Kevin Gates networth: Fortune explored as wife Dreka reportedly seeks over $70K monthly in spousal and child support amid divorce

Kevin Gates' current net worth is around $4 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth. Gates is an American rapper, songwriter, singer, and entrepreneur, and music is his primary source of income. While he has been in the music industry since the early 2000s, the singer started gaining traction after releasing his debut album, Islah, in 2016. Islah remains his most successful album to date with a multi-platinum certification.

A multi-platinum certification in the US means the album sold 3 million units, with platinum certification being bestowed on every million units sold. His second album, I'm Him, gained a platinum certification after its release in 2019. The singer also had some of his mixtapes as well as several singles reach platinum or gold certification, all contributing to his income. In addition to units sold, the singer also gets revenue from music streaming.

Kevin Gates' music has also been featured in several movies and TV shows, including American Honey, The Resident, Your Honor and Suicide Squad, and more. As per Music Mix Makers, shows or movies, or other media wanting to use one's music need to obtain separate licenses for both the master recording and the composition. In both license cases, the owner of the piece of music's composition and the owner of the master recording are paid licensing fees. Thus, Kevin Gates has additional revenue from the licensed music featured in various shows and films.

In addition to his music revenue, Kevin Gates also derives a part of his net worth from the label he founded, Bread Winners' Association, as well as other business ventures, such as the I Don't Get Tired energy drink, as well as various other merchandise and products. Kevin Gates also gets money from touring as well as guest appearances. Kevin Gates released his latest record, Luca Brasi 4, on August 13, 2025.

Kevin Gates's wife, Dreka reportedly seeking $70k in child support

Gates's wife, Dreka, has reportedly filed for child support worth $70k: $27,193 for child support and $46,274 in spousal support. According to the report by TMZ, Dreka is also seeking designation as their children's primary physical custodian.

Dreka states in the court documents that since 2021, Gates has been dismantling the 'financial foundation of the family'. Dreka claims that Gates has stopped paying their children's tuition as well as their property taxes.

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Rapper Kevin Gates is getting dissed in court ... his estranged wife, Dreka, is claiming he cut off her and their children financially, so she wants a judge to order him to pay a ton in child and spousal support.​Read more: https://buff.ly/LAgiRmi

Dreka's court document states that the estranged duo's Mississippi farm is in foreclosure even as Gates has been flaunting his wealth with 18 luxury vehicles and a $4.7 million estate in Calabasas.

Dreka and Gates married in 2015 after dating for a long time. The duo stayed together for ten years before they divorced in July 2025. The duo has two children together. Kevin Gates was also briefly in a marriage to Brittany Renner from April 2025 to May 2025.

Gates released his album I'm Him 2 in 2025

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Gates released his album, I'm Him 2, on March 19, 2025, just a few months after Luca Brasi 4. The album has so far charted at the 63rd spot on the Billboard 200 album chart. The album is his fifth studio album.

The singer, alongside his solo career, has also been featured guest appearances in other artists' albums, including DaBaby's second studio album, Kirk, which was released on September 27, 2019.

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