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Entrepreneur and music industry executive Dreka Gates has officially filed for divorce from rapper Kevin Gates after nearly a decade of marriage. In her court filing, Dreka lists the date of separation as July 10, 2025 and cites irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.
According to the divorce documents, Dreka is requesting joint legal and physical custody of their two children, daughter Islah and son Khaza. Additionally, she is seeking spousal support from Kevin and explicitly asks the court to block him from requesting the same from her. She’s also asking that Kevin be responsible for her legal fees.
Dreka and Kevin were married in October 2015 after a long-term relationship and have collaborated professionally for years, Dreka has played a managerial and business role in Kevin’s career. The couple has publicly shared aspects of their family life and business ventures, and they share major financial and creative interests through their joint enterprises.
The filing signals a serious legal shift. While the marriage has long been public, the formal request for divorce changes the dynamics not only of their personal union but also of their business and co-parenting relationship. Dreka’s move to seek both custody and support suggests she intends to maintain an active role in her children’s lives and secure financial stability as she transitions to this next chapter.
Kevin Gates has not publicly commented in depth on the filing. His legal team is expected to respond in court and negotiations around custody, division of assets, spousal support and business interests are likely to follow. Given their intertwined personal and business lives, reaching an agreement may involve complex discussions over rights, responsibilities and future income streams.
For Dreka, the move is more than a separation, it shows her intent to protect her children’s well-being and her own entrepreneurial future. As a mother and business owner, she appears poised to step into a new phase as both parent and independent professional. The court filings mark the official beginning of what both parties characterize as an amicable resolution pathway.
