Kevin Gates’ kids: How many children does the rapper have?
Kevin Gates, whose real name is Kevin Jerome Gilyard, is a famous American rapper, singer, songwriter and entrepreneur. He is widely recognized for his studio albums, Khaza and Isla, which he named after his children. This article shares deep insights about Kevin Gates' kids for fans who want to know them.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Kevin Gates’ profile summary
- What are Kevin Gates' kids' names?
- Does Kevin Gates have a son named Tyler?
- How old is Kevin Gates' daughter?
- How many children does Kevin Gates have?
- Who is Kevin Gates' kids' mother?
- How many baby mamas does Kevin Gates have?
- Kevin Gates and Dreka's relationship
- Are Dreka and Kevin still married?
- What is Kevin Gates’ net worth?
- Where do Kevin Gates' wife and kids live?
- Why did Kevin Gates change his name?
Kevin Gates is one of the most successful rappers in America. The singer began his music career in 2005 but released his first studio album, Isla, in 2016. The album features hit singles like Time for That and 2 Phones.
Kevin Gates’ profile summary
| Full name | Kevin Jerome Gilyard |
| Famous as | Kevin Gates |
| Gender | Male |
| Birthdate | 5 February 1986 |
| Age | 38 years (as of 2024) |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Birthplace | Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA |
| Residence | Calabasas, California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Religion | Muslim |
| Height | 6'2'' (188 cm) |
| Weight | 92 kg (203 lbs.) Approx.) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Black |
| Mother | Martha Green Gates |
| Siblings | 2 (brother and sister) |
| Marital status | Married |
| Spouse | Dreka Haynes Gates |
| Children | 4 |
| School | McKinley High School |
| College | Baton Rouge Community College |
| Profession | Rapper, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur |
| Net worth | $2 million (Approx.) |
| X (Twitter) | @iamkevingates |
| @iamkevingates | |
| TikTok | @iamkevingates |
What are Kevin Gates' kids' names?
Kevin Gates has two known biological children, Isla Koren Gates and Isla Koren Gates. The American rapper frequently shares videos of them on social media.
1. Isla Koren Gates
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- Full name: Isla Koren Gates
- Birthdate: 30 November 2012
- Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
- Age: 12 years old (as of 2024)
- Birthplace: United States
- Parents: Kevin Gates and Dreka Gates
Isla Koren Gates is the daughter of Kevin and Dreka Gates. Her mother is a model, social media personality, and entrepreneur. Kevin Gates named his first studio album Isla after his daughter, which means 'to make better' in Arabic.
In 2022, the US-based rapper opened up about a crushing conversation with Isla that made him stop rapping anything carnal in music.
2. Khaza Kamil Gates
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- Full name: Khaza Kamil Gates
- Birthdate: 10 May 2014
- Zodiac sign: Taurus
- Age: 10 years old (as of 2024)
- Birthplace: United States
- Parents: Kevin Gates and Dreka Gates
Khaza Kamil Gates is the second child of Kevin Gates and Dreka. The American rapper named his third album, Khaza, after him. The album debuted at no.8 on the US Billboard after its release in 2017.
Does Kevin Gates have a son named Tyler?
Kevin prefers to keep his other children out of the limelight. His oldest son is named Tyler, and his second son is called Kayson. The rapper once invited Kayson on stage while performing and introduced him to the audience.
How old is Kevin Gates' daughter?
Isla Gates was born on 30 November 2012 in the US and is 12 years old as of 2024.
How many children does Kevin Gates have?
The American rapper has at least four kids, but two are not in the limelight. His song Ridiculous has a line that goes:
Four children, gotta look out for Tyler, Daughter Islah, got Kayson, and Khaza.
While talking about his family in an interview, Kevin Gates acknowledged having a close relationship with his children. The rapper said:
I got some children. I'm really close with them. I lay in the bed with them, hold them, and love on them. It really doesn't make sense to say [how many kids I have]. Not in a bad way, but it's not like the public will ever get to see my children, and if they do see them, they aren't going to know they're mine.
These statements were elaborated in a YouTube video where Kevin revealed that he takes care of many kids he considers his, and they take him as their father. The rapper said.
I have a lot of children. I know I don't have a lot of biological children, but you can't tell them that I am not their biological father…I don't like to make the distinction between, you know, because I have a lot of children that I take care of.
Who is Kevin Gates' kids' mother?
The American rapper has two kids with his wife, Dreka Haynes Gates, and several other kids from past relationships who are older than Dreka Gates' children.
How many baby mamas does Kevin Gates have?
Aside from his wife, the American rapper has several baby mamas, including Brooke Royal, the mother of his second son, Kayson. The identities of his other baby mamas are unknown.
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Kevin Gates and Dreka's relationship
Rapper Kevin Gates and the social media personality have been in a relationship since around 2003 and married in October 2015. The couple has two children, Isla and Khaza. Dreka and Kevin Gates' kids' age difference is around two years.
Dreka was born on 31 August 1986 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA, and pursued a bachelor's degree in fashion merchandising at the Louisiana State University.
She rose to stardom following her relationship with the rapper. Kevin Gates' wife posts fashion-related content on social media, and shares travel vlogs and skincare tips on her YouTube channel.
Are Dreka and Kevin still married?
Dreka and Kevin Gates are still married and have collaborated on many projects, including co-founding the Bread Winners' Association, which releases Kevin's music and that of others. The couple run the record label together.
Kevin and his wife were rumored to have broken up in May 2020, July 2021, and October 2021, but neither has ever commented on these speculations.
The rapper was even rumored to have a thing with the celebrity stylist Jojo Zarur in the spring of 2022 after they were seen in one of the finest restaurants in New York. It turned out that the two were shooting the clip of his dinner.
What is Kevin Gates’ net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, the rapper is worth $2 million.
Where do Kevin Gates' wife and kids live?
His wife, Dreka Haynes, and their two children live with him in Los Angeles. The rapper also has a home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he grew up.
Why did Kevin Gates change his name?
He dropped the stage name K. Gates and began using Kevin Gates to avoid confusion with another artist with the same name who had bagged a major label deal. The rapper said in a 2015 interview with Vice:
I changed the name because he signed a major deal with Atlantic, and in my aspirations to sign a major label deal, I thought the record corporations wouldn’t attach themselves to two of the same name because it would be brand confusion. It would take too much energy to differentiate when we trying to sell T-shirts and tickets to shows. I didn’t want to confuse the consumer.
Kevin Gates' kids stay out of the limelight. Being famous makes people want to know more about his children, but the rapper limits information about them that reaches the media and the Internet.
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