A Texas rapper named Lancing Ruel has gone viral after he decided to take matters into his own hands when he couldn’t secure a feature from Kevin Gates.
According to the clip making rounds online, Lancing wanted Kevin Gates to jump on one of his tracks. After being unable to get the feature, he didn’t give up. Instead, he recorded the verse himself — fully imitating Kevin Gates’ flow, voice, and signature style.
In the video, Lancing can be heard rapping in a very similar tone and cadence to Kevin Gates, with many viewers saying he actually pulled it off well. The moment has been widely shared with captions like “He couldn’t get the feature so he became Kevin Gates himself.”
Fans React To The Imitation
The clip has received mixed but mostly entertaining reactions online. Some people praised Lancing for his creativity and determination, calling it a smart move for an independent artist. Others found the imitation funny and joked about how close he sounded to the real Kevin Gates.
Many are now tagging Kevin Gates in the comments, wondering if he has seen the video and what his reaction would be. Some fans even suggested that Gates should actually jump on the track after seeing how dedicated Lancing was.
Independent Artist Hustle
This story has resonated with many upcoming artists who often struggle to get big features. Lancing’s decision to do the verse himself instead of waiting or giving up has been seen as a good example of independent hustle and creativity.
Whether it was done as a joke or as a serious attempt, the clip has definitely put Lancing Ruel in the spotlight for now.