GusoPapi
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{{Short description|American YouTuber,rapper, athlete (born 2007)}}
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| birth_name = Augusto Loteta Daniel
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| birth_place = The Bronx, New York City, U.S.
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| channel_name = www.twitch.tv/gusopapii
| pseudonym = AD
| years_active = 2024–present
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| channel_display_name = GusoPapiLive
| years_active = 2020–present
| genre = Comedy
| subscribers = 55k
| views = 25 million
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Augusto Loteta Daniel (born April 17, 2007), known professionally as GusoPapi, is an American YouTuber, rapper, athlete, and film director. He began his career on YouTube in 2020, posting lo-fi music, and gained 55.1 thousand subscribers and over 25 million views on the channel. In early 2024, he began posting on Snapchat Spotlight, where he accumulated over 120,000 followers{{Cite web |title=GusoPapi (@gusrk7) {{!}} Snapchat Stories, Spotlight & Lenses |url=https://www.snapchat.com/add/gusrk7 |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=www.snapchat.com |language=en-US}}. Later that year, he released his first track, titled "Wondering{{Citation |title=Wondering – GusoPapi |url=https://soundcloud.com/l-o-f-i-965545471/wondering |access-date=2025-06-14 |language=en}}," on SoundCloud, marking the start of his music career. In 2025, GusoPapi directed a short documentary titled Culture Day at Deering High School.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37213490/reference/ |title=Culture day at Deering high school (Short 2025) – Reference view – IMDb |language=en-US |access-date=2025-06-14 |via=www.imdb.com}}
Early life
Augusto Loteta Daniel was born on April 17, 2007, in Luanda, Angola. He is the eldest of five children in his family. In 2018, he moved to the United States with his siblings to live with their father. In 2023, his mother also moved to the United States.
Daniel attended Deering High School, where he played{{Cite web |title=Deering Soccer Roster (2024–25) – MaxPreps.com |url=https://www.maxpreps.com/me/portland/deering-rams/soccer/24-25/roster/ |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=www.maxpreps.com}} on the varsity soccer team{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DFrup7JxAiN/?img_index=4 |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=www.instagram.com}}{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DEWIwH7xYe3/?img_index=1 |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=www.instagram.com}}{{Cite web |last=Bailey |first=Jordan |date=2025-05-27 |title=The Inspiring Journey of gusopapi: From Luanda Streets to Portland Soccer Star |url=https://medium.com/@Jordanbil/the-inspiring-journey-of-gusopapi-from-luanda-streets-to-portland-soccer-star-e5f38df5a97e |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=Medium |language=en}} and graduated in 2025{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovbiI4FrTL4 |title=2025 Deering High School Graduation June 5, 2025 |date=2025-06-11 |last=Portland Public Schools, Maine |access-date=2025-06-14 |via=YouTube}}{{Cite web |date=2025-03-17 |title=News – Deering High School |url=https://dhs.portlandschools.org/calendars/news/~board/dhs-newsnewsletter/post/important-graduation-information-class-of-2025 |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=dhs.portlandschools.org |language=en-US}}.
Career
2020–2022: Early career
GusoPapi began his creative journey on YouTube.{{Cite web |last=Bailey |first=Jordan |date=2025-05-22 |title=GusoPapi YouTube Journey: From Music to Meaningful Content |url=https://medium.com/@Jordanbil/gus-opapi-s-youtube-journey-from-music-to-meaningful-content-985ac16b4695 |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=Medium |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=GusoPapi |url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcp0Zsx2AumX_OAXlCY4Tow |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=YouTube |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=The Japanese Town |url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuS_-bvOCh4W5Sy11Uf4H5A |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=YouTube |language=en}}in 2020 by uploading lo-fi music{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vg5aXHx-l2c |title=Lofi Hip Hop Beats 🌧️ Perfect Chill Vibes with Rain Sounds 🏙️ Lofi mix [ Beats To Relax / Chill To ] |date=2024-05-22 |last=The Japanese Town |access-date=2025-06-14 |via=YouTube}}{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vzx5IUfHJ08 |title=Lo-fi Analog Beats: Chill Out with Relaxing Music |date=2024-04-05 |last=GusoPapi |access-date=2025-06-14 |via=YouTube}}, including both his original tracks and royalty-free instrumentals{{Cite web |title=LoFi Background Music Free Download |url=https://www.chosic.com/free-music/lofi/ |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=Chosic |language=en-US}}available online. His videos began receiving thousands of views, helping him steadily grow his audience. Within a year, he started earning revenue from his content and gained a dedicated following. However, as listening trends shifted and interest in lo-fi music declined partly due to changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic his viewership began to slow down. Despite this, by 2025, his channel had reached over 55,000 subscribers and more than 25 million total views.
2023–2024: Rise on Snapchat Spotlight
In 2023, GusoPapi began posting on SnapchatSpotlight, creating over seven different accounts and experimenting with a variety of niche video content, including movie clips, sports highlights, history facts, gaming, and relatable videos. His relatable content stood out, regularly earning over 5,000 views per post.
By early 2024, he began incorporating his own videos with relatable text and images,{{Cite web |title=gusrk7 {{!}} Spotlight on Snapchat |url=https://www.snapchat.com/spotlight/W7_EDlXWTBiXAEEniNoMPwAAYaGlkeXR6Y2x6AZcyhRR8AZcyhQ96AAAAAQ |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=www.snapchat.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=gusrk7 {{!}} Spotlight on Snapchat |url=https://www.snapchat.com/spotlight/W7_EDlXWTBiXAEEniNoMPwAAYcmZkcnJyb3JuAZcyiH2bAZcyiFoaAAAAAQ |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=www.snapchat.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=gusrk7 {{!}} Spotlight on Snapchat |url=https://www.snapchat.com/spotlight/W7_EDlXWTBiXAEEniNoMPwAAYenBybGVhcWFhAZdfpDAbAZdfpBpiAAAAAQ |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=www.snapchat.com |language=en-US}} which significantly increased engagement. Several of these original videos went viral, with over 15 of them surpassing 1 million views each. This ongoing momentum led to rapid growth in both visibility and followers.
As of 2025, GusoPapi has gained over 120,000 followers on Snapchat Spotlight, with his content amassing more than 50 million total views across all accounts In addition to video content, he has also created over 12 Snapchat Lens, with three of them each surpassing 1 million plays{{Cite web |title=i love you! Filter by GusoPapi {{!}} Snapchat Lenses |url=https://www.snapchat.com/lens/5e0724c8f9254f0f845f010938aa2724 |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=www.snapchat.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=red hair Filter by GusoPapi {{!}} Snapchat Lenses |url=https://www.snapchat.com/lens/fcba26ddee9e4141ba1ecda1aef29b85 |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=www.snapchat.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=my grandpa Filter by GusoPapi {{!}} Snapchat Lenses |url=https://www.snapchat.com/lens/9a40e7aca9b44a9e84cd8e227ddc8b25 |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=www.snapchat.com |language=en-US}} when combined with interactive use on the app.
2025––present : Music Breakthrough
By 2025, GusoPapi returned to music with a renewed focus, aiming to create his own sound. He spent time daily searching for beats on YouTube to rap over, dedicating himself to improving his skills. His music spans several genres, including hip-hop, UK rap, R&B, and reggae.
In April 2025, he released his debut single, "Wondering{{Cite web |last=Bailey |first=Jordan |date=2025-05-22 |title=GusoPapi Music Journey: Creating Original Music with Free YouTube Beats and BandLab |url=https://medium.com/@Jordanbil/gusopapi-music-journey-creating-original-music-with-free-youtube-beats-and-bandlab-1a817c1769da |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=Medium |language=en}}," on SoundCloud.{{Cite web |title=GusoPapi |url=https://soundcloud.com/l-o-f-i-965545471 |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=SoundCloud |language=en}} Building on the confidence and audience he gained from Snapchat, GusoPapi continued to produce music{{Cite web |title=- YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMtlxTVDUDg&feature=youtu.be |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=www.youtube.com}}, releasing over ten tracks on the platform. As of mid-2025, he is actively working on new music and exploring future projects.
2025-present :
In 2025, GusoPapi created a 16-minute documentary titled Culture Day at Deering High School, capturing the highlights and behind-the-scenes moments of his school’s cultural celebration. Inspired by iconic figures such as Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee both known for blending action, storytelling, and filmmaking—GusoPapi developed a passion for directing and editing.
This project marked his debut as both a director{{Cite web |title=Echoes of the 20th Century: Stories That Shape Us – GusoPapi – Wattpad |url=https://www.wattpad.com/story/395941346-echoes-of-the-20th-century-stories-that-shape-us |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=www.wattpad.com}}{{Cite web |title=GusoPapi (@gusopapi) – Wattpad |url=https://www.wattpad.com/user/gusopapi |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=www.wattpad.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=GusoPapi |url=https://mtdb.3.vebto.com/people/164178/gusopapi |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=MTDb |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=GusoPapi {{!}} Director, Cinematographer, Editor |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm17381999/ |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}} and editor{{Cite web |title=The Boy Who Knew Too Much – GusoPapi – Wattpad |url=https://www.wattpad.com/story/395942576-the-boy-who-knew-too-much |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=www.wattpad.com}}. also Actor{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7181546/reference/ |title=From the World of John Wick: Ballerina (2025) – Reference view – IMDb |language=en-US |access-date=2025-06-14 |via=www.imdb.com}} Afterward, he began offering video editing services to other creators, turning his skills into paid work. Motivated by the experience, he expressed interest in continuing documentary filmmaking and has plans to direct a full-length movie{{Citation |title=Ballerina (2025 film) |date=2025-06-14 |work=Wikipedia |url=Special:PermanentLink/1295544511 | access-date=2025-06-14 |language=en}} in the future.
Awards and nominations
Discography
Filmography
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