Kevin Gates Tickets

About Kevin Gates

Public Attention

This happen when he started making music with Louisiana natives Webbie and Lil Boosie. He drew the first attention to himself in 2008 with the single “Get in the Way”, in the recording of which Lil Boosie took part. Very soon, Lil Wayne also paid attention to him too. At the same time, Kevin began to be managed by Young Money Entertainment's management wing.

First Releases

At the beginning of 2013, Kevin Gates let out a mixtape “The Luca Brasi Story”, which the magazine Spin called “just the best rap thing”. The album was spread via the popular website of mixtapes DatPiff. In total, the record was downloaded 130 thousand times. In 2013, it became known about the partnership between Kevin Gates and Atlantic Records. Kevin also appeared on Pusha T's 2013 mixtape “Wrath of Caine” in the track “Trust You”. Soon the rapper let out a street album “Stranger Than Fiction”. The record made huge success in charts. Wiz Khalifa and Juicy J appeared as guest stars. The disc debuted at No. 37 at Billboard 200. Rolling Stone put the track “Wylin” at No. 40, on the list of 100 Best Songs of 2013. The second street disc “By Any Means” appeared on March 17, 2014. The album ranked at No. 17 at Billboard 200. Gates was called the part of the 2014 XXL Freshmen Class.