Kevin Gates Wife — Kevin Jerome Gilyard, better known by his stage name “Kevin Gates”, is an American rapper and singer from Louisiana.
He gained his recognition in 2005 when he decided to sign to the label Dead Game Records. Gate’s first album was released in 2007 titled Pick of Da Litter.
He is currently signed to Bread Winners and has a partnership with Atlantic Records.
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Kevin Gates was born in Louisiana on the 5th of February, 1986.
He grew up with his family in Louisiana but later the family decided to move to Baton Rouge. When he was 17 years old he attended Baton Rouge Community College.
Gates has African-American and Puerto Rican ancestry.
After Gates graduated from Baton Rouge Community College, he wanted to start his career as a rapper. He began his career in 2005 when he signed to the record label Dead Game Records.
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In 2008 he released two mixtapes entitled Pick of Da Litter and All or Nuthin’. Gates described his two mixtapes as “a lot of pain…. a lot of true stories”.
Gates has always had a passion for music. His career gained success in 2012 when he signed to Lil Wayne’s music label Young Money Entertainment. Although he was signed, Gates never signed a record deal with Young Money.
In 2013 Gates released several mixtapes, and he later signed with Atlantic Records. He has collaborated with famous rappers including the likes of Jamie Foxx, 2 Chainz, and Ty Dolla Sign.
After he released The Luca Brasi Story, he gained a lot of recognition. The mixtape also made it to No.17 in Billboard 200. With the release of his 13th mixtape Gates earned his third Billboard 200 listing in a row.
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Kevin Gates Wife
Is Kevin Gates still married?
Yes, Kevin Gates is married to Dreka Haynes.
Gates started dating Dreka in 2003, and the two eventually got married in 2015.
They celebrated 18 years together in October 2021.
Who is Dreka Haynes ?
Dreka Gates, born on August 31, 1986, is an actress, entrepreneur, social media star, YouTuber, media face, and internet sensation.
She has found great success both on social media and in the music, modeling, and acting industries. She’s also done a lot of charity work and even taken up farming as a part-time job/hobby.
Despite being married to a famous rapper, the multi-talented star has found plenty of fame in her own right.
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