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Don Vito
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| Birth name | Rodney Richard |
| Born | July 9, 1978 Gary, Indiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop, pop, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Don Vito Productions |
| Associated acts | Cherish, Ciara, Bow Wow, Nelly, Gorilla Zoe, Yung Joc, Mýa, Blu Cantrell, Kim Zolciak, Kandi Burruss, Rico Love, Jazze Pha, Tricky Stewart, Dream, Ester Dean |
Rodney "Don Vito" Richard was born on July 9, 1978. He is an American music producer. He is famous for working with singer Kandi Burruss. They worked together on TV shows like The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Don Vito also helped produce "Tardy for the Party," a popular song by Kim Zolciak. He was also a judge on the TV show The Kandi Factory and helped produce Kandi Koated Nights, a weekly online show.
About Don Vito
Don Vito's real name is Rodney Richard. He was born in Gary, Indiana, on July 9, 1978. His parents are Louis and Juanita Richard.
Early Life and Music
When Don Vito was in high school, he learned how to be a DJ. He would play music at school dances and local parties. After serving in the Marine Corps, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia.
In Atlanta, Don Vito met a music producer named DJ Cooley C. This meeting gave him a chance to work with hip hop artists like Ghetto Mafia and Kilo. Later, he met Ian Burke. Ian introduced him to the rapper Solé, who was signed to RedZone Entertainment.
Don Vito signed with RedZone Entertainment. He then started working with Solé and other artists. These included Mya and Blu Cantrell. A few years later, Don Vito began working with the R&B group Cherish. In 2005, he started his own company, Don Vito Productions. This company creates music and videos.
Family Life
Don Vito has two children with his girlfriend, LaTavia Roberson. LaTavia was a member of the music group Destiny's Child. Their daughter, Lyric, was born on August 21, 2013. Their son, Londyn, was born on September 23, 2019.
Awards and Recognitions
Don Vito has received awards for his work in music.
- In 2007, he won a Songwriter Award for the song "Do It to It" by Cherish.
- In 2010, he was nominated for a Special Background Performance Cue award by BMI.
- In 2023, he received another Songwriter Award for "Do It to It" by Acraze featuring Cherish.
See also
- "Tardy for the Party" lawsuit
