Kevin Gates Shares New Song 'What If'

His first release since being jailed last year

By Sheldon Pearce.

Kevin Gates has shared his first new song since he was convicted back in October for kicking a woman in the crowd during his show. The song is called “What If.” Listen below. Last year, Gates was sentenced to 180 days in prison on a battery charge after one day of testimony. He claimed that he kicked 18-year-old Miranda Dixon in self-defense after she grabbed his legs multiple times. A few weeks ago, he was held in prison the day he was schedule to be released when authorities found an outstanding weapons-related warrant. Last year, Gates released Islah and Murder For Hire 2.

This story originally appeared on Pitchfork.

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