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LeBron James appeared to respond subtly but powerfully after rapper Kevin Gates made controversial remarks about his wife, Savannah James, and their long-standing relationship. The tension began when Gates, 39, commented in a video shared on Instagram, “I don’t like theway Savannah looks at LeBron. I like the way them white women look at LeBron.” The statement sparked immediate backlash, and fans speculated that LeBron, 40, clapped back with a message of love and loyalty.
Not long after the rapper’s video circulated, LeBron took to Instagram to post two affectionate photos of himself and Savannah, 38. In the first image, Savannah beams lovingly at her husband, and in the second, the couple is seen leaning in for a kiss. LeBron captioned the post with a pointed quote: “Kings don’t concern themselves with the opinions of peasants.” He added, “Where to next Queen?!?! Let’s get it!” along with crown and infinity emojis. While LeBron did not directly name Gates, many fans interpreted the caption as a direct response to the rapper’s remarks. Popular comments on the post echoed the sentiment, with one user writing, “He definitely calling Gates a peasant lmaoooo here for it,” and another adding, “I already knew he wasn’t gonna let that s--- slide.”
Interestingly, the following day, April 22, Gates was seen courtside at the Lakers’ playoff game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The rapper was seated near the court, dressed in a mostly unbuttoned white shirt, revealing his chest, and accompanied by Brittany Renner. He watched as LeBron and the Lakers tied the first-round playoff series, with Anthony Edwards leading the charge for the Timberwolves.
Despite the social media drama, LeBron and Savannah's relationship remains a strong symbol of enduring love. The couple began dating in 2002 as high school sweethearts in their hometown of Akron, Ohio, and married in 2013. They have three children together: LeBron “Bronny” James Jr., 20, Bryce Maximus, 17, and Zhuri Nova, 10. LeBron has often praised Savannah publicly, including during his 2023 ESPY Awards speech, where he thanked her for her sacrifices and unwavering support: “No one has sacrificed more and worked harder to support this family than you...and I appreciate you for that. Love you.” His recent post only reaffirmed that devotion, shutting down criticism with grace and pride.
