Kevin Gates was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1986. He began rapping at the age of 14 and released his first mixtape in 2007. Gates gained fame with his mixtapes, which culminated in the release of his debut album “Islah” in 2016, which peaked at number two on the US Billboard 200. Throughout his career, he has worked with artists such as 2 Chainz, Lil Wayne, and Juicy J, and released multiple other successful albums. He has also been open about his struggles with mental health and served time in prison for weapons charges. Despite setbacks, Gates continues to be a prolific and influential rapper in the hip-hop community.
