<P> On September 22, 2017, Gates' spouse Dreka released "By Any Means 2 while Kevin remains in prison . She handled executive controls of the project . </P> <P> Kevin Gates is known primarily for his "confessional anthems" that blend often autobiographical lyrics with refined Southern beats . In a review of his debut album Islah, Consequence of Sound noted that "autobiography and honesty have always been central to (Gates') artistry ." Spin has noted that Gates often combines "melodic tunefulness" and "clenched - teeth street rap ." In recent releases, he has incorporated more singing, having trained with the singer, Monica . Gates' lyrics often deal with subjects like depression, poverty, and prison time . He has listed numerous artists among his influences including Nas, Biggie Smalls, Jay - Z, Tupac Shakur, Eminem, and others . </P> <P> Gates married his longtime girlfriend, Dreka Haynes, in October 2015 . The couple have two children, Islah and Khaza . Gates hinted that he had children by other women in a 2013 interview with Complex: "I got some children . I'm real real close with them . I lay in the bed with them, hold them, love on them . It really doesn't make sense to say (how many kids I have). Not in a bad way, but it's not like the public will ever get to see my children, and if they do see them, they aren't going to know they're mine ." </P> <P> Gates is a practicing Muslim along with his wife, and went in September 2016 to Mecca for Hajj . </P>

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