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Kevin Gates Biography, Age, Wiki, Height, Weight, Girlfriend, Family & More

Kevin Jerome Gilyard popularly known as Kevin Gates is an American rapper, singer, and entrepreneur who makes a path between cultures in the best tradition of popular music. He always said Rap is a gimmick, but I’m for the hip-hop, the culture.

He rose to prominence after his debut album, “Islah” and several mixtapes such as “Stranger than Fiction”, “By Any Means”, and “Luca Brasi 2”. However, he is the top buzzed rapper in the music industry but his name has been linked with numerous controversies and scandals.

Born on February 5, 1986. He is towering tall with a height of 188 centimeters and 6’2” in feet & inches. He possesses a fit and healthy personality with a weight of 80 kilograms and 176 lbs pounds. He seems more handsome with his dark complexion black eyes and dark brown hair.

Date Of Birth5 February 1986
Age38 Years
HeightIn Centimeters – 188 cm

In Feet & Inches – 6’2”

WeightIn Kilograms – 80 Kg

In Pounds – 176 lbs

Body Measurements34-25-34
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack
Shoe Size11.5 (US)

According to the sources, Kevin’s estimated net worth is $1.5 million approximately.

Born and brought up in New Orleans, Louisiana, US, Kevin belongs to the African-American ethnicity. He gave birth to a group of triplets along with his two younger siblings. He was raised by his mother, Martha Green Gates. His father died of illness.

He attended Baton Rouge Community College but didn’t complete his graduation because he had a keen interest in music since his childhood. Although, he did a Master’s degree in Psychology through a prison program in 2011.

NicknameKevin
Real NameKevin Jerome Gilyard
Birth PlaceNew Orleans, Louisiana, US
ProfessionRapper, Singer, and Entrepreneur
Sexual OrientationStraight
SchoolNot Known
CollegeBaton Rouge Community College
ReligionChristianity
NationalityAmerican
Home TownNew Orleans, Louisiana, US
Debut Music VideoPick of Da Litter
Fathers NameName Not Known
Mothers NameMartha Green Gates
BrothersBrandon Gilyard

SisterName Not Known

Kevin commenced his music career in 2007 after getting signed to a local label, “Dead Game Records”. After that, he released mixtapes “Pick of Da Litter”(2007) and “All or Nuthin'”(2008) with Boosie Badazz and Webbie.

In 2011, Kevin released his hit mixtape named “Make ‘Em believe”. Moreover, he started his own label “Bread Winners’ Association” through which he released his first mixtape “Luca Brasi Story” in 2013. In 2013, he released another major mixtape “Stranger than Fiction”.

In 2014, he released three singles “Don’t Know”, “Posed to be in ‘Love'”, and “Amnesia” from the mixtape “By Any Means”. Later, he released mixtapes “Luca Brasi 2” with the single “I Don’t Get Tired” and “Murder for Hire” and also released a song named “Kno One”.

In 2016, his first studio album, “Islah” was released which turned out to be a major hit 2016. In 2018, he released three-song EP “Chained to the City”. His second EP “Only the Generals Gon Understand” was released on May 31, 2019. Kevin released the lead single titled “Push It” from his second album “I’m Him” on June 28, 2019.

He got married to his long-term girlfriend Dreka Haynes from which he had two children Islah Karen and Khaza Kamil Gates.

GirlfriendDreka Haynes
Marital StatusMarried
WifeDreka Haynes

ChildrenIslah Karen and Khaza Kamil Gates.

Here we are providing you a list of his favorite things.

Favorite ActorsNot Known
Favorite ActressNot Known
Favorite Musical InstrumentNot Known
Favorite Singer(s)Not Known
  • He has been involved in numerous controversies and scandals.
  • Kevin has many tattoos painted on his body.
  • He was sentenced to 180 days in jail in 2016.
  • Kevin started rapping at the age of 14 years.
  • His Zodiac Sign is Aquarius.
  • Gate’s earned a Master’s degree in Psychology.
  • He previously had a sexual relationship with his cousin.
  • He kicked a fan during his stage performance in 2015.
  • He has turned to Muslim along with his family since 2016.

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Arica Deslauriers

Update: 2024-05-21