Kevin Gates Claims He Was Never Legally Married To Dreka, But Judge Still Orders $1M Payout

Kevin Gates says his marriage to Dreka Gates was never legally official in the first place. Wait a second.

The Baton Rouge rapper has maintained that his longtime relationship with Dreka never resulted in a legally recognized marriage. He says they had an Islamic religious ceremony, but Kevin has argued that the necessary legal paperwork was never completed. Hmmmm….

Think about that for a second, friend. After years of presenting themselves as husband and wife, the legality of their union is being questioned by K.G.

God acknowledges their one-time love, but not the law?

Dreka filed for divorce in July 2025, citing irreconcilable differences after approximately a decade of marriage. She requested $73,467 per month in financial support, including $46,274 in spousal support and $27,193 in child support. I had not one clue that Kevin Gates was caked up like that.

Still, can someone obtain spousal support from a marriage that one party insists never legally existed?

TMZ reported that a judge ordered proceeds from Kevin’s music catalog to be directed toward substantial payments benefiting Dreka. This is to the tune of $929,341.50 – for child and spousal support. There’ $150,000 going directly to her.

There attorney fees, accounting costs and mediation.

The couple shares two children, Islah and Khaza, and child support obligations generally exist regardless of the parents’ marital status. Man, Kevin and Dreka were once considered one of Hip-Hop’s more enduring partnerships. She was more than his romantic companion – she was a significant role in his career and business operations.

Now, the relationship that helped build a musical enterprise has become a battle over the proceeds.

Was this a legally recognized marriage or merely a religious union that never received official documentation? And does it matter?

I am certain the courts will have the final say. Also, I want to know about common law marriages…because 10 years.