Quick Facts
Biography
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 Davionate "Dave" 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 "Dave" Ganter / GaTa. 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.
Legal issues
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 "Dave" 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 |
