Kevin Gates and his wife Dreka have long been celebrated as a spiritually-connected power couple in the hip-hop scene. Known for intertwining business, music, and family, they presented themselves as advocates of love, loyalty, and personal growth. Their union in 2015 was not just a romantic milestone but also a strategic alliance; Dreka took on the role of managing Kevin’s career through his label, Bread Winners’ Association, and together they promoted their Mississippi farm as a testament to balance and self-sufficiency.

However, by 2025, this image began to crumble. Rumors of their separation swirled for months, culminating in Dreka filing for divorce in July 2025 in Los Angeles County. The aftermath was anything but a straightforward breakup.

In a dramatic turn, Dreka recently brought forth court documents accusing Kevin of financial neglect, irresponsible spending habits, and tax issues — notably, a staggering $7 million IRS lien threatening their Mississippi farm with foreclosure. She’s petitioning for a court order that would compel Kevin to provide over $73,000 per month in child and spousal support. Kevin’s retort to these claims was unexpected: “Actually… we were never married.“

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The Divorce Filing

On July 30, 2025, Dreka — legally known as Shadreka Centeno Haynes — officially filed for divorce in Los Angeles County Superior Court, citing irreconcilable differences and marking July 10 as their separation date. This legal move signified the conclusion of a decade-long relationship, one that had endured Kevin’s incarceration, his ascent to stardom, and their joint spiritual and business endeavors.

In her divorce petition, Dreka is seeking joint legal and physical custody of their two children, who are currently aged 12 and 11. She also requests that Kevin pay her attorney fees and asks the court to block him from seeking financial support from her, emphasizing that she has been the primary caregiver and provider for the majority of the last two years.

This week’s developments add another layer to an already complex narrative…

As first dug up by TMZ, this week Dreka submitted a filing that asks the court to order Kevin to pay $73,467 per month in total support — $27,193 for child support and $46,274 in spousal support. The numbers were meant to preserve what she described as the family’s established lifestyle, one she says she maintained largely on her own since 2023.

The documents portray Dreka as holding together the family’s day-to-day life while Kevin, she claims, withdrew from his responsibilities. Her filings include references to unpaid school tuition, overdue property taxes, and mounting tax liens — all while, she says, her husband appeared to live extravagantly elsewhere.

Financial Allegations

Dreka’s filing further alleges that in late 2021, Kevin “dismantled the financial foundation of their family” by cutting off access to funds that supported their children and maintained their shared properties. Basic expenses such as mortgage payments, property taxes, and tuition reportedly went unpaid.

At the same time, Dreka claims, Kevin began indulging in what she calls “wasteful spending.” Court filings accuse him of purchasing 18 luxury vehicles and acquiring a $4.7 million home in Calabasas, California — all while contributing nothing to his family’s upkeep. The filing alleges a double standard: while Dreka and the children faced financial uncertainty in Mississippi, Kevin appeared to be expanding his lifestyle in Los Angeles County.

Perhaps the most damaging accusation involves a staggering tax bill. According to Dreka, the IRS issued a levy of roughly $7 million in unpaid taxes, which she says pushed the couple’s Mississippi farm into foreclosure. She alleges that Kevin’s refusal to pay taxes since 2021 triggered the federal lien, effectively placing their home and family business at risk of government seizure.

In her filings, Dreka argues that Kevin’s actions were deliberate — not the result of hardship, but of neglect and pride. “He chose to cut off the family financially while showcasing his wealth publicly,” she claimed in her declaration. “Our children have suffered the consequences.”

The Mississippi Farm

The couple’s Mississippi farm was once a symbol of their shared vision — a 43-acre property near Summit, purchased in 2020 through Gates Family Farm LLC and turned into Dreka’s wellness retreat. Today, that same land sits at the center of their financial dispute.

In her filings, Dreka says the property is in foreclosure after the IRS placed a $7 million lien for unpaid taxes. She claims Kevin stopped paying taxes and property bills in 2021, leaving the farm — where she and their children still live — under threat of seizure. Public records still list the LLC as the owner, but the federal levy has clouded its future.

The Calabasas Estate

At the same time, Dreka says Kevin was spending freely in California. In May 2024, a trust linked to him purchased a $4.7 million home in The Oaks of Calabasas, one of Los Angeles County’s most exclusive gated communities. The 3,686-square-foot house was financed with a $3.3 million mortgage and features luxury upgrades throughout.

To Dreka, the purchase symbolized Kevin’s priorities — living lavishly in Los Angeles while his family’s Mississippi home faced foreclosure.

Kevin’s Response

Kevin Gates has denied Dreka’s accusations, calling them “factually baseless.” In his legal response, he reportedly claimed that the two “were never legally married,” arguing that their 2015 ceremony was a spiritual or Islamic union rather than a civil marriage recognized by the state. That argument, if upheld, could upend Dreka’s divorce petition entirely — but for now, the Los Angeles court is treating the case as a standard divorce proceeding.

Kevin has not publicly addressed the alleged $7 million IRS lien or Dreka’s claims of financial abandonment. For a couple who once preached discipline, unity, and faith, the dispute marks a dramatic and public unraveling of a partnership that once seemed unbreakable.