Top-Rated Speakers Bureau and Entertainment Booking Agency for Corporate Meetings and Business Events. Book an AAE Speaker Today.
Top-Rated Speakers Bureau and Entertainment Booking Agency for Corporate Meetings and Business Events. Book an AAE Speaker Today.
Click to Open Search Bar

Kevin Gates

Rapper and Singer, Part of XXL's Freshmen Class

Rapper and Singer, Part of XXL's Freshmen Class

Travels From Travels From:
Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Speaking Fee Speaking Fee:
Categories Categories:
Categories Categories:
REQUEST BOOKING INFORMATION

Kevin Gates Biography

Kevin Gilyard, better known by his stage name Kevin Gates, is an American rapper and singer born in New Orleans, Louisiana and moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana right after where he was raised. He is of Puerto Rican descent.

Gates first began rapping in 2007, when he began making music with fellow Louisiana natives such as Webbie and Lil Boosie. Gates first received attention with his 2008 single "Get in the Way" featuring Lil Boosie. Soon after, he and Boosie would be incarcerated in separate cases. Gates would then be released in 2011 and immediately returned to recording music. He would soon earn the attention of Lil Wayne and would start being managed by Young Money Entertainment's management wing. In early 2013, Gates released a mixtape, “The Luca Brasi Story” which was called "easily the best rap-related thing" in February 2013 by Spin Magazine, who also said he has "been a rapper to watch for a few years now". “The Luca Brasi Story” has been downloaded from popular mixtape sharing site, DatPiff, over 130,000 times.

In 2013, it was announced that Gates signed to Atlantic Records. Gates was also featured on Pusha T's 2013 mixtape “Wrath of Caine” on the song "Trust You" and was featured on frequent collaborator Gudda Gudda's mixtape “Guddaville 3” on the song "Hustle All Day" also featuring Flow. Mid-2013 he released a street album titled “Stranger Than Fiction,” the street album featured guest appearances by Wiz Khalifa and Juicy J along with being supported by the single "4:30". “Stranger Than Fiction” debuted at number 37 on the Billboard 200 selling 8,400 copies in its first week. Rolling Stone ranked his song "Wylin" at number 40, on their list of the 100 Best Songs of 2013. His second street album “By Any Means” was released in 2014. It debuted at number 17 on the Billboard 200, selling 17,000 copies in the United States.

Gates was named part of the 2014 XXL Freshmen Class. He continues to write and record music.

Kevin Gates Videos

  • Kevin Gates - Really Really (Official Video) - YouTube

FAQs on booking Kevin Gates

  • How do I book Kevin Gates to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Kevin Gates for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Kevin Gates, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Kevin Gates or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Kevin Gates

    Speaking fees for Kevin Gates, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Kevin Gates are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kevin Gates, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Kevin Gates speak about?

    Kevin Gates is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Black Heritage.
  • Where does Kevin Gates travel from?

    Kevin Gates generally travels from Baton Rouge, LA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Kevin Gates’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Kevin Gates for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kevin Gates for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Kevin Gates or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Kevin Gates is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Kevin Gates for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Kevin Gates generally travels from Baton Rouge, LA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rob $tone, Jidenna, Lil Durk, Isaiah Rashad and Juicy J. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kevin Gates for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.

  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP