I don’t want to be the center of attention any longer. I no longer want to be the television in the room - I’d rather be the sofa. Taking accountability is saying, “What can I do to make myself better?” Everybody has not walked the same life that I have. It’s a sad world when people look at such a great person and you place your fears and tramuas on others because of what you’ve been through. Realizing the power that I have in my words and my actions, they really hurt people. What made me start taking accountability for myself was me self-reflecting and realizing that I have a fear of not being in control. When did you realize the importance of self-accountability, and how did that contribute to your growth? He who faints in adversity is not strong. It also makes you have a greater belief and appreciation in your own capabilities. Being able to come out on the other side, it makes you have a greater belief and appreciation for God. I believed that my faith has gotten stronger through all of the hardships that I endured. How did your faith intensify over the years? Throughout your music, you’ve always been open about your relationship with a higher power. Despite his previous hardships, Gates isn’t dwelling on the past, as he continues to unlock the ultimate version of himself for a brighter tomorrow.īillboard spoke to Kevin Gates about his newfound growth, his upcoming album, falling in love with his wife again, and being ready for fame this time around. This summer, Gates rattled off two singles, “Push It” and “Facts” the former is a motivational anthem that encourages people to go beyond their limits, while “Facts” finds Gates stifling his opposition with hard-nosed lyrical punches. Women mature faster than men, but I’m proud of him.” It took a little longer then it took for most people.
He’s starting to hold himself accountable. “I’m watching Kevin Gates grow,” says the rapper of himself. Chained to the City and Only Generals the Gon Understand both highlighted Gates’ bruising delivery and cinematic storytelling as previews of his forthcoming sophomore album, I’m Him. Rather than allow his demons to cripple his confidence, the 33-year-old quickly doled out two EPs upon his prison release. Prior to the interview, he had parked himself towards the corner of the room and easily knocked out 25 diamond push-ups, “just because.”Īfter receiving a 30-month prison sentence stemming from a 2013 gun charge - which halted the upward trajectory of his 2016 debut album, Islah, and its top 20 smash “2 Phones” - Gates was released on parole in early 2018, and addressed the feelings of self-loathing that surged through his body. These days, Gates’ motor runs on self-discipline: he refuels his positive energy with affirmations, self-talks, physical activity, prayer. After sitting down for a Billboard interview and receiving my first question, which is about his religious faith, Kevin Gates cuts me off, and takes the time he needs to recenter before our 20-minute sitdown.
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