LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 22: Brittany Renner and Kevin Gates attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena on April 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Kevin Gates was spotted sitting courtside at a recent Lakers game, just days after making headlines for comments he made about LeBron James and his wife, Savannah.

During an Instagram Live session posted on April 19, the rapper shared his thoughts, saying, “I don’t like the way Savannah looks at LeBron. I prefer how the white women look at him. As soon as he steps out, they’re just like, ‘Oh, oh, oh.’”

LeBron seemingly shared a response to Gates’ comments. Sharing a picture of his wife admiring him with the caption, “Kings don’t concern themselves with the opinions of peasants.” Where to next Queen?!?! Let’s get it!” the post’s caption reads.

Kevin Gates followed up his earlier comments with another video, appearing to respond to a recent Instagram caption by LeBron James. “The truth hurts, but it heals,” Gates said. “Bron, I love you, ’cause you my n***a. As long as you’re being celebrated, that’s all I care about.”

He went on to add, “Even if I have a fallout with someone, I’m all about the outcome. We’re going to get the results. I’m a life coach and a guru,” he said with a grin.

Shortly after the controversy, Gates was spotted sitting front row at a Lakers game, drawing even more attention to the ongoing buzz.