Kevin Gates’s Net Worth 2024: Biography & Earnings
Kevin Gates’s Net Worth, Biography & Earnings – Kevin Gates is an American rapper, singer and entrepreneur who has a net worth of US$1 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. His wealth stems from his career in the music industry, endorsement deals and other business ventures.
Who is Kevin Gates?
Kevin Jerome Gilyard, known on the professional scene as Kevin Gates was born on February 5, 1986 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. He is the son of a Martha Green Gates, a Puerto Rican and father who was an African-American. Kevin has a twin brother, Brandon Gilyard who lives a secluded life of the public eye.
Kevin and his family years in their lives relocated to New Orleans, Louisiana before they chose to settle again at Baton Rouge. At age 13, he was arrested for the first time for joyriding in a stolen vehicle as a passenger.
When Kevin and his twin were 14 years, they lost their father who died of complications from AIDS. Gates attended Baton Rouge Community College for a short while when he was 17 years old.
Gates was signed to a local label called Dead Game Records at the beginning of his music career in 2005. In 2007, he released his debut tracks along with two other young rappers from Baton Rouge.
The tracks began to make waves but Gates’ career came to a sudden halt after he was accused of several crimes to which he spent a total 30 months in jail for. Having a tumultuous childhood and growing up, Gates did visit the prisons a lot for different crimes.
In 2015, he was captured on camera kicking a female fan in the chest for attempting to pull on his shorts. Gates served a year and half behind bars before being released on good behavior.
Gates later signed with Bread Winners’ Association with the partnership of Atlantic Records, releasing his debut solo album “Isiah” in January 2016, which peaked at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart.
Other mixtapes he worked on before releasing Isiah were; “Stranger Than Fiction,” “By Any Means,” and “Luca Brasi 2.” All those mixtapes had good listeners and they all peaked in the top 40 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Kevin Gates has been married to Dreka Haynes since 2015. The rapper has been blessed with four children, including Khaza Kamil Gates and Isiah Koren Gates.
How many houses and cars does Kevin Gates have?
Kevin Gates lives in a beautiful mansion downtown Los Angeles, California with his family. There has been reports he may have moved to Seattle.
The American rapper owns several luxurious automobiles, including Lamborghini Aventador, McLaren GT, Bentley Bentayga, Porsche 911 Turbo, Rolls Royce Wraith and others.
How much does Kevin Gates make per year?
According to CA knowledge, Kevin Gates makes US$200,000 annually from his endeavors.
What investments does Kevin Gates have?
As per reports, the rapper cum entrepreneur has made a number of investment all through his career so far.
How many Endorsement deals does Kevin Gates have?
Kevin Gates has so far inked endorsement deals with I Am T-Pain by Smule and IDGT Energy Drink.
How many Philanthropy works has Kevin Gates supported?
Kevin Gates does some charitable works behind the scenes. Together with his wife, they founded The Kevin and Dreka Gates Foundation, a non-profit organization with the purpose of educating youth and bringing awareness to depression etc.
The foundation also partnered with The Crystal Campaign (TCC) to help end the stigma around mental health. This is an initiative Gates has embarked on because of his personal struggle with mental health.
How many businesses does Kevin Gates own?
As an entrepreneur, he has been selling merchandise, shirts, posters, hoodies and album stores. Some of his famous products are; Khaza Hoodie, Big Lyfe Summer Shorts, Fatima knitted scarf, Big gangsta safe and Khaza Signature Trucker Hat.