Kevin Bates

**Kevin Bates** is a recurring character of Suburbia. He is the uncle of Durrell Latrell and LaMarcus Juniors.

He is voiced by Anijah Tazewell

## Biography

Kevin Bates is a 35-year-old man with an insatiable passion for food, regardless of its cost. While he's generally a logical thinker, the topic of food seems to be his Achilles' heel, causing him to lose all sense of restraint. He's also a former gang member, adding another layer to his complex personality.

## Appearance

Kevin is a portly man who is consistently seen wearing a red jacket over a white t-shirt. He has small twists in his hair and two distinct face tattoos: a cross between his eyebrows and a chicken leg beneath his right eye. He pairs his ensemble with tan shorts and white shoes. Sporting a beard, Kevin also has noticeable acne scattered across his face.

## Personality

Kevin is a family-oriented man who, on occasion, places his love for his relatives above his passion for food. He is usually found either eating or actively seeking out food when engaged in conversations with others. He tends to lose his composure if someone attempts to take his food away, which often lands him in problematic situations. Kevin has even been known to break the law in pursuit of satisfying his hunger.

## Relationships

### Family

#### Eugene Rogers

In the web series Suburbia, Kevin's relationship with his father Eugene remains largely unexplored, leaving a lot of room for speculation and future development.

#### Curtis Jackson

Curtis appears to perceive Kevin as immature, perhaps viewing him more as an extension of the younger generation in his family rather than as an adult peer. This perception is mainly due to Kevin's propensity for getting into comedic or troublesome situations, much like Curtis's grandsons. While Curtis may appreciate Kevin's familial relationship as an uncle to his grandsons, he doesn't seem to grant Kevin the same level of respect or responsibility he might for other adults.

#### Durrell Latrell

The relationship between Durrell and his Uncle Kevin offers an interesting dynamic that flips the traditional roles of guidance and maturity. While Kevin may have the intention to guide and mentor Durrell, the situations often end up reversed due to Durrell's higher emotional intelligence and maturity level. Durrell's capacity to navigate complex situations makes him more of an inadvertent mentor to Kevin, rather than the other way around.

#### Darnell Latrell

In the web series Suburbia, Kevin's relationship with his nephew Darnell remains largely unexplored, leaving a lot of room for speculation and future development.

#### Tyrone Latrell

In Suburbia, the relationship between Kevin and Tyrone adds another layer of complexity to the family dynamics and broadens the scope of character interactions. Their love/hate relationship is mainly fueled by Kevin's frequent lapses in judgment, often influenced by his intense love for food. This creates tension but also leaves room for moments of humor and heart.

#### Sonya Latrell

The relationship between Sonya and Kevin adds nuance to the portrayal of family dynamics and interpersonal relationships in the series. Although they are not biologically related, Kevin's affection for Sonya is consistent with his general love for family. It's notable that Sonya, who is often portrayed as flirty or even overly forward with many characters, refrains from this behavior with Kevin.

#### LaMarcus Juniors

The relationship between LaMarcus and Kevin touches on the complexities that often accompany family dynamics, particularly when it comes to favoritism. Kevin's genuine relationship with LaMarcus, despite them not being biologically related, illustrates the notion that family bonds can transcend bloodlines. Yet, Kevin's stated preference for Durrell over LaMarcus adds a layer of tension and perhaps even competition within the family unit.