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GusoPapi
GusoPapi in 2025
Personal information
Born
Augusto Loteta Daniel

(2007-04-17) April 17, 2007 (age 18)
The Bronx, New York City, U.S.
Occupations
  • Streamer
  • Youtuber
  • rapper
  • film director
  • athlete
Twitch information
Channel
Also known asAD
Years active2024–present
Followers10k
Musical career
GenresSoundCloud rap
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2020–present
GenreComedy
Subscribers55k[1]
Views25 million[1]
Silver Play Button100,000 subscribers
Gold Play Button1,000,000 subscribers
Last updated: March 24, 2025

Augusto Loteta Daniel (born April 17, 2007), better known online as GusoPapi, is an American content creator, athlete, film director and rapper, recognized for creating relatable videos that connect with audiences around the world.

He plays multiple sports, including soccer, basketball, football, and tennis, and was a varsity soccer player at Deering High School. As a musician, he has released several tracks on major streaming platforms, including. "Wondering[2]," “Dewey Sunshine[3],” “First Class Flick[4]”. In 2025, GusoPapi directed a short documentary titled Culture Day at Deering High School.[5] He is also a founding member of the entertainment group Grind Over Kings (G.O.K.).

Early life

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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[6] on the varsity soccer team[7][8][9][6] and graduated in 2025[10][11].

Career

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2020–2022: Early career GusoPapi began his creative journey on YouTube.[12][13][14]in 2020 by uploading lo-fi music[15][16], including both his original tracks and royalty-free instrumentals[17]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[12] 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[14] and more than 25 million total views.[14]

2023–2024: Rise on Snapchat Spotlight In 2023, GusoPapi began posting on Snapchat[18]Spotlight, 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,[19][20][21] 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[18] on Snapchat Spotlight, with his content amassing more than 50 million total views[18] across all accounts In addition to video content, he has also created over 12 Snapchat Lens,[18] with three of them each surpassing 1 million plays[22][23][24] 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[25][2]," on SoundCloud[25].[26] Building on the confidence and audience he gained from Snapchat, GusoPapi continued to produce music[27], 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[5][5], 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[28][29][30][31] and editor[32][30].[31] also Actor[33] 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[34][31] in the future.

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Ceremony Category Result Description Ref
2024 Ceremony Banquet Golden Boot[35] Won Awarded for being the top goal scorer in the soccer season [1[36]][37]
2024 SMAA (Southern Maine Activities Association)[38][39] All-Conference Team[40][41][42] Won Selected for exceptional performance in varsity soccer [2][43]

Discography

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List of singles
Title Year Certifications Album
"Far Away To"[44][45][46][47] 2025 Non-album singles
"We Need To Go"[48][49][50] 2025
"Save Your Soul"[51][52][53][54] 2025
"Follow The Light"[55][56][57][58] 2025
"Wondering"[2] 2025
"Hot Boy What"[59] 2025

Filmography

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Year Title Role
2025 Culture day at Deering high school[5][60][61] Director

References

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  3. ^ Dewey Sunshine - GusoPapi, retrieved 2025-06-16
  4. ^ First Class Flick - GusoPapi, retrieved 2025-06-16
  5. ^ a b c d Culture day at Deering high school (Short 2025) – Reference view – IMDb. Retrieved 2025-06-14 – via www.imdb.com.
  6. ^ a b "Deering Soccer Roster (2024–25) – MaxPreps.com". www.maxpreps.com. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  7. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  8. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  9. ^ Bailey, Jordan (2025-05-27). "The Inspiring Journey of gusopapi: From Luanda Streets to Portland Soccer Star". Medium. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  10. ^ Portland Public Schools, Maine (2025-06-11). 2025 Deering High School Graduation June 5, 2025. Retrieved 2025-06-14 – via YouTube.
  11. ^ "News – Deering High School". dhs.portlandschools.org. 2025-03-17. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
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  13. ^ "GusoPapi". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  14. ^ a b c "The Japanese Town". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  15. ^ The Japanese Town (2024-05-22). Lofi Hip Hop Beats 🌧️ Perfect Chill Vibes with Rain Sounds 🏙️ Lofi mix [ Beats To Relax / Chill To ]. Retrieved 2025-06-14 – via YouTube.
  16. ^ GusoPapi (2024-04-05). Lo-fi Analog Beats: Chill Out with Relaxing Music. Retrieved 2025-06-14 – via YouTube.
  17. ^ "LoFi Background Music Free Download". Chosic. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  18. ^ a b c d "GusoPapi (@gusrk7) | Snapchat Stories, Spotlight & Lenses". www.snapchat.com. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
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  22. ^ "i love you! Filter by GusoPapi | Snapchat Lenses". www.snapchat.com. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  23. ^ "red hair Filter by GusoPapi | Snapchat Lenses". www.snapchat.com. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  24. ^ "my grandpa Filter by GusoPapi | Snapchat Lenses". www.snapchat.com. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  25. ^ a b Bailey, Jordan (2025-05-22). "GusoPapi Music Journey: Creating Original Music with Free YouTube Beats and BandLab". Medium. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  26. ^ "GusoPapi". SoundCloud. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  27. ^ "- YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  28. ^ "Echoes of the 20th Century: Stories That Shape Us – GusoPapi – Wattpad". www.wattpad.com. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  29. ^ "GusoPapi (@gusopapi) – Wattpad". www.wattpad.com. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  30. ^ a b "GusoPapi". MTDb. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  31. ^ a b c "GusoPapi | Director, Cinematographer, Editor". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  32. ^ "The Boy Who Knew Too Much – GusoPapi – Wattpad". www.wattpad.com. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  33. ^ From the World of John Wick: Ballerina (2025) – Reference view – IMDb. Retrieved 2025-06-14 – via www.imdb.com.
  34. ^ [[[Special:PermanentLink/1295544511]] "Ballerina (2025 film)"], Wikipedia, 2025-06-14, retrieved 2025-06-14 {{citation}}: Check |url= value (help)
  35. ^ "The Inspiring Journey of gusopapi: From Luanda Streets to Portland Soccer Star". Medium. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
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  37. ^ "Varsity Maine: Portland Press Herald/CentralMaine.com". Varsity Maine. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
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  39. ^ "SMAA". www.smaaathletics.com. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  40. ^ "Varsity Maine: Portland Press Herald/CentralMaine.com". Varsity Maine. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  41. ^ "Many all-stars of fall hailed from Forecaster Country". Press Herald. 2024-11-23. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  42. ^ "Augusto Daniel's Men's Soccer Recruiting Profile". www.ncsasports.org. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  43. ^ "Many all-stars of fall hailed from Forecaster Country". Press Herald. 2024-11-23. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  44. ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
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  48. ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
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  50. ^ "YouTube Music". YouTube Music. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  51. ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  52. ^ "Release group "Save Your Soul" by GusoPapi – MusicBrainz". musicbrainz.org. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
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  54. ^ "YouTube Music". YouTube Music. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  55. ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  56. ^ "Release group "Follow The Light" by GusoPapi – MusicBrainz". musicbrainz.org. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
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  58. ^ "YouTube Music". YouTube Music. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  59. ^ Hot Boy What – GusoPapi, retrieved 2025-06-14
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  61. ^ "Films directed by GusoPapi". letterboxd.com. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
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