Kevin Gates and Dreka Gates, hip-hop’s power couple, are going through a turbulent phase in their marriage, potentially leading to a divorce.

In a recent video, Kevin alleged that his wife, Dreka, financially exploited him during their marriage and manipulated him to take money from his career and business. The rapper called Dreka a “goddess of manipulation and darkness.”

Amidst the turmoil of their relationship, here’s everything you need to know about Dreka Gates and the longtime married couple’s relationship timeline.

Who is Dreka Gates?

Dreka is an American businesswoman, entrepreneur, and social media personality. She is popularly known as the wife of rapper Kevin Gates. The entrepreneur co-manages Kevin’s career, oversees brand ventures, and advocates for family and faith.

Kevin and Dreka Gates' Relationship Timeline

Kevin and Dreka reportedly met and started dating in 2007. At the time, Dreka was a student and aspiring professional and connected with Kevin before he made his name in the rap industry.

The couple welcomed their first child, Islah Koren, in 2012, and their second, Khaza Kamil, in 2014.

In 2015, after being together for several years, the couple tied the knot. In a 2016 interview with The Source, Dreka revealed that they had been together since their teenage days.

In the same interview, Dreka reflected on working with Kevin on his career and becoming his booking manager.

The couple also started the record label Bread Winners’ Association in 2010.

In 2023, Dreka appeared in Kevin Gates’ Breakfast music video, showing the couple in a snowy romance. She previously starred in his 2020 videos Power and Dreka, featuring candid moments of their relationship.

Besides working with her husband, Dreka is popular on social media with over 3 million Instagram followers. She has more than 190,000 YouTube subscribers, where she creates content around business, motherhood, and her daily life.

Dreka Gates runs multiple businesses, including Michigan’s BE Provisions cannabis shops and her eponymous skincare brand. Her products, from body oils to candles, aim to promote wellness, empowerment, and a positive lifestyle for customers.

With their decades-long marriage on the edge, the couple now seems to be at the verge of breaking apart.