Kevin Gates
05-Feb-1986
United States
Rapper
Kevin Jerome Gilyard, better known by his stage name Kevin Gates, is an American rapper, musician and businessman. He is best known for his hit hit studio album 'Islah', which was released in 2016, and is known for his mixtapes, such as 'Stranger than Fiction', and 'By Me Means'. After releasing many hilarious songs and mixtapes throughout his career, he can be considered one of the most successful American singers of his time. Gates, who began his career in 2005 after signing for Dead Game Record, a local label, rose to prominence in the late 2000s, with rappers Webster Gradney, better known as Webbie, and Torrence Hatch, better known as Boosie Badazz. All three released their first mixtape, 'Pack of Da Litter' in 2007. In 2008, they released 'All or Nuthin'. Gates is best known for his autobiographical themes in his songs. He became very popular after the release of 'Eslah,' his studio album. He cited well-known artists such as Eminem and Jay-Z as his influence. Along with his success in the music industry, Gates also has a negative side, and has been out and about in prison several times. She brought up the controversy after denigrating a woman in 2015 while on stage. He is currently serving a 30-month prison sentence.