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Kevin Gates

Kevin Gates grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he started making music early. He left high school to focus on it, and his 2013 mixtape 'Stranger Than...

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Kevin Gates, the Baton Rouge rapper with a direct style

His music mixes hip-hop and R&B, drawing from personal experience and legal struggles.

For a sense of his sound, try 'Wetty' or 'Just Ride.' They frame his mix of hip-hop and R&B pretty well.

Gates got attention with his 2013 mixtape 'Stranger Than Fiction' for its straightforward approach. His debut album 'Islah' in 2016 had hits like '2 Phones' and 'Thinking With My Dick,' reaching number two on the Billboard 200. He keeps writing through prison sentences and court cases, making songs that feel honest about everyday life.

He left high school in Baton Rouge to focus on music early. After 'Islah,' he released albums like 'By Any Means 2' in 2017 and 'I'm Him' in 2019, mostly working solo but sometimes with others like Curren$y on 'Just Ride.'

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Kevin Gates grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he started making music early. He left high school to focus on it, and his 2013 mixtape 'Stranger Than Fiction' got attention for its direct style. In 2016, his debut album 'Islah' reached number two on the Billboard 200, and songs like '2 Phones' and 'Thinking With My Dick' became hits.

His lyrics often draw from personal experience, with a sound that mixes hip-hop and R&B. He's worked with other artists like Curren$y on tracks such as 'Just Ride,' but mostly records as a solo act. Gates has released several albums since, including 'By Any Means 2' in 2017 and 'I'm Him' in 2019.

Legal issues have been part of his story, including a prison sentence in 2008 and other court cases after his release. He kept writing music through that time, and his work tends to be straightforward about struggle and everyday life.

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