- Kevin Gates’ estranged wife, Dreka Gates, has filed for over $70,000 per month in combined child and spousal support.
- She alleges the rapper cut her and their two children off financially while spending lavishly on 18 luxury cars and a $4.7 million estate.
- The family’s Mississippi farm is reportedly in foreclosure following a $7 million IRS levy for unpaid taxes.
- Kevin Gates has allegedly countered these claims by taking the “factually baseless position” that the two were never legally married.
A Contentious Split Turns Financial
The ongoing separation between rapper Kevin Gates and his estranged wife, Dreka Gates, has escalated into a significant legal battle over finances. Dreka has filed a motion in court requesting substantial child and spousal support, claiming Kevin has completely dismantled the family’s financial stability while indulging in a luxurious lifestyle.
Shocking Allegations of Financial Neglect
According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, Dreka alleges that in late 2021, Kevin Gates began to withhold financial support, ceasing payments for fundamental family obligations. This reportedly included property taxes and the tuition for their children’s private school. While these essential expenses were allegedly ignored, Dreka claims Kevin was simultaneously flaunting his wealth. The documents point to his purchase of 18 luxury vehicles and a sprawling $4.7 million estate in Calabasas as evidence of his spending.
The Staggering Numbers
The financial strain on the family has reached a critical point. Dreka’s filing reveals that their Mississippi farm is now in foreclosure after the IRS issued a massive $7 million levy for unpaid taxes. In response to this alleged financial abandonment, Dreka is asking a judge to intervene and order Kevin to pay significant monthly support. She is seeking $27,193 per month in child support for their two children and an additional $46,274 per month in spousal support.
Disputes Over Marriage and Custody
The conflict extends beyond money. The court documents reveal that Kevin Gates has defended himself by arguing that he and Dreka were never legally married, a position Dreka’s filing describes as “factually baseless.” The couple, who have two children together—Islah, 12, and Khaza, 11—reportedly married in October 2015.
In addition to financial support, Dreka is also asking the court to designate her as the children’s primary physical custodian, at least on a temporary basis. She claims that since 2023, the children have spent 95% of their time in her care. Dreka officially filed for divorce in July, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the end of their marriage. Kevin Gates’ representatives have been contacted for a comment but have not yet responded.
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