American Rapper Kevin Gates’s Hand Tattoo Represents His Life Experiences That Shaped Him!
American rapper, Kevin Gates has a gun tattoo on both his hands, which is one of his most recognizable tattoos, that symbolizes the struggles and life experiences that have shaped him.
Born on February 5, 1986, Kevin Jerome Gilyard is a singer and songwriter from New Orleans, Louisiana.
The rapper’s career took off on a high note with his debut studio album, Islah, released in January, 2016, reaching number two on the U.S. Billboard 200 Chart.
Furthermore, the star singer signed to Bread Winners’ Association with a partnership with Atlantic Records in 2013.
Kevin has had a successful music career with 14 RIAA Platinum and 14 Gold Certifications throughout the span of his career.
Besides his music, the southern rap star is also famous for his iconic tattoos, numbering to about 35.
Kevin’s Gun Tattoos Symbolize Strength, and The IDGT Inscription Is A Tribute To His Song
Kevin Gates‘s undeniable passion for tattoos is frequently evident in his interviews and on social media where he often talks about them
Gates displays a pistol and the inscription IDGT on his hands. He inked the IDGT for his song “I Don’t Get Tired” from his mixtape “Luca Brasi 2”.
Though, the rapper has not exclusively discussed about the meaning behind the gun tattoo, it might be a symbol of his resilience and strength in overcoming challenges.
Fans also widely recognize the pistol hand tattoo as one of the Gates’ most famous, often replicating it.
Further, on his left arm, Kevin has a Jesus Christ tattoo that symbolizes love and innocence, and a Bob Marley tattoo, honoring his childhood idol on his right one.
Moreover, each one of the rapper’s tattoos carries personal significance and he makes a point to discuss their meanings and importance.
In an interview with HipHopDX, the 38-year-old musician talked about tattoos saying:
I look at my tattoos as a story, everything I’ve been through, I ink it on me. I earned this.
Furthermore, Gates has various tattoos on his face and body, including a notable Arabic symbol representing Allah.
Additionally, the artist also has a tattoo of the inscription of his daughter’s name “Islah Koren Gates”, which is a a sign of his love for her.
Despite his own love for getting tattoos, Kevin does not seem to enjoy the idea of his daughter getting tattoos.
Additional Information
- Kevin Gates mixtape single, “Wylin”, was named 40th best song of 2013 by Rolling Stone.
- The singer married his longtime girlfriend, Dreka Haynes, in October 2015.
- The artist has two daughters with his wife, Islah and Khaza.
