Kevin Gates has been accused by his estranged wife, Dreka Gates, of withholding financial support for her and their two children as their divorce proceedings move forward in Louisiana court.
In filings obtained by TMZ, Dreka Gates alleges that the rapper, whose legal name is Kevin Jerome Gilyard, began “dismantling the financial foundation of their family” in late 2021. She claims he stopped covering basic expenses, including property taxes and tuition for their children’s private schooling. During the same period, she says, he continued to make high-value purchases, including 18 luxury vehicles and a $4.7 million estate in Calabasas, California.
Court documents further indicate that the couple’s Mississippi farm is facing foreclosure after the IRS levied $7 million for unpaid federal taxes. Dreka Gates is seeking $27,193 in monthly child support and $46,274 in spousal support. She asserts that such payments are essential to maintain the children’s living conditions and education.
Kevin Gates & Dreka Gates Divorce
Kevin Gates has reportedly taken the position that the pair were never legally married. The claim his estranged wife describes as “factually baseless.” She maintains they were married in October 2015 following a lengthy relationship. The couple share two children, identified in court documents as Islah, 12, and Khaza, 11.
Dreka Gates filed for divorce in July, citing irreconcilable differences. Her filing also seeks temporary primary custody, stating that the children have lived with her nearly full-time since 2023.
The case highlights a widening dispute between the parties over financial obligations of their marriage. The filings depict a stark contrast between the rapper’s public image and the alleged financial instability affecting his family.
Counsel for both parties have not yet issued public statements. Representatives for Kevin Gates did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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