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Jelenny Tejada has quickly become one of the most-talked-about women in hip-hop circles after being revealed as Kevin Gates’ new girlfriend. The 26-year-old Dominican-American model, influencer, and former Marine has a story that’s just as intriguing as the man she’s dating. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and raised in the U.S., Jelenny Tejada joined the United States Marine Corps in 2018 and later studied communications at San Diego Miramar College. After leaving the military, she transitioned into modeling and content creation, building a social media following by sharing her fitness routines, fashion looks, and lifestyle photos. Her combination of discipline, beauty, and charisma helped her stand out online long before her name became linked to Gates.
Still, it wasn’t until her relationship with Kevin Gates surfaced that Jelenny truly entered the spotlight. The pair were first seen together in social media clips earlier this year, with Gates openly showing affection and proudly confirming that they were indeed dating. Fans were quick to point out their 13-year age gap (Gates is 39), but the rapper didn’t hold back in defending their relationship. During a viral Instagram Live, he told critics he was unbothered by outside opinions, reminding people that he’s happy and that’s all that matters. That confidence, mixed with Tejada’s poised demeanor, instantly made them one of the internet’s favorite new talking points.
The public reaction, of course, has been divided. Some fans are rooting for Gates, saying he deserves happiness after a string of tumultuous relationships, while others question how quickly he seems to move on. A lot of attention has also turned toward Jelenny herself, her military past, her career as an influencer, and what it’s like being in the spotlight with someone as unfilitered as Kevin Gates. She has been praised for her independence and ambition, although some critics accuse her of clout-chasing, a label that often follows women who date famous men. Still, Tejada has remained relatively quiet amid the noise, letting her work and personality speak for themselves.
Kevin Gates’ dating history adds another layer to the story. He was married to Dreka Gates, his longtime partner and the mother of his two children, from 2015 until their split earlier this year. The marriage was public and spiritual. Fans saw them as a power couple in hip-hop for nearly a decade. After their separation, Gates shocked many when he briefly married influencer Brittany Renner in April 2025. That marriage lasted just 52 days before ending in divorce. So when Jelenny entered the picture not long after, it was impossible for fans not to notice the pattern and wonder whether this relationship would be different.
For Jelenny Tejada, this new chapter is both an opportunity and a challenge. Dating someone as famous and outspoken as Kevin Gates means every move is magnified. Yet she brings a unique story to the table as a former Marine, model, and influencer with a disciplined edge that contrasts Gates’ wild, unpredictable persona. Whether their relationship lasts or not, Tejada has already carved out her own spotlight and proven she’s more than just “Kevin Gates’ girlfriend.” For now, the two seem happy and unbothered by the outside noise and fans. Love them or hate them, we can’t wait to see what happens next.
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After 52 days of wedded bliss, Kevin Gates and Brittany Renner are calling it quits as the two (former) lovebirds have decided to go their separate ways. (Who could’ve predicted that?)
The not-so-shocking news came from Renner during an interview on Los Angeles radio station REAL 92.3 this past weekend in which she revealed that she and Kevin Gates were divorced. Having wed on April 6 only to separate on May 28, Renner said that she had no regrets tying the knot with the “Big Gangsta” rapper as it helped her find herself and assisted in her personal growth.
“I followed my heart and that’s more than what most people can say in this world, and I think when you do that you get all the clarity you need,” Renner said.
Well, at least she’s remaining positive about the situation, right?By Islamic law, they have 90 days to work things out and make sure this is the path they want to go down before officially being divorced, but it doesn’t seem like that’s something Renner is entertaining at the moment. Still, she feels that she gave her marriage “100 percent” and is good with what she’s been through saying, ” I don’t feel like it’s a sucky situation because what is meant to be is always going to be.”Kevin Gates for his part has remained mum on his marital status, but we do expect the man to address his ex-wife’s revelation at some point in the future.
What do y’all think about Kevin Gates and Brittany Renner’s sudden divorce? Check out the interview and let us know in the comments section below.
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After posting a video of a live birth on his social media, Kevin Gates caught a ton of backlash from people online, including those on Twitter.
On Sunday (May 7th), the rapper shared a video of a pregnant woman giving birth with the assistance of a midwife through his Instagram Stories.
The graphic video shows a baby being born with the woman standing up, dropping the newborn into the father’s hands. “The Most Beautiful thing on earth is the gift of Life,” he wrote in the caption, along with emojis depicting praying hands and hearts.
The video was sourced back to another account on Instagram, indiebirths which regularly shows the work of midwives and the natural childbirths performed at home.
Kevin Gates Has A History of Sharing Too Much Information
The “Do It Again” rapper isn’t one to shy away from sharing about certain topics or finding himself in the middle of questionable situations.
He spoke freely in an interview earlier this year about drinking a woman’s urine because she was “super clean” and even enjoying “golden showers” during the act of intercourse. “I love it,” said Gates at the time. “I love for a woman to piss in my mouth. That’s beautiful.”
In an episode of Yung Miami’s Caresha Please podcast last year, he even ran down his top twelve moments where he was the most freaky and lewd. That episode reportedly broke viewership numbers for the podcast at that point.
This latest video garnered reactions ranging from shock and dismay to others cracking jokes over Gates’ unconventional behavior.
But some were on Gates’ side, somewhat, pointing out that childbirth is natural and stating that, on its face, there was nothing wrong with the Baton Rouge, Louisiana native’s post. Check out some of the reactions below.
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