Kevin Gates Criticized for Teaching 10-Year-Old Daughter How to Drive Without Seatbelt

The rapper posted a video of himself teaching his daughter Islah how to drive.

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Kevin Gates is making sure his 10-year-old daughter is getting an early start on the road as he’s teaching her how to drive.

The rapper took to his Instagram on Monday with a video of himself teaching his daughter Islah how to drive. In the video, Islah gave the road her full attention as her father gave out instructions.

“You can give it a little gas, go about 20 [miles per hour],” Gates instructed his daughter while sat in the passenger seat. “Keep that muthafucka in a row. You got that bitch, Is[lah].”

Gates continued, “Come on mane, I’m telling you, you got it. Just like you drive the other shit.”

Gates had more to say in the IG post’s caption, writing, “When you love what you have – you have everything you need. These moments are the ones worth more than anything to a Father #islah says I’m a pretty [face with sunglasses emoji] cool dad – I love you all.”

The wholesome moment was too pleasant with some fans as Gates drew some criticism given how young Islah is driving a vehicle without wearing a seat belt. 

“This cool and all but bra put her seatbelt on,” one person wrote. Another said, “Very proud! But teach her to use the seatbelt! Could save her life!”

A third person added, “No seatbelt tho?!, as much as I rock with you I don’t agree… That’s your little one, your lineage.” 

However, some supported the rapper in living up to his role as a dad and called out those who probably don’t drive with a seatbelt anyway. 

“This is def a dads job! Mama don’t have noooo nerves left for that level of woosaaaaa lol,” one person said. Another wrote, “Yesss!!! Like father, like daughter….EXCELLENCE… gooo my two babies! Step on it Queen Islah.”

Gates usually does what he wants without considering what people think of him. Recently, the rapper spit into the mouth of a pregnant woman during one of his shows. 

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