In Popular Culture
Gate's Bar-B-Q is featured prominently in the lyrics and video of rapper Tech N9ne's song "O.G." The title and cover of the 2010 album the song is featured on, The Gates Mixed Plate, make further references to the restaurant. Tech N9ne has also referred to Ollie Gates in numerous songs over his career.
Gates and Sons is referenced in lyrics for Sir Mix-a-Lot's, "A Rapper's Reputation" song from the 1992 album Mack Daddy.
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