(1995-08-15) August 15, 1995 (age 28) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres
Hip hop
drill
trap
mumble rap[2][3]
punk rap[4]
Occupations
Rapper
singer
songwriter
record producer
Discography
Recording
production
Years active
2008–present
Labels
43B
E1
RBC
BMG
FilmOn Music
Fontana
Glo Gang
1017 Brick Squad
Interscope
Member of
Glory Boyz
Children
9
Website
chiefkeef.org
Keith Farrelle Cozart (born August 15, 1995),[5] better known by his stage name Chief Keef, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born and raised in Chicago's South Side, he began his recording career as a teenager and first garnered regional attention and praise for his mixtapes in the early 2010s.[6] His first local hit, "I Don't Like" (featuring Lil Reese) was released in March 2012 and soon became his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, spawning a remixed version from high-profile hometown native Kanye West.[6]
A bidding war between major labels resulted in Cozart signing with Interscope Records. A follow-up single, "Love Sosa" found similar success as he released his debut studio album, Finally Rich in December of that year to moderate success. His recordings from this point and onward would become credited with popularizing the hip hop subgenre drill for a mainstream audience, with Cozart often named as a progenitor for the genre.[7][8][9]
Cozart has faced extensive, ongoing legal troubles throughout his career, including weapons possession charges, house arrest sentences, and a performance ban imposed by Chicago authorities.[10] Despite parting ways with Interscope in late 2014, he continued self-releasing projects through his own Glo Gang label, including Nobody (2014), Back from the Dead 2 (2014), and Bang 3 (2015). In 2020 and 2023 respectively, Cozart would reach his furthest chart success with his guest appearances on "Bean (Kobe)" by Lil Uzi Vert and "All the Parties" by Drake.[11][7]
^"Chief Keef Arrested in Miami Beach After Cops Find Sizzurp". nbcmiami.com. April 9, 2017. Archived from the original on December 6, 2017. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
^"Maybe This Is Why Modern Mumble Rap Exists..." HipHopDX. February 25, 2017. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
^Harold, Oscar. "Review: 'Mumble Rap' is a poor label for new Hip-Hop". The Cardinal Times. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
^Guan, Frank (December 20, 2017). "The Year Rap Overtook Pop". Vulture.com. Archived from the original on September 18, 2019. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
^Buyanovsky 2013.
^ abJeffries, David. "Biography & History – Chief Keef". AllMusic. Archived from the original on May 10, 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
^ ab"Artist – Chief Keef". Pitchfork Media. Archived from the original on May 10, 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
^Carter, Dominique. "Finally Rich: The Way That Chief Keef Has Influenced A New Generation of Artists". Hypefresh Mag. Archived from the original on May 10, 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
^Barber, Andrew (June 20, 2022), "10 years ago, Chief Keef launched drill music into the mainstream", Mic.com, archived from the original on August 18, 2022, retrieved July 28, 2022
^Breihan, Tom (July 23, 2015). "Banned By Chicago Mayor, Chief Keef Says Hologram Show Will Go On In A Secret Location". Stereogum. Archived from the original on May 10, 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
^Drake, David (February 12, 2018). "How Chief Keef became the most influential hip-hop artist of his generation". The Outline. Archived from the original on May 10, 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
Farrelle Cozart (born August 15, 1995), better known by his stage name ChiefKeef, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born...
The discography of American rapper ChiefKeef consists of five studio albums, four extended plays, forty mixtapes, and twenty-eight singles (including...
American mainstream in 2012 following the success of pioneering rappers like ChiefKeef, Lil Reese, Lil Durk, Fredo Santana, G Herbo, Lil Bibby and King Louie...
he released "L’s Bitch" featuring Lil Reese. After plans to sign with ChiefKeef and French Montana's labels fell through, he considered rapping as "a...
"Love Sosa" is the second single by rapper ChiefKeef from his debut studio album Finally Rich (2012). It was released on October 18, 2012. The song was...
ordering the shooting of ChiefKeef. Hernandez offered his associate Kintea "Kooda B" McKenzie $20,000 to shoot at ChiefKeef. On September 10, 2019, Hernandez...
Finally Rich is the debut studio album by American rapper ChiefKeef. It was released on December 18, 2012 by Glory Boyz Entertainment and Interscope Records...
as Fredo Santana, was an American rapper. The older cousin of rapper ChiefKeef, Santana began recording music in 2011, releasing a series of mixtapes...
Lady Michelle Obama, and more recent inhabitants have included rappers ChiefKeef, King Von, and Fredo Santana. In recent years the complex has become one...
collaborations with fellow rappers ChiefKeef, Fredo Santana, and Lil Durk. In 2012, Taylor was featured on ChiefKeef's single "I Don't Like", which peaked...
Tekashi 6ix9ine Diss Song With ChiefKeef & Tadoe". HipHopDX. Retrieved June 17, 2018. "Trippie Redd Connects With ChiefKeef & Tadoe On New Song "I Kill...
widespread recognition within the American hip hop community for producing ChiefKeef's hits "I Don't Like", "Love Sosa", and "3Hunna". He released his first...
appearances from Teezo Touchdown, 21 Savage, J. Cole, Yeat, SZA, PartyNextDoor, ChiefKeef, Bad Bunny, Sexyy Red, and Lil Yachty. Production was handled by Drake...
studio album by American rapper ChiefKeef. The LP is a double album itself, serving as the third installment of ChiefKeef's Bang trilogy. It was leaked...
Entertainment on January 20, 2023. The album features guest appearances from ChiefKeef, Future, Lil Baby, the late Juice Wrld, Travis Scott, Lil Durk, Nardo...
Almighty So is a mixtape by American hip hop recording artist ChiefKeef. The mixtape was hosted by DJ Scream and was self-released on October 12, 2013...
(song), by Russ Ballard, 1976; covered by Santana, 1981 "Winnin'", by ChiefKeef from Back from the Dead, 2012 "Winning", by Chris Rea from Wired to the...
(featuring ChiefKeef) (co-produced with Young Chop) 02. "All I Got" (featuring Fat Trel) (co-produced with Young Chop) 03. "Valley" (featuring ChiefKeef) (co-produced...
provided by JID, Sheck Wes, Ski Mask the Slump God, Lil Durk, Kid Cudi, ChiefKeef, Lil Yachty, Lil Tecca, The Kid Laroi, Lil Skies, Teezo Touchdown, Juicy...
Back from the Dead 2 is a mixtape by ChiefKeef. It was released on Halloween 2014 and is the sequel to Keef's 2012 Back from the Dead mixtape. The project...
Birthday (feat. Andy Milonakis) - Single by Hands of Tyme". iTunes. "ChiefKeef - Sorry 4 The Weight Hosted by Glo Gang". DatPiff. Archived from the original...
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