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Dreka Gates And Kevin Gates: A Relationship Timeline
In the early 2000s, Kevin and Dreka were just teens in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, when their paths crossed, and sparks flew. According to a 2016 interview with The Source, Dreka shared they’d been together for at least 16 years by then, meaning they likely started dating around 2000 when they were about 14 or 15. Kevin, an aspiring rapper at the time, and Dreka built a bond that went beyond romance. They became business partners, too. Our good sis helped launch Kevin’s Bread Winners’ Association (BWA) label in 2010. She also appeared in his music videos and managed his career while he continued to rise to fame.
After over a decade of holding it down, Kevin and Dreka tied the knot on October 17, 2015, in a lavish ceremony that some had deemed long overdue. The couple welcomed two kids: daughter Islah, born in 2012, and son Khaza, born in 2014. Both parents decided to keep their kids out of the spotlight, focusing on family while juggling Kevin’s music career and Dreka’s wellness brand.
Kevin Gates Sparked Online Chatter After Suggesting He And Dreka Had Split
When he released a freestyle over Kodak Black‘s ‘Super General’ song in 2022, Kevin seemingly hinted there was trouble in paradise. Fans interpreted some of his lyrics as him seemingly confirming he was a single man, per Hip Hop DX. But his lyrics went deeper than just addressing his relationship status, as Kevin also rapped about lying to the world, trying to protect Dreka’s image.
Poured my heart out, I may fly again, you hurt me, I’m out the picture
Stressin’ ’bout me during yo’ pregnancy, your baby now resemble me
Went home to sleep, deep down, there’s tension when you knowin’ that somethin’ missin’
Suck it up, put all my energy back in Islah and lil’ Killa
Took the blame in interviews and made it look like I was trippin’
Made the “Dreka” song, lied to the world while tryna protect her image
Tell me you love me, I say it back, back in my mind, I’m indifferent
Dreka Previously Touched On Marital Issues With Kevin
Addressing their individual struggles, she explained, “We’re both coming into this relationship, we’re both bringing our own sh** into this relationship.” Dreka clarified that the periods when they were less visible together were times when they focused on personal growth, stating, “To be honest with you, the time you weren’t seeing us together were really just us working on ourselves.” Her comments suggested that their relationship had experienced some strain during that time, though she wouldn’t elaborate any further.
Dreka Files For Divorce, Weeks After Kevin And Brittany Renner’s Split
On Wednesday, July 30, Dreka reportedly filed for divorce from Kevin, citing “irreconcilable differences.” The filing noted they’d been separated since July 10, with Dreka seeking joint legal and physical custody of Islah and Khaza, plus spousal support. This reported divorce filing, via TMZ, comes weeks after Kevin’s 52-day “marriage” to Brittany ended. Kevin and Brittany claimed they had tied the knot in early April, before splitting by May 28. Brittany confirmed the breakup in a June 7 REAL 92.3 LA interview at a pre-BET Awards event. She mentioned Islam’s 90-day waiting period for reconciliation or pregnancy checks, saying she was focusing on herself moving forward.
Dreka Stayed Silent Amid Brittany Romance And Cheating Claims
Dreka stayed mum during Kevin’s fling while he was still married to her, focusing on posting about her wellness brand and skincare instead of addressing private matters. But fans speculate Kevin’s public romance with Brittany, complete with cozy Lakers game outings and flirty IG Lives may have pushed Dreka to her limit. Of course, this comes months after another woman named Persia P claimed to be Kevin’s girlfriend! She further alleged that the rapper misrepresented his marital status when they allegedly started seeing one another.
Taking to her Instagram Stories, she wrote:
“This man told me he’s legally separated, so that’s that. I simply came onto this platform to express how I feel ’cause I have every right to feel the way that I do and to women that are going through the same thing. It’s okay to stand up for yourself. Dealing with men that manipulate, gaslight, lie, all of that. I’m just sick of it all. I’m sick of this man leading me on this whole time.”
Kevin’s history of rumored flings and ‘Super General’ lyrics didn’t help. The rapper has yet to publicly respond to Dreka’s divorce filing.
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