Kevin Gates
With the release of his 13th mixtape, Luca Brasi 2, Gates earned his third Billboard 200 listing in a row. The mixtape peaked at number 38. The mixtape featured the single "I Don't Get Tired" which became Gates' first song to make the US Billboard Hot 100 and his first song to be certified Gold. In February and March 2015, Gates embarked on the I Don't Get Tired Tour throughout much of the South.
In May 2015, Gates released another mixtape, Murder for Hire, which was said to be the third installment in the Luca Brasi series.
In July 2015, he released the song "Kno One", which would become the first single from his debut studio album, Islah.
In late August 2015, Gates was the subject of some controversy after a video surfaced of him allegedly kicking a female fan in the chest at a show in Lakeland, Florida. Gates responded to the allegations shortly thereafter in the form of a song called "The Truth," noting (among other things) that the fan had been tugging on his shorts. Later in October 2015, Gates announced the title and release date of his debut studio album, Islah, which means "to make better" in Arabic and is also the name of his firstborn daughter. The album was originally slated for release on December 11, 2015. The album would eventually be pushed back to January 29, 2016. It featured a total of four singles: "Kno One", "Time for That", "Really Really" and "2 Phones". Both "Really Really" and "2 Phones" received commercial success. The album sold 112,000 copies in the first week of its release and it also peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 chart. The album had almost no guest appearances with the exception of Trey Songz, Ty Dolla Sign, and Jamie Foxx who are all featured on the bonus track, "Jam". Islah received largely positive reviews with Inverse calling it the "Best Album of 2016 So Far." Pitchfork noted that it was "by far the best single release of his career."
On May 26, 2016, Gates announced that the sequel to Murder for Hire would be coming on May 27, 2016.
On September 22, 2017, Gates' spouse Dreka released By Any Means 2 while he remained in prison. She handled executive controls of the project. The mixtape reached number four on the Billboard 200.
In May 2018, Gates released the three-song EP Chained to the City. This serves as his first release since being released from prison.
On May 31, 2019, Gates released his second EP, titled "Only the Generals Gon Understand".
On June 28, 2019, Gates released "Push It", along with the music video. The song will serve as the lead single to his upcoming second album I'm Him.
With the release of his 13th mixtape, Luca Brasi 2, Gates earned his third Billboard 200 listing in a row. The mixtape peaked at number 38. The mixtape featured the single "I Don't Get Tired" which became Gates' first song to make the US Billboard Hot 100 and his first song to be certified Gold. In February and March 2015, Gates embarked on the I Don't Get Tired Tour throughout much of the South.
In May 2015, Gates released another mixtape, Murder for Hire, which was said to be the third installment in the Luca Brasi series.
In July 2015, he released the song "Kno One", which would become the first single from his debut studio album, Islah.
In late August 2015, Gates was the subject of some controversy after a video surfaced of him allegedly kicking a female fan in the chest at a show in Lakeland, Florida. Gates responded to the allegations shortly thereafter in the form of a song called "The Truth," noting (among other things) that the fan had been tugging on his shorts. Later in October 2015, Gates announced the title and release date of his debut studio album, Islah, which means "to make better" in Arabic and is also the name of his firstborn daughter. The album was originally slated for release on December 11, 2015. The album would eventually be pushed back to January 29, 2016. It featured a total of four singles: "Kno One", "Time for That", "Really Really" and "2 Phones". Both "Really Really" and "2 Phones" received commercial success. The album sold 112,000 copies in the first week of its release and it also peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 chart. The album had almost no guest appearances with the exception of Trey Songz, Ty Dolla Sign, and Jamie Foxx who are all featured on the bonus track, "Jam". Islah received largely positive reviews with Inverse calling it the "Best Album of 2016 So Far." Pitchfork noted that it was "by far the best single release of his career."
On May 26, 2016, Gates announced that the sequel to Murder for Hire would be coming on May 27, 2016.
On September 22, 2017, Gates' spouse Dreka released By Any Means 2 while he remained in prison. She handled executive controls of the project. The mixtape reached number four on the Billboard 200.
In May 2018, Gates released the three-song EP Chained to the City. This serves as his first release since being released from prison.
On May 31, 2019, Gates released his second EP, titled "Only the Generals Gon Understand".
On June 28, 2019, Gates released "Push It", along with the music video. The song will serve as the lead single to his upcoming second album I'm Him.
