In 2012, I drove from Nashville to Baton Rouge to see Kevin Gates at Varsity Theatre. Seven years later, I find myself doing the same thing, except this time it’s from New Orleans and I am not only a ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Baton Rouge rapper Kevin Gilyard, better known as Kevin Gates, returned back to his former high school for the first time since becoming famous. Kevin Gates surprised ...

Baton Rouge rapper Kevin Gates stopped by his alma mater, McKinley Senior High School, in a special surprise visit on Monday, their last day of school. Students and staff whipped out their phones, ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Baton Rouge native rap artist Kevin Gates announced his U.S. tour dates for 2025, with one stop for fans in his hometown. Gates, whose real name is Kevin Gilyard, ...

Kevin Gates has come a long way from his All or Nuthin’ mixtape era. Since then, the Bottom/Baton Rouge native has flourished as an MC – and Gates now has the key to the city of Baton Rouge. Gates ...

Baton Rouge rapper Kevin Gates is headed back to his hometown for his national tour in the fall. The rapper and singer/songwriter announced dates on social media for "The Amilio Tour," which features ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Baton Rouge native and chart-topping rapper, Kevin Gates, stopped by McKinley Senior High School on Monday, May 22 for a special surprise visit with students on their last ...

Kevin Gates addressed LeBron and Savannah James’s reactions to his viral relationship comments, and he’s not backing down. The Baton Rouge rapper didn’t hold back during an Instagram Live session last ...