An up-and-coming artist, TikTok creator Kay Day (known as @botchvideo), has publicly accused GaTa—Lil Dicky’s co-star and longtime hype man—of scamming her out of nearly $7,500. The alleged fallout began when Kay Day reached out to GaTa after noticing him liking one of her music videos. What started as a hopeful exchange turned sour, she says, when he agreed to contribute 16 bars for $1,500 and to appear in her music video—commitments that never materialized, leaving her with unrecovered expenses and dashed expectations.(The Daily Dot)
She recounted the experience in a series of TikToks and in her own video for the track “I Want It Bad.” Though hurt, Kay Day emphasized she didn’t aim to cancel anyone—“I don’t believe in that,” she said—but felt compelled to share her experience to “help prevent other individuals from experiencing something similar.”
GaTa has not responded publicly, and neither his team nor Lil Dicky’s representatives have issued statements.
Why this matters:
- Trust & Reputation — GaTa’s portrayed as a supportive figure in Dave and in real life, making the allegations especially impactful within the creative community.
- Independent Artists — Emerging musicians often invest significant time and money seeking collaboration. This incident shines a light on the vulnerabilities they face—and the importance of accountability.
- Public Response — Kay Day’s approach—to expose the issue without calling for cancellation—signals a nuanced push for dialogue and resolution.
