Kevin Gates‘ latest comments have ignited a firestorm, this time by taking aim at LeBron James and his wife of over 20 years, Savannah James.
The rapper, known for his unfiltered takes, crossed into personal territory when he publicly criticized the couple’s relationship in a recent social media post, leaving many fans baffled and others outright furious.
Gates questioned whether he’d ever want to trade places with the Lakers superstar-not because of wealth, fame, or pressure-but because, in his words, he doesn’t “like the way Savannah looks at LeBron.”
“You act like the warden of the jail, like you came here to police me. You not d****d out like these white women…I just couldn’t do it…It hurt me to see that,” Gates said.
The rapper’s statements were met with swift backlash, as many questioned not just the intent, but the sheer audacity of commenting on a marriage that’s long been seen as a model of love and longevity in the public eye.
LeBron responds with grace
Never one to get dragged into public feuds lightly, LeBron James issued a subtle but unmistakable response. He posted a series of photos with Savannah on Instagram, captioned with a clear message: “Kings don’t concern themselves with the opinions of peasants. Where to next Queen?!?! Let’s get it!”
While LeBron never mentioned Gates by name, the timing and wording left little doubt about who the post was aimed at.
Gates, never one to back down, followed up with a cryptic clapback of his own: “The truth hurts, but it heals.”
He doubled down, positioning himself as a “life coach and a guru,” and said he’s fine falling out with LeBron over the issue-if it leads to LeBron getting “the love he deserves at home.”
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