Kevin "Khao" Cates is an American record producer and entrepreneur from Montgomery, Alabama, United States.[1][2] Cates rose to prominence for his early involvement with American hip-hop recording artist T.I.’s record label Grand Hustle Records.[3] Cates has produced for notable artists such as Jay-Z, R. Kelly, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris and Young Jeezy.[4][2][1][5]