Kevin Gates is a well-known American rapper, musician, and businessman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Kevin Gates rose to prominence in 2013 with the publication of his mixtape “Stranger Than Fiction,” and he has since released a series of successful projects, including “By Any Means” and “Islah,” which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart.
Gates is noted for his contemplative lyrics and ability to merge several musical genres such as hip-hop and R&B. He is also well-known for his legal problems and jail.
Kevin Gates began his music career in 2007 with the release of his first mixtape, “Pick of da Litter.”
Over the next few years, he released several more mixtapes, including “All or Nuthin” and “The Leak,” which helped to establish him as a local artist in Baton Rouge.
In 2013, he released “Stranger Than Fiction,” which featured the hit single “Satellites” and helped to establish him as a rising talent in the hip-hop scene.
The mixtape was well-received and helped him to gain a significant following.
This success led to him signing a deal with Atlantic Records in 2013 and releasing his debut studio album “Islah” in 2016 which was a commercial success and helped to further establish him as a prominent artist in the hip-hop industry.
Kevin Gates Wife: Who Is Dreka Gates?
Kevin Gates is married to the lovely Dreka Gates. They married in October of 2015. Dreka is a successful businesswoman, entrepreneur, and vocalist.
Kevin Gates is the CEO of her own record company, Bread Winners’ Association, which oversees her husband Kevin Gates’ career.
Dreka also featured in some of her husband’s songs like “2 Phones” and “Imagine That”. They are the parents of two children.