GeeGun Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Songs, Height, Parents, Albums

Denis Aleksandrovich Ustimenko-Veinshtein, known professionally as GeeGun or Dzhigan, is a Ukrainian-born Russian rapper, singer, and songwriter who has made significant waves in the Russian hip-hop scene.

He rose to prominence in the late 2000s through collaborations with artists like Timati and Anna Sedokova under Black Star Inc.

Renowned for hits like “Cold Heart,” “Let Go,” and “DNK,” GeeGun has earned accolades such as the Golden Gramophone and Muz-TV Awards for Best Hip-Hop Project. His music blends rap, R&B, and pop, reflecting his athletic background as a former kickboxing champion and his charismatic persona.

Profile

• Full Name: Denis Aleksandrovich Ustimenko-Veinshtein
• Stage Name: GeeGun (Dzhigan)
• Born: 2 August, 1985
• Age: 39 years old
• Birthplace: Odesa, Ukraine
• Nationality: Ukrainian
• Occupation: Rapper, Singer, Songwriter
• Height: 1.72 m
• Parents: Aleksandr Ustimenko
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Oksana Samoylova (married 2012)
• Children: Ariela, Leia, Maya, David
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million –5 million

Early Life and Education

Denis Aleksandrovich Ustimenko-Veinshtein was born on August 2, 1985, in Odesa, Ukraine, to Aleksandr Ustimenko a sailor and though his mother’s identity is not publicly disclosed. No information is available about his siblings.

He attended school in Odesa, writing his first rap song in ninth grade. He graduated from K. D. Ushynsky South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University in 2007 with a degree in Physical Education, balancing sports and early music experiments with his rap group Shaman Zill.

He is of Ukrainian ethnicity and though his religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Denis Ustimenko-Veinshtein, as GeeGun, began his music career in Odesa, organizing hip-hop parties and performing with his rap group Shaman Zill in the early 2000s. His first solo track, “Fight,” featured in the 2004 collection Bandit Rap, gained local traction.

In 2005, he collaborated with DJ DLEE, Timati’s official DJ, leading to the hit “Dirty Sluts” with Bogdan Titomir and Timati. This success prompted Black Star Inc.’s CEO, Pavel Kuryanov, to invite him to Moscow in 2007.

As a Black Star artist, GeeGun released “Classmate” with Timati, but his 2009 duet with Anna Sedokova, “Cold Heart,” topped Russian charts, marking his mainstream breakthrough.

GeeGun’s career peaked with Black Star, where he released hits like “Let Go” with Yulia Savicheva in 2011, which led charts and earned a Golden Gramophone. His collaboration with Zhanna Friske, “You’re Near,” and solo tracks like “Me and You” further solidified his status, winning Muz-TV’s Best Hip-Hop Artist in 2011.

In 2013, he left Black Star to pursue a solo career, debuting “Need to Pump Up” in 2014, a fitness anthem featuring bodybuilders. His albums Music. Life (2014) and Jiga (2016) included duets with Maxim (“Rain”) and Stas Mikhailov (“Love-Anesthesia”).

By 2018, his single “DNK” went quadruple platinum, selling 400,000 copies, and he won the VK Music Awards and Muz-TV’s Best Hip-Hop Project.

As of 2025, GeeGun remains active, though his career has faced challenges. His 2020 public struggles with substance abuse, highlighted by controversial social media posts, strained his marriage and reputation, but he reconciled with his wife, Oksana Samoylova, and continued creating music.

His 2019 album Edge of Paradise was well-received, and he appeared on Evening Urgant and Comedy Club in 2020. Recent collaborations include “Na Chile” (2021) with Egor Kreed, Timati, and others, and he reconciled with Timati in 2020 after a public feud.

Despite criticism for his silence on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and attending Moscow’s 2023 “Almost Naked Party,” GeeGun maintains a dedicated fanbase, focusing on music and family.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @iamgeegun
• Facebook Handle: GeeGun

Personal Life

GeeGun married Russian model Oksana Samoylova on December 12, 2012, after meeting her in a Moscow nightclub in 2010. They have four children: Ariela (born 2011), Leia (born 2014), Maya (born 2017), and David (born 2020).

The couple resides in a spacious home outside Moscow, prioritizing family time. GeeGun’s 2020 personal struggles, including substance abuse and erratic behavior, led to public scrutiny and a brief separation from Samoylova, but they reconciled.

Discography

• Life or Wallet (2004, with Shaman Zill)
• Music. Life (2014)
• Jiga (2016)
• Days and Nights (2017)
• Edge of Paradise (2019)

Singles:

• “Cold Heart” (2009, with Anna Sedokova)
• “Let Go” (2011, with Yulia Savicheva)
• “You’re Near” (2011, with Zhanna Friske)
• “Need to Pump Up” (2014)
• “DNK” (2018)

Net Worth

GeeGun has an estimated net worth of around $2–5 million USD. His wealth is primarily derived from his music career, including album sales, streaming revenue, and live performances, with hits like “DNK” achieving quadruple platinum status. Additional income comes from endorsements, his martial arts school, and collaborations with brands like Audemars Piguet, as seen in his luxury watch collection.