This American rapper and songwriter have had many encounters with the law from a very young age. Kevin Gates still managed to release some of the biggest chartbusters and create a successful musical career. He also owns a record label company.
Kevin Gates Net Worth
One of the most well-known rappers, singers, and entrepreneurs, Kevin Gates has got quite a big fan following. He has got chartbuster mixtapes and albums under his belt like Islah, Stranger Than Fiction, By Any Means, and Luca Brasi 2. So how much would be Kevin Gates’ net worth? As of 2022, Kevin Gates has a net worth of $1 million. His third studio album Khaza is going to be released soon. Gates is known for his unique style of songs which are “confessional anthems”. They are a blend of autobiographical lyrics with refined Southern beats. So let’s take a look at the details of his career, early life, and personal life.
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Kevin Gates Career
Gates’ musical career started in 2007 when he signed with the local label Dead Game Records. Along with Boosie Badazz and Webbie, Gates’ released his first mixtape, Pick of Da Litter, in 2007. It couldn’t make much of a name in front of critics and fans. In 2008, the trio released another mixtape All or Nuthin’. However, shortly after this Gates was incarcerated causing him to spend 31 months in prison from 2008 to 2011.
After his release from prison, Gates returned to making music quickly. And his mixtape Make ‘Em Believe did become successful. This made him catch the eye of Lil Wayne’s record label, Young Money Entertainment. Gates would go on to form his record label Bread Winners’ Association and would release his mixtape, The Luca Brasi Story via his record label. The mixtape became a big hit and was thoroughly praised. His next release was Stranger Than Fiction, in July 2013. The songs on this mixtape talked about issues like depression, Gates’ time in prison, and his life in general. It is also his first work to hit number 37 on the Billboard Hot 200. His next release By Any Means would also be featured on the Billboard Hot 200.
One of his biggest hits is undoubtedly the song “I Don’t Get Tired” which got into the Billboard Hot 100 and got a Gold certification. In 2016, he would release Islah, titled after his daughter, which would receive the most praise from critics and fans. Some of his other works include Murder for Hire, By Any Means 2, Chained to the City, Push It, I’m Him, Only the Generals, Pt. II and many more. Gates is currently working on his third studio album, Khaza also titled after his daughter.
Kevin Gates Early Life
Born on February 5, 1986, Kevin Jerome Gilyard has both Puerto Rican and African American descent. Not many details are available regarding his family and childhood. We know that his father left the household when Kevin was very young but the two reconnected during his teenage years. However, his father passed away shortly after due to complications related to AIDS.
Kevin did have an encounter with police at the very young age of just thirteen years. Gates was arrested and jailed for being a passenger in a stolen vehicle. Because of his tumultuous upbringing and unsafe surroundings, Gates continued to have several run-ins with the law. We do not know much about Kevin’s educational background and high school. But at seventeen years, he would briefly attend college at Baton Rouge Community College.
Kevin Gates’s Personal Life And Legal Issues
So far we have seen the net worth, career details, and early life of Kevin Gates, now let’s take a look at his personal life. Kevin married Dreka Haynes in October 2015. The couple has been dating for a long time now. Kevin and Dreka have two beautiful children together, Islah and Khaza.
However, Gates hinted in one of his interviews that he has other children too. He did not name them or go into details about who the mother is. When it comes to religion, Kevin Gates and his wife are practicing Muslims and they even visited Mecca in 2016. Gates has had many run-ins with the law from a very young age. He has been sent to prison on many charges but the longest he was sentenced to was for thirty months. This sentence was due to his possessing illegal firearms. He has also faced battery charges for kicking a fan in 2015.
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