Biography
Kevin Jerome Gilyard (born February 5, 1986) is an American rapper, songwriter, actor and entrepreneur who goes by the stage name Kevin Gates. He is best known for his blockbuster studio album ‘Islah’, released in 2016, as well as the mixtapes ‘Stranger than Fiction’ and ‘By Any Means’. He is one of the most successful contemporary American singers, having released numerous hit singles and mixtapes throughout his career.
Kevin Gates emerged in the late 2000s, along with rappers Webster Gradney, aka Webbie, and Torrence Hatch, aka Boosie Badazz, after signing with local label Dead Game Records. In 2007, the trio released their first mixtape, ‘Pack of Da Litter.’ ‘All or Nuthin’ was released in 2008.
Kevin Gates is widely known for his autobiographical songs. He became quite famous after releasing his debut studio album ‘Islah’. His influences include famous performers such as Eminem and Jay-Z.
Along with his musical talents, Kevin Gates has a darker side, having been in and out of prison several times. He caused outrage in 2015 when he kicked a female fan during a stage performance. He is currently serving a 30-month prison sentence.
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| Full name: | Kevin Jerome Gilyard |
| Stage name: | Kevin Gates |
| Born: | February 5, 1986 (age 38) |
| Place of birth: | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
| Take note: | Bread Winners Association |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.87 minutes |
| Parents: | Martha Green Gate |
| Siblings: | Brandon Gilyard |
| Wife • Husband/wife: | Dreka Gates (married 2015) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | Khaza Kamil Gate, Islah Koren Gate |
| Job: | Rapper • Musician |
| Net worth: | 2 million US dollars |
Early life
Kevin Gates’ real name is Kevin Jerome Gilyard, born February 5, 1986. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States and is the son of Martha Green Gates, his mother.
His father died when he was 17, shortly after having an affair with his father when he was in 8th grade. Brandon Gilyard is the younger brother of Kevin Gates, with whom he grew up.
This talented American man grew up in the United States.
Career
Kevin Gates began his career in 2005 when he joined local record label Dead Game Records.
Boosie Badazz and Webbie have also collaborated with him. In 2007, the three collaborated on the mixtape ‘Pack of Da Littler.’
‘All or Nuthin’, their second mixtape, was released in 2008. However, Kevin Gates got into trouble with the law not long after, and was sentenced to over two years in prison. During this time, he attended a prison education program and received a Master’s degree in psychology. He was released early for his exemplary behavior. He began working on his songs shortly after his release from prison. He had moderate success with his mixtape ‘Make Em Believe’.
He released the mixtape ‘By Any Means’ in 2014. It was distributed by Atlantic Records and released by his Bread Winners’ Association label. It featured the hit singles “Don’t Know”, “Posed to Be in Love” and “Amnesia” and sold 17,000 copies in the United States.
Kevin Gates released ‘Luka Brasi 2′ in December of the same year, which was another financially successful mixtape. It was released by Bread Winners’ Association, his independent record label, and Atlantic Records. It debuted at number 38 on the US Billboard 200 and sold over 83,000 copies in the United States within 10 months.
2016’s ‘Murder for Hire 2’ was another successful mixtape among many he has produced over the years. It was a significant hit, debuting at number two on the Billboard 200 and selling 20,000 copies in its first week. ‘The Prayer’, ‘Great Example’ and ‘Click Mouse’ were among the songs included.
‘Islah’, his first studio album, was released in January 2016. The album became a major hit thanks to popular singles, including ‘2 Phones’, ‘Time for That’ and ‘Really Really’. The album debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200 and sold 93,000 copies in its first week in the United States. The album also ranked number 16 on the Canadian Albums Chart.
Personal life
Kevin Gates was born Kevin Jerome Gilyard on February 5, 1986, in New Orleans, Louisiana. His family moved to Baton Rouge shortly after his birth, where he grew up. He was passionate about music from an early age and began rapping at the age of 14.
In 2015, he married his longtime girlfriend, Dreka Haynes. The couple’s son and daughter, Khaza Kamil Gates and Islah Koren Gates, are the couple’s only children. In 2016, the couple converted to Islam and performed the hajj in Mecca.
Kevin Gates has been involved in a number of controversies over the years. He received a lot of criticism after admitting to having sex with his cousin and kicking a woman in the chest during a performance in 2015. He is currently serving a 30-month prison sentence as of June 2017.
Net worth
Kevin Gates has a net worth of $2 million. His lucrative music career and world tours have helped him amass a huge fortune.
His album and clothing sales also helped him improve his financial situation. His wealth allowed him to enjoy a lavish lifestyle.
