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Kevin Gates

Hip-Hop/Rap·Music·mainstream·United States
5
QUALITY-TO-FAME GAP SCORE
/100
LISTENERS
9.0M
YT SUBS
9.2M
SOCIAL
11.4M
CHAMPIONS
0

Kevin Jerome Gilyard, professionally known as Kevin Gates, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter born February 5, 1986, from Louisiana. He is signed to Bread Winners' Association/Atlantic Records and has been active since 2007, with his most notable work being his 2016 debut album 'Islah' which reached #2 on Billboard.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (10)
  • Debut album 'Islah' reached #2 on Billboard 200
  • Hit songs include '2 Phones', 'Really Really', and 'I Don't Get Tired'
  • Breakthrough mixtape 'Make 'Em Believe' (2012) led to major label attention
  • Platinum certification for 'Islah'
  • Sync placement with 'Know Better' on Suicide Squad soundtrack (2016)
  • Received key to Las Vegas
  • 'Islah' album reached #2 Billboard 200 and platinum status
  • Successful singles '2 Phones' and 'Really Really'
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is Kevin Gates underrated?

Kevin Gates has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 5 out of 100. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem. they have notable achievements including debut album 'islah' reached #2 on billboard 200.

Q:What genre is Kevin Gates?

Kevin Gates works in Hip-Hop/Rap originating from United States (Louisiana). As a music artist at the "mainstream" level, Kevin Gates has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Hip-Hop scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Kevin Gates have?

Kevin Gates has approximately 9.0M monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 9.2M YouTube subscribers and approximately 11.4M combined social media followers. A substantial audience, though the gap analysis identifies areas where recognition still lags behind quality.

Q:Who are similar artists to Kevin Gates?

Fans of Kevin Gates often also enjoy Boosie Badazz, Young Buck, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, August Alsina, Lil Baby. These artists share common ground in the Hip-Hop space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate Kevin Gates's approach to hip-hop/rap, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Kevin Gates more famous?

With a Gap Score of 5/100, Kevin Gates's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (mainstream). Contributing factors: the gap between quality and fame often comes down to timing, market dynamics, and the inherent biases of recommendation algorithms that favor established artists.

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