No matter how far he rises, That Mexican OT will always represent for Bay City, Texas. Last week, the city, located south of Houston, formally announced its appreciation for the hometown hero, honoring the 26-year-old artist with the official proclamation of “That Mexican OT Day,” a city-wide celebration that will occur every year on OT’s birthday of February 2nd. Issued by the Bay City Council and signed by Bay City mayor Robert K. Nelson, the proclamation credits OT for his unique sound, his growing success, his cultural contributions to hip-hop and Texas culture, and for “putting Bay City on the map.”
“This proclamation serves as recognition for That Mexican OT’s exceptional talent,” it reads, “his impact on the global music landscape, his pioneering influence in merging rap with Southern style, and his ongoing efforts to empower and uplift others through his artistry.”
View the full proclamation HERE
“I love the love, and I’m forever grateful,” says That Mexican OT. “I grew up playing baseball here. I grew up loving here, being mad here, being angry, and doing everything here. It’s a blessing. It’s beautiful, and I thank them for having my back.”
After breaking out in 2023 with his PLATINUM-selling hit “Johnny Dang” ft. Paull Wall & DRODi and the critically acclaimed album Lonestar Luchador–earning “Best of” recognition from earned “Best Of 2023” notices from The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Complex, and Pitchfork–That Mexican OT took his success to a new level in 2024. The rapper earned a spot on the 2024 XXL Freshman list, was named one of the 7 Artists Shaping the Sound of 2024 by The New York Times, appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast (his episode topped the podcast chart for multiple days), sat for an interview with Nardwuar, headlined a show at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado, and shut down his sets at the Austin City Limits Festival. Last March, OT shared Texas Technician, which featured guest spots from Slim Thug, Paul Wall, and more from the Texas scene ,as well as national figures like Moneybagg Yo. The Texas Technician single “02.02.99” peaked at #74 on the Billboard Hot 100, en route to GOLD status. Most recently, OT released “War Wounds,” a collaboration with close friend
Hard at work on new music, That Mexican OT prepares for a massive 2025. Stay tuned for much more from the Texas rhymer as he ascends to the stratosphere.
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