Meet the Kevin Gates’ daughter Islah Koren Gates: Age, Wiki, Bio

Who is Islah Koren Gates?

Islah Koren Gates was born on 30 November 2012 under the zodiac sign of Sagittarius, in the United State, however, the exact place of her birth is unknown. She is an 11-year-old celebrity child, probably best recognized for being the daughter of renowned American rapper Kevin Gates and social media star and entrepreneur Dreka Gates.

How rich is she, as of now? Islah Koren Gates’ Net Worth

When it comes to speaking about Islah’s net worth, it is important to note that her professional career is yet to come since she is still a child, aged 11, so she doesn’t have her own wealth at the moment. Nevertheless, as the daughter of millionaires, she likely benefits from the substantial fortune of her well-known father and mother – Kevin Gates has an estimated fortune that surpasses $1 million, primarily earned through his successful ventures in the music industry. On the other hand, her mother, Dreka Gates, boasts a wealth of over $2 million, accumulated through her social media-based career and entrepreneurial pursuits.

Early Life, Parents, Siblings, Nationality, Ethnicity, Religion, Educational Background, Appearance

Islah is being raised somewhere in Louisiana by her famous parents Kevin and Dreka Gates. Her parents crossed their paths while in high school, and their romantic journey officially began back in 2003. After nine years of dating, Islah’s arrival marked a significant moment in the family. They then welcomed her younger brother, named Khaza Kamil Gates, on 10 May 2014. Subsequently, Kevin and Dreka exchanged their wedding vows at a private ceremony, in front of their friends and family, which was held on 17 October of the following year in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Besides Khaza, Islah has a few other half-siblings as her father Kevin once revealed that he has other children with other women; however, their names and mothers remain undisclosed.

Islah holds American nationality and belongs to the African-American ethnic group. In terms of her religion, she is a Muslim just like her parents. Looking at her education, Islah is pursuing her education through homeschooling together with her brother. Speaking about her appearance, Islah has dark brown curly hair and dark brown eyes. As she continues to grow, her complete body measurements haven’t been disclosed. Her first name, Islah, is of Arabic origin with the meaning ‘to improve’ or ‘reform’, while her middle name, Koren, means ‘bright’ or ‘shining and gleaming’.

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Professional Career

Despite her young age, Islah has already achieved global fame as a celebrity child. In 2016, Kevin honored her by naming his debut studio album after her, which achieved huge success. Islah shares a very close bond with her father, often accompanying him to public events, to concerts and on tours,. During his 2018 “Luca Brasi 3” tour in Austin, Texas, Islah stole the show, showcasing her dancing talent by mirroring her father’s moves. Although her career is yet to come, it seems that she’s interested in following her father’s footsteps. In addition, she may continue in her mother’s footsteps as well; we’ll see what the future brings.

Who is her father? Kevin Gates Short Wiki/Bio

Born as Kevin Jerome Gilyard on 5 February 1986 under the zodiac sign of Aquarius, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana USA, he’s made a name for himself in the music industry as a renowned rapper. He had a very turbulent childhood, and was mostly raised by his Puerto Rican mother, Lucille Gilyard, since his African American father, Kevin Gilyard Sr., struggled with addiction and was absent for a large part of his childhood. He has a twin brother, named Brandon Gilyard, and a sister, whose name is unknown. At the age of 13, Kevin faced his first arrest after being charged with joyriding as a passenger in a stolen vehicle. Subsequently, his family was struck with a tragedy since his father passed away from complications related to AIDS when Kevin was 14. Regarding his education, upon matriculation from a local high school, Kevin briefly pursued higher education at Baton Rouge Community College, but later obtained his master’s degree in psychology through a prison program while being incarcerated from 2008 to 2011.

Career Beginnings

Kevin launched his music career in 2007 by joining the local record label Dead Game Records and collaborating with Boosie Badazz and Webbie on his debut mixtape, entitled “Pick Of Da Litter”. This initial success was followed by his second mixtape “All or Nuthin’” in 2008. However, his career faced a setback due to legal troubles which led him to serve almost three years in jail alongside Boosie. Following his stint in prison, Kevin continued to pursue his music career further with the release in 2012 of a mixtape, entitled “Make ‘Em Believe”,.

Rise to Fame

Thereafter, Kevin took a significant step in his career by establishing his record label, Bread Winners’ Association, through which he issued the critically acclaimed mixtape “The Luca Brasi Story” (2013). Following this success, he signed a contract with Atlantic Records later that year, and recorded his debut major label mixtape “Stranger Than Fiction”, which peaked at No. 37 on Billboard 200. Despite these achievements, Kevin faced another period of imprisonment lasting three and a half months, after which he issued the 2014 mixtape “By Any Means”, featuring guest appearances from such renowned artists as Rico Love, Plies, and 2 Chainz. It peaked at No. 17 on Billboard 200 chart. By the end of the same year, he’d also recorded the mixtape “Luca Brasi 2” with the single “I Don’t Get Tired” which not only marked his debut on Billboard Hot 100 but also earned a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The subsequent year saw the release of his next mixtape “Murder For Hire”.

Continued Success

Following a string of successful mixtapes, Kevin eventually recorded his debut studio album “Islah”, which received widespread acclaim from music critics, debuted at No. 2 on Billboard 200, and went on to achieve triple platinum certification by the RIAA. The album’s lead single “Really Really” reached No. 46 on Billboard Hot 100. Thereafter, he continued to line up success after success, with such mixtape sequels as “Murder For Hire 2” (2016), “By Any Means 2” (2017), and “Luca Brasi 3” (2018), all securing notable positions on Billboard 200.

Kevin’s second studio album was released under the title “I’m Him” in 2019, and was a commercial success, reaching No. 4 on Billboard 200 chart and earning platinum certification. Two years later, he released the mixtape “Only the Generals, Pt. II”, which garnered moderate popularity. He then followed up with his third album “Khaza” in 2022, featuring a collaboration with Juicy J on the lead single “Thinking With My Dick”. His most recent project, his fourth studio album “The Ceremony”, came out in January 2024, peaking at No. 24 on Billboard 200.

Who is her mother? Dreka Gates Short Wiki/Bio

Shadreka Centuri Haynes, known as Dreka Gates, was born on 31 August 1986 under the zodiac sign of Virgo, also in Baton Rouge. Little is known about her parents except that her mother’s name is Sharon Haynes. Regarding her siblings, she has a brother named David Haynes. After completing her high school education, she enrolled into Louisiana State University, from which she graduated with a BA degree in Fashion Merchandising in 2006.

Professional Career

Looking at her professional journey, Dreka ventured into the music industry alongside her husband Kevin. Initially appearing in his music videos for such tracks as “Dreka” and “Breakfast”, she later served as an executive producer for the VICE series “Kevin Gates Helpline” (2020). She also became his business partner, helping him to establish his record label Bread Winner’s Association in 2010.

Apart from that, Dreka has distinguished herself as a social media sensation, gaining fame for sharing captivating modeling photos and promoting different brands on her official Instagram account, with more than 3.1 million followers. She also has over 1.4 million fans on her Facebook page, and nearly 100,000 fans on the X platform. Besides that, she maintains her eponymous YouTube channel with over 190,000 subscribers, which she uses as a platform to promote a healthy lifestyle, sharing vlogs, farming videos, skincare tips, and fashion-related content.

To speak further about her professional pursuits, Dreka is an entrepreneur and owner of Dreka Wellness and BE Provisions.

Additionally, she’s actively involved in charity work, running an organization called The Kevin and Dreka Foundation.