O.T. Genasis, born Odis Flores on June 18, 1987, in Atlanta, Georgia, is a prominent rapper hailing from Long Beach, California. With Belizean immigrant parents, he has made a significant mark in the music industry. Currently signed to Conglomerate Records owned by Busta Rhymes, O.T. Genasis initially joined 50 Cent’s G-Unit Records in 2011. He released his debut mixtape, Black Belt, in 2012, yet eventually parted ways with G-Unit. His breakthrough came in 2014 with the release of his chart-topping single "Coco." Among his popular tracks are "Coco," "Touchdown," and "Jackie Chan." Notably, he performed at the BET 2014 Hip Hop Awards’ cypher alongside Kevin Gates, G-Eazy, and Loaded Lux. O.T. Genasis is also a father to one son.
OT Genasis Gang Affiliation
O.T. Genasis has addressed his connection to gang culture, stemming from his upbringing in a community where gangs were prevalent. Although he asserts he was never an official gang member, his environment naturally led to affiliations.
OT Genasis – Coco
"Coco" stands as O.T. Genasis’ most celebrated hit. The track delves into his affection for cocaine, famously encapsulated in the line, "I'm in love with the coco - I got it for the low, low." The song is frequently paralleled with Stitches' "Brick In Yo Face" as a defining drug anthem of its era. In an interview with Complex, O.T. Genasis shared that his fascination with cocaine began around 2007.