Kevin Gates Honors His Wife & Airs Out His Bad Behavior On "Dreka"

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Open and honest.

Happy couple Kevin Gates and his wife Dreka recently announced they're expecting their next bundle of joy soon, and it's possible that the welcoming of Baby Gilyard has caused the rapper to become reflective of his relationship. If there's one thing we know about Gates it's that he's not a shy person, so he decided to honor his wife with a new open and honest single titled "Dreka."

The Lousiana rapper put pen to paper and shared lyrics about all of his shortcomings including prison stints and infidelities. It seems that Dreka has endured much in her lengthy relationship with Kevin Gates, but she's remained by his side throughout it all. Gates is appreciative of all that his wife has done for him in the years that they've been together, so listen to the I'm Him rapper sing his woman's praises on "Dreka" and let us know what you think. Also, make sure to read our Digital Cover Story with Kevin Gates right here.

Quotable Lyrics

Tryin' to tear down what you helped me build on purpose, but you stay inside
Makin' you look stupid in the streets, but you stay by me
Hoes say this and that, you never speak, you stay silent
Sometimes I just sit alone and think
Couldn't take it if the shit I did was ever done to me
Women keep their business real discreet, and they stay smilin'


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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