Kevin Gates' marriage to Dreka Gates is drawing to a close. On July 30, the wife of the "I Don't Get Tired" rapper, who has been by his side for nine years, filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences as the primary cause of their separation, as revealed in court documents obtained by E! News. In her petition, Dreka requested joint legal and physical custody of their children, Islah, 12, and Khaza, 11, and sought spousal support from Kevin.
Intriguingly, Dreka noted July 10 as the date of their separation, almost a month after Brittany Renner, of "Basketball Wives" fame, disclosed that she had "married" Kevin. During an interview with REAL 92.3 LA on June 7, Brittany revealed, "We got married April 6 and divorced May 28." She explained that under Islamic law, there is a 90-day waiting period to ascertain pregnancy, during which time reconciliation is encouraged, adding, "During those 90 days, you are not to entertain anybody romantically."
Brittany, who practices Islam alongside Kevin, did not clarify whether their union was legally recognized. However, under Islamic law, couples can enter into a sacred bond known as Nikah. Despite her relationship with the "2 Phones" rapper not working out, Brittany harbored no regrets. She emphasized, "I followed my heart. That’s more than anyone can say in this world. I don’t think anybody gets married to not stay married."
As for Dreka, she recently refuted rumors of a romantic involvement with her fitness trainer. In May, she took to Instagram Stories to set the record straight, saying, "I HAVE to address this because it’s gone a little too far, and I don’t want social media to continue spreading this misinformation. I have NEVER had any type of sexual or romantic encounters with my personal trainer or any ‘hired help’ and will NEVER."
These developments paint a complex picture of relationships intertwined with personal choices and legal formalities, each participant navigating their path with heartfelt intentions and resolute decisions.
