Kevin Gates has responded to what many interpreted as LeBron James and his wife Savannah’s reaction to Gates’ recent controversial remarks.
Gates originally stirred conversation when he said, “I don’t like the way Savannah look at LeBron. I like the way them white women look at LeBron.” The statement sparked widespread backlash online, with many viewing it as both disrespectful and racially insensitive. In what appeared to be a subtle clapback, LeBron took to Instagram, writing, “Kings don’t concern themselves with the opinions of peasants.”
Meanwhile, Savannah joined in with a more playful, yet pointed reaction, sharing a viral clip of Nicki Minaj saying, “What? Um—chile, anyways, so,” signaling dismissal and disinterest.
Gates, never one to shy away from controversy, responded via his own Instagram video. “The truth hurts, but it heals,” he began. “And ‘Bron, I love you, ‘cause you my n**a… But anyway, look, long as you being celebrated, I don’t care who don’t like me.”* He went on to say that his focus is on celebrating LeBron’s legacy, adding, “We gon’ get the results… I’m a life coach and a guru.”
Though Gates attempted to temper his comments with affection toward LeBron, many saw the video as doubling down rather than offering any sort of apology. The situation highlights the growing tension between celebrities using social media as both a platform for personal expression and a battlefield for public opinion. Whether this exchange will escalate further or simply fade into the constant churn of online drama remains to be seen.
