Ivanna Alexandra Martinez, popularly known as Lexa Gates, has become a rising star in the Hip-Hop industry, drawing attention to her relationship with her parents. Despite her popularity, Lexa has kept her identity a secret, fueling speculation that she might be related to Bill Gates or rapper Kevin Gates.
The 23-year-old rapper has been working with the Elite Vessel label, turning heads to find her connections in the industry. With her cross-genre influence, Lexa has been navigating her career with old-school beats and relatable lyrics.
Moreover, Lexa revealed that her mother was a great inspiration for her work. She often listened to Eminem, Nas, Wu-Tang, Childish Gambino, and Chance the Rapper, and the rapper claimed that such artists helped shape her musical style.
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However, the rapper mentioned during her recent interviews that her mother raised her as a single mother, struggling to pay bills and send her to school. This raised several questions about Lexa Gates’ parents, as many speculated that she might be related to Bill Gates.
Further, the rumors took flight when one TikTok user added to the statement and made a video with the caption, “Bill Gates daughter Lexa Gates has to be the most talented nepo baby.” Others responded that the rapper might be related to Kevin Gates.
The video received over 4k likes and 237.8k views, but the creator debunked the information, who mentioned it was a joke. Additionally, the only similarity that Lexa holds with her rumored parents is their surnames.
Meanwhile, the rapper hasn’t revealed the name of her biological parents in an attempt to respect their privacy, despite thanking them for their constant support and inspiration throughout her life and career.
Lexa Gates dropped out of high school at age 14 and started making music in a DIY studio in her New York apartment!
Growing up in Queens, Lexa had a difficult childhood. She witnessed her mother give up her dream of becoming a singer due to the responsibilities of raising children. But she kept that dream alive in Lexa by hiring a singing teacher from Guatemala.
By age nine, the rapper’s mother brought her a keyboard and encouraged her to take vocal lessons. Moreover, Lecxa performed with her mother at local cafes, which helped enhance her passion for music.
Lexa never considered music a medium to express her emotions until she experienced a family demise.
Talking about the experience, the rapper added, “I was in a weird position with everybody devastated about it in the family. So, I naturally found a way to express my feelings with an instrument.“
Since then, the family has remained essential to her fanbase and creation process. Lexa’s sister has played a significant role in the rapper’s development and worked in most of her music videos, including Rotten to the Core.
Similarly, Lexa detailed that her relationships have taught her to be open to ideas in life and allowed her to dive fully into art. Following a breakup, the rapper released her single, Bring Me Down, attracting impressive streams.
Her breakthrough came in 2023 with the success of her single, Angel, which ultimately sold out shows in Brooklyn, London, and Los Angeles. Lexa attended significant festivals like The Great Escape, ensuring a position in the industry as an emotional storyteller.
Further, Lexa plans to release a full album by the end of 2024 as an ode to her Hispanic heritage while stacking monthly listeners and subscribers on platforms like Spotify and YouTube.
Additional Information
- Lexa Gates has been compared to artists such as Doja Cat and Kali Uchis and has a clear plan to collaborate and tour with them. The rapper wants to give back to her mother and is trying to buy her a home with her earnings.
- The rapper struggles with substance abuse in early teenage but celebrated her sober journey on her 21st birthday, marking a significant step for her career and health. Lexa is currently strictly committed to expanding her musical brand.
