Rapper Kevin Gates Accused Of Cutting His Kids Off Financially

Kevin Gates has been accused of being in debt, in parenting terms.

The rapper's estranged wife, Dreka, is in court to collect every penny he currently owes her in child and spousal support, and it is a substantial amount.

Rapper Kevin Gates and ex-wife, Dreka, parted ways in July, after a decade together and the birth of two children.

The songwriter's estranged wife explained in her filing that the family's financial situation was significantly impacted when he stopped fulfilling important obligations, including paying property taxes and their children's tuition, in 2021.

Now, Dreka wants the judge to order Gates to pay the amount owed, as he has enough to splurge on 18 luxury vehicles and a $4.7 million sprawling estate in Calabasas. 

She also wants the rapper to initiate a payment plan of $27,193 per month for child support and $46,274 per month for spousal support.

TMZ confirmed, citing court documents, that the rapper's ex stated to the court that their Mississippi farm is now in foreclosure after it was issued a levy for $7 million in unpaid taxes. 

The rapper's estranged wife also made another grand request from the judge surrounding the well-being of their two kids, Islah and Khaza. Dreka pushed to become the designated primary physical custodian of their two children.

The musician's ex noted that if the arrangement were not long-term, she would settle for a temporary arrangement that guaranteed the kids' well-being. In her agitation, Dreka emphasized that the children have already spent 95% of their time with her since 2023.

Meanwhile, Gates has reacted to the filing by insisting that since they were never both legally married, Dreka's requests. His legal team was reportedly taking a "factually baseless position" to tackle the financial and custody demands.

The estranged duo reportedly met in 2003 and began a relationship that was solidified by their shared passion for hard work. Dreka recalled meeting Gates as a young rapper scribbling away in his grandmother's house, who shared his dreams of taking music seriously.

Dreka and Gates welcomed their first child in 2012 and a second in 2014 before they got married in 2015. The rapper's estranged wife broke out as a businesswoman in 2010 when she established a record label known as Bread Winner Association alongside Gates.

She has also appeared in a few of the rapper's music videos for "Breakfast" and "Power." Aside from music-related hustle, Dreka also established her own cannabis shop known as BE Provisions, alongside a skincare company that promotes body wellness.

In April, The Blast reported that the rapper shared a highly controversial opinion on the dynamics of LeBron and Savannah James' union on Instagram. The duo has been married for over a decade, but Kevin is not convinced that they are the real deal.

"I like the way them white women look at LeBron. Like, when as soon as he walks out there, they just be like, 'Oh oh oh.' They be d-cked out," the rapper said.

Kevin concluded his social media speech, noting that while the public may not appreciate his version of the truth, he has decided to stand by his convictions. He emphasized his love for the basketball legend as the reason for his comment, noting that he should not have to "go through that in the playoffs."

LeBron soon caught wind of Kevin's viral remarks and took to Instagram, firing a volley of posts to defend his family. The basketballer attached a clear caption alongside his post as a concise response to the musician.

In the two photos he shared, Lebron and Savannah were smiling at each other and hugging after what seems to be one of his games. The basketball player stressed that a king has nothing to do with the views of the peasantry.

He ended the post with a shoutout to his darling wife as fans slammed Kevin for even daring to speak on a family he does not know. The fans emphasized that Savannah looked nothing like the "groupies" who typically fawn over athletes.

Kevin fought back, reiterating that the truth hurts, and all he did with his advice was show the athlete how much he genuinely loved him. "Long as you being celebrated, that's all I care about. I don't care if I gotta fallout with somebody, I love to get the results," Kevin ended his statement.