Kevin Gates on His "F*ck The Streets" Stance, Mecca, and Fatherhood

Defining "F*ck The Streets"

• 🎤 Kevin Gates discusses the phrase "F*ck The Streets," contrasting his personal connection to it with how other rappers use it.
• 💡 He states, "The streets made me. God bless the dead and all the junkies that took care of me," emphasizing his deep roots and upbringing.
• 🎶 Gates highlights his ability to express his life experiences and beliefs through song, referring to his lyrics as "scripture."

Personal Growth and Transformation

• 🚀 Gates reflects on his journey, acknowledging significant personal growth and the importance of turning his life around to be in his current position.
• 🕋 He shares his experience of a trip to Mecca, noting that the epiphanies came after his return home.
• ⛓️ Following his trip to Mecca, he served 33 months in jail, underscoring a period of significant life events.

Fatherhood and Family

• 💬 Gates describes his open relationship with his children, treating them as young adults and even confiding in his 13-year-old daughter.
• 💖 He shares a touching anecdote about his daughter emphasizing the importance of a father figure, which deeply moved him.
• 😢 He recounts crying when his daughter had her first period and when he saw tampons in her room, reflecting on how quickly his children have grown.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 He expresses his current desire to enjoy his relationship with his wife before rushing into having more children, though he anticipates future family expansion.

Future Aspirations

• 🌟 Gates anticipates that in five years, he will have accumulated greater experiences and will be a more evolved version of himself, rather than fundamentally changing who he is.
• 🐶 He humorously notes his wife's doting on their puppy, buying it clothes and enrolling it in training, which gives him a glimpse into how she will be with future children.