Kevin Gates made headlines recently after he smacked a YouTuber who tried to prank him in a mall. The incident, captured on video, shows the rapper reacting to the prank in a physical manner. Let’s take a closer look at what happened and how it fits into the trend of YouTube pranks gone wrong.
Kevin Gates Smacks YouTuber
On Aug. 15, YouTuber Wayon shared a video of himself pranking people in Westfield Topanga Mall in Canoga Park, Calif. In the video, Wayon encounters Kevin Gates and a woman leaving the mall with bags. Around the 2-minute mark, Wayon approaches Kevin and remarks, “You look like Kevin Gates.”
Kevin, clearly annoyed, responds, “Look, stop playing with me and get the f**k on out the door.” Despite Wayon’s apology, he continues to bother the Baton Rouge rapper. “Can you say d*ck in that pu**y for me real quick?” Wayon persists.
At this point, Kevin reaches his breaking point and hits Wayon in the back of the head before walking away. Wayon reacts to being struck, exclaiming, “Ah, Kevin Gates. What the f**k, Kevin Gates. Come on, man. Ah, that hurt, Kevin. I didn’t appreciate that, Kevin. That hurt a lot.”
XXL has reached out to Kevin Gates’ team for comment on the incident.
YouTube Pranks Gone Wrong
This altercation is not the first time a YouTube prank has turned physical with a rapper. In 2022, YouTube prankster White Dolemite attempted to prank Boosie BadAzz and his crew in a grocery store by using a racially insensitive joke. The prank backfired, resulting in WD getting punched for his actions.
Watch the video of Kevin Gates smacking Wayon below.
Watch Kevin Gates Hit a YouTuber Who Tried to Prank Him in the Mall
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FAQs
Q: What happened between Kevin Gates and the YouTuber in the mall?
A: Kevin Gates smacked a YouTuber who tried to prank him in a mall after the YouTuber persisted in bothering the rapper despite his warnings to stop.
Q: Has this incident sparked any legal action?
A: It is unclear if any legal action has been taken following the altercation between Kevin Gates and the YouTuber in the mall.
Q: Are YouTube pranks a common source of controversy with celebrities?
A: Yes, YouTube pranks involving celebrities, including rappers, have often resulted in controversy and sometimes physical altercations due to the nature of the pranks.
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