Kevin Jerome Gilyard, known professionally as Kevin Gates, is a versatile American artist renowned for his talents in rap, singing, songwriting, and business. He holds a significant position as a key figure in the music industry, having established himself under Bread Winners’ Association in collaboration with Atlantic Records. Notably, his debut album, Islah, made a groundbreaking impact upon its release in January 2016, reaching an impressive second position on the prestigious US Billboard 200 chart. Prior to the success of Islah, Kevin Gates had already captivated audiences with a series of mixtapes, such as Stranger Than Fiction (2013), By Any Means (2014), and Luca Brasi 2 (2014), each of which achieved notable success by entering the top 40 of the Billboard 200 chart.