GaTa

GaTa
GaTa GaTa in 2021
Background information
Birth name	Davionte Ganter
Born	(1987-06-30) June 30, 1987 South Central Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Rapper
Years active	2006–present
Labels	G.E.D Inc.
Associated acts	Lil Dicky Tyga Schoolboy Q
Website	twitter.com/GaTaGED

Davionte Ganter, known professionally as GaTa, (born June 30, 1987) is an American rapper and actor best known for his role as a fictionalized version of himself, named Davionte Ganter / GaTa, in the FXX TV series Dave, as well as for being the hype man for rapper Lil Dicky throughout his career as well as on the show.

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, and his childhood friend Schoolboy Q, forming the music label G.E.D., which GaTa says stands for "grinding every day, getting every dollar, getting educated daily." Around 2013, GaTa began working with David Burd, known professionally as Lil Dicky, who would become his close friend and with whom he would later star on the comedy-drama Dave. After gaining popularity as an actor, he continued to build his own burgeoning solo rap career, releasing the single "Check Up" in July 2021.

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 named Davionate "GaTa" Ganter. 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, a condition that was also given to his character on Dave.

In October 2023, GaTa was arrested and charged with felony domestic violence before being released on bond.

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

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2020	Tournament of Laughs	Himself	1 episode
2020–present	Dave	Davionate Ganter / GaTa	Main cast
2021	Fast Foodies	Himself	1 episode
2022	Loot	GaTa (Dave)	1 episode

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)
TBA	Sweet Dreams	Jake
	Not An Artist