Bands & artists like Kevin Gates

If you like Kevin Gates, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

New to Kevin Gates? Start with our listening guide.

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Artists to try next

Boosie Badazz

Known for his raw storytelling and gritty Southern hip-hop style, Boosie's music shares a similar intensity and narrative depth.

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Bad Azz

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YoungBoy Never Broke Again

His emotive delivery and hard-hitting beats resonate with the same rhythmic intensity and personal storytelling found in Gates' work.

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Nobody Safe

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Lil Durk

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Combining melodic hooks with street narratives, Lil Durk's sound parallels Gates' approach to blending vulnerability with toughness.

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Bloodas

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Moneybagg Yo

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With his Southern roots and aggressive flow, Moneybagg Yo delivers narratives that echo the themes of struggle and resilience present in Gates' music.

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A Gangsta's Pain

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Tee Grizzley

Tee Grizzley's storytelling ability and hard-hitting production create a sonic atmosphere similar to that of Kevin Gates.

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My Moment

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Gunna

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His blend of melodic rap and Southern influences aligns well with the rhythmic complexity found in Kevin Gates' tracks.

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DS4Ever

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Poo Bear

Poo Bear's smooth vocal style combined with urban narratives offers a softer yet similarly intense listening experience as Gates.

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Poo Bear Presents Bearthday Music

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Fredo Bang

Fredo's blend of hard-hitting beats and personal lyrics resonates with the emotional weight often present in Kevin Gates' music.

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Most Hated

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Common questions

Who sounds like Kevin Gates?

Artists similar to Kevin Gates include Boosie Badazz, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Lil Durk and Moneybagg Yo. Each shares elements of Kevin Gates's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Kevin Gates?

Kevin Gates is primarily known for hip-hop, gangsta rap and hardcore hip-hop. The music pulses with rhythmic intensity, marked by syncopated flows and an undercurrent of tension that propels each narrative forward.

Where should I start if I like Kevin Gates?

If you enjoy Kevin Gates, start with Boosie Badazz — their album "Bad Azz" is a great entry point. Known for his raw storytelling and gritty Southern hip-hop style, Boosie's music shares a similar intensity and narrative depth.