“Down in the DM” might’ve been a club banger, but for Yo Gotti, it was also a heartfelt confession. In his 2015 hit, he rapped: “And I just followed Angela Simmons / Boy, I got a crush on Angela Simmons.” At the time, those bars seemed like nothing more than clever lyrics. But that moment sparked a years-long saga of pursuit, heartbreak, and a relationship that—despite the lavish vacations and Instagram posts—may never have been built to last. And now, with rumors swirling that Angela Simmons and Gotti have called it quits, fans can’t help but say: we saw it coming.
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A Love Story Born in the DM
Mario “Yo Gotti” Mims made his feelings loud and clear in 2015. Months after releasing “Down in the DM,” Angela Simmons responded in an interview. She admitted she was flattered and called Gotti a “nice guy,” but she wasn’t interested. Point blank. In December that year, Angela invited him to the launch party for her now-defunct fashion business, Foofi & Bella. They posed for a few photos, and Gotti sent her flowers afterward. That was it—at least for the time being.
Fast forward to a February 2016 interview with Hot 97. Gotti opened up about Angela, calling her “a cool girl” but admitted their connection didn’t go where he had hoped. He had tried—sending gifts, flowers—but she wasn’t reciprocating. Gotti also admitted that he wasn’t exactly waiting around. He gifted one of his children’s mothers $100,000 for Valentine’s Day, crediting her loyalty. When asked why it didn’t work out, his blunt answer? “I ain’t never seen ‘em work out.” Savage, but honest.
Angela, meanwhile, wasn’t making things easy. During a sit-down on The Breakfast Club, she declared that no man could trap her by getting her pregnant—because she was saving herself for marriage. But just four months later, she announced her engagement. And a month after that? A pregnancy announcement.
Engagement, Baby, and the Truths in Between
Angela’s engagement in April 2016 shocked fans, especially since she hadn’t even revealed the identity of her fiancé. Social media was quick to clown Gotti with memes, most famously placing his face over Michael Jordan’s infamous crying image. Gotti took it on the chin, reposting it himself. He confirmed to the PST Network that he had unfollowed everyone on Instagram a month before Angela’s engagement—not just her.
Still, the sequence of events left a lot of eyebrows raised. Angela had been adamant about saving herself, and then—boom—she was pregnant. Her fiancé was later revealed to be Sutton Tennyson, a man with a troubled past that included substance abuse charges and domestic issues. Angela stood by him, claiming he had turned his life around and was now a real estate investor.
She gave birth to their son in September 2016, and by November of that year, she told E! News they had set a wedding date for summer 2017. But that wedding never happened. Gossip blogs buzzed with rumors that Sutton was unfaithful, though Angela brushed it off. Still, the signs of trouble were clear.
In October 2017, Yo Gotti teamed up with Chris Brown to release “Save It for Me,” where he rapped about still wanting Angela:
“Pass my number to Angela / I thought I had her, thought I had her / I cuffed her, married made me madder / I respected, I’m movin’ on / But the truth is, I want her badder.”
Gotti was still obsessed, and Angela’s love life continued to shift. By the end of 2017, she announced that her relationship with Sutton was over. Yet, she still wasn’t checking for Gotti.
Tragedy and Trials
In January 2018, Angela was spotted courtside at multiple Toronto Raptors games, reportedly dating Serge Ibaka. That fling didn’t last. Then tragedy struck in November 2018 when Sutton Tennyson was fatally shot outside his Atlanta home. Angela posted an emotional tribute, thanking him for giving her the “greatest gift”—their son.
She later spoke at the sentencing hearing for the suspect, expressing heartbreak over her son growing up without his father. The killer was sentenced to life in prison, plus 15 years for possession of a weapon by a felon.
After Sutton’s death, Angela tried to navigate the dating world. She was linked to NBA player Allen Crabbe and boxer Daniel Jacobs. Meanwhile, Gotti moved on to Instagram model Yaya Sandoval, an ex of Floyd Mayweather and Gervonta Davis. Gotti pulled out all the stops—lavish gifts, exotic trips—but that fizzled too.
Full Circle: The Gotti-Simmons Reunion
By January 2021, Angela had deleted all photos of Daniel Jacobs. By late 2022, the stars finally aligned. Angela and Gotti were spotted at a club together in September 2022. She was even rapping along to “Down in the DM”—the song that started it all.
What followed was a whirlwind: trips to Dubai, Paris, and New York. Angela turned 35 that year, and Gotti pulled out all the stops for her birthday. She attended his mom’s birthday party in November—a major sign. Then, on New Year’s Eve 2022, they made it official on Instagram. Angela deleted all her old posts and uploaded new ones of her and Gotti. The caption? “You are all I need and more.”
Gotti followed suit, uploading a romantic clip with the caption: “Ain’t lost a crush since high school.”
The Red Flags Fly High
As the internet celebrated Gotti’s long-game win, others weren’t so convinced. For years, Angela ignored him. So, what changed? Was it genuine love or simply time to settle? Had she lowered her standards or decided to go with the man who always wanted her?
And what about Gotti? Was he truly in love, or was this a conquest he needed to validate himself?
Their public appearances lacked chemistry. Fans noticed they rarely looked affectionate or connected outside of posed red carpet moments. Angela’s smiles seemed forced. The fire just wasn’t there.
Then came tragedy again.
Death in the Family & Dangerous Company
In January 2024, Gotti’s brother, Anthony “Big Jook” Mims, was shot and killed outside a Memphis restaurant following a family funeral. The tragedy rocked the rap world. Memphis had already been reeling from the unsolved murder of Young Dolph in 2021—a rival to Gotti and his Collective Music Group (CMG) label.
Speculation exploded when it was revealed during a 2024 trial that Big Jook allegedly ordered a $100,000 hit on Young Dolph. Fans began asking tough questions: “Was Angela putting her life in danger by being with Gotti?”
Her Instagram was flooded with concerned comments: “Girl, be safe” and “Angela, this ain’t it.”
Still, she remained committed—at least publicly. In a March 2023 Instagram story, she wrote, “Pretty sure I had the best man in the world.” Gotti released the track “The One” in 2023, inspired by Angela, with lyrics like:
“You give me butterflies in my stomach / You give me nervous vibes when I’m missing you.”
By 2024, she was seen wearing what looked like an engagement ring. And for her 37th birthday, Gotti gifted her $500,000 worth of designer goods.
Half a million dollars. But even that wasn’t enough.
The Rumors of a Split
As of late 2024 and early 2025, Angela and Gotti have stopped appearing at public events together. She hasn’t been seen at any CMG-related functions. They’ve also gone quiet on social media—no couple posts, no joint appearances. Meanwhile, Angela has been posting thirst traps left and right, stoking speculation.
Is this a breakup? All signs point to yes.
What’s worse, insiders claim there was always a power imbalance in the relationship. Gotti worshipped her; Angela tolerated him. The foundation was built more on persistence than passion.
Angela, a woman who’s been through very public heartbreak, may have tried to make it work for stability or redemption. Gotti, perhaps blinded by his long-standing crush, might’ve romanticized a version of Angela that never truly existed.
Final Thoughts
This wasn’t just a breakup—it was the unraveling of a fantasy. A fantasy Gotti rapped into existence. A fantasy Angela maybe tried to fulfill. But real relationships require more than lyrics, trips, and luxury goods. They need compatibility, respect, mutual desire—and chemistry.
Angela and Gotti’s story felt more like a checklist than a love story. And now, as rumors of their split gain traction, no one is really shocked.
So, are we on point with these red flags, or are we reading too much into it? Let us know in the comments—and thanks for tuning in to RRG.
And remember: just because it goes down in the DM doesn’t mean it goes up in real life.