A trending video right now on the Internet features rapper Kevin Gates and the moment when his no-nonsense attitude was literally on fire.
The incident occurred in a store where Gates was minding his business as a prankster came in front of him and put a question on him regarding a provocative issue. The prank designed to deliver Gates a shocking or confusing effect turned to him getting a slap on his face by giving a blow within seconds. The video quickly spread throughout social media, mostly Twitter and Instagram, generating a lot of buzz among users saying that Gates’ response was really him being raw and truthful.
Man ran into Kevin Gates and thought it would be smart to prank him while he was shopping 👀
Kevin Gates smacked a prankster for asking him that question 😂😂
— My Mixtapez (@mymixtapez) August 20, 2024
Kevin Gates is never the sort to shy away from saying what’s on his mind, whether that’s in his music, in interviews, or through physical action, as is the case here.
He’s built quite a reputation for brutal honesty—a thing to appreciate for his fans, but which can also lead to testy moments like this. Gates has always been vocal about his values—honesty, authenticity and personal space observance—or otherwise. If he felt his very own space being breached and responded in an unmistakable and direct way, there was probably no surprise there.
But this is not an isolated incident for Gates. Previously the rapper has been in similar situations where he has not held back words for himself or held down his ground area. If he has to protect himself from hostile or overenthusiastic fans or give back what showed gates to be shortchanged. These have added to his persona of a man to whom respect must be given and is not afraid to demand and SHOW it.
The discussion accompanying the viral video has taken on an added dimension, referring to the potential dangers of such pranks on public figures, especially those known to be strong in character, like Gates. Pranks are often funny and enjoyable, yet very risky, when all those characteristics combine with another person who finds the joke neither funny nor enjoyable. The prankster himself might have thought that the prank in this case was definitely half-hearted but, on the contrary, received an awakening reminder that not all people appreciate the same sense of humor.
