his songs, Geechi Gotti keeps his love life out of the public’s sight. While many thought his first-hand rap partner Coffee Brown was his lover it turned out to be purely professional.
On December 24, 2020, Geechi decided to make his relationship status known as he engaged a fellow battle rapper Pharma Funeral and shared the good news with his fans adding that just like his mother, she’s the wife he can always count on. The duo reportedly tied the knot a few months after their engagement and are focused on raising a lovely family.
4. He is also an Entrepreneur and Brand Influencer
Asides from being a battle rapper and artist, Gotti excels as an entrepreneur. He owns the ‘No Studio N’ hoodie brand. On his online space, he displays hoodies, tees, shorts, and ladies’ clothing made available for sale. He is also an influencer for the Belaire wine.
5. He Once had a Battle Rap with Drake
In 2021, Geechi as a rap star was opportune to battle with one of the biggest artists in the world Drake in a “Till Death Do Us Part” battle event which is the biggest rap battle in history. He revealed in an interview that battling with Lux was a great time to promote himself and his team.
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