Kevin Gates is a renowned American rapper, singer, and entrepreneur. Kevin Gates is the son of Martha Green Gates
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His mother Martha Green Gates is a Puerto Rican mother and his father was an African American. Kevin Gates and his family first settled in New Orleans, Louisiana, before relocating to Baton Rouge.
Kevin Gates had a turbulent childhood and was arrested for the first time at the age of 13 in 1999 for joyriding in a stolen vehicle as a passenger. He lost contact with his father when he was young, but reconnected with him as a teenager.
Kevin Gates’ father died of AIDS complications when he was 14 years old. He briefly attended Baton Rouge Community College when he was 17 years old.
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Gates’ love for music began at a young age. His breakthrough came in 2013 with the release of his mixtape “The Luca Brasi Story,” which received critical acclaim and helped him gain a wider audience.
Since then, Kevin Gates has released several successful projects, including albums such as “Islah,” “By Any Means,” and “I’m Him.”
He is known for his introspective and emotional lyrics, which touch on topics such as his struggles with mental health, drug addiction, and relationship issues.
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