Unfortunately, Kevin Gates was recently sentenced for an outstanding gun charge and will be locked up until summer of 2018 (at the earliest). Thankfully the melodically-inclined rapper has a solid back-catalog of music we can continue to enjoy in his absence. We also put together a few facts you may not know about the Louisiana-born emcee.
Kevin Gates, whose real name is Kevin Gilyard, has always been a bit of enigmatic figure. Despite his rough upbringing, his demeanor is anything but. Get a closer look at Gates with our video, from his early entry into the penal system to his burgeoning talent as a hook man.