AD LOADING...
Chief Keef
AD LOADING...
Real Name: Keith Farrelle Cozar
Aliases: Sosa
BIO
One of the trailblazers of Drill, Chief Keef helped to launch an entire subgenre of rap music. A controversial personality, he first attracted local attention from Chicago's South Side with his mixtapes, The Glory Road and Bang. It was during his house arrest that he posted several videos directly to his YouTube account, making him one of the first YouTube sensations. His song "I Don't Like" became a hit in Chicago and caught Kanye West's attention, who remixed it with rappers Pusha T, Jadakiss and Big Sean. After dropping several hit albums, critics have pointed to Chief Keef as a major influence on the drill subgenre and his continued impact on the industry.
PROPS
- He used his mother’s Karaoke machine and blank tapes which he borrowed from his friends to make his mixtapes
- He was discovered by Kanye West.
- He pioneered the Chicago drill rap style.
- Keef’s video “Bang” got more than a million YouTube views while he was a student.
- He signed a deal with Interscope Records worth $6,000,000
- He started his own label Glo Gang.
AD LOADING...
Top Chief Keef Questions
He’s from the South Side.
His first deal was with Interscope.
He has four kids.
He is affiliated with the Black Disciples of Chicago.
Tadoe, Ballout, Lil Flash, Benji Flo, JusGlo
He dropped 4NEM in December of 2021.
Chief Keef
Real name: Keith Farrelle Cozar
Aliases: Sosa
The Top 10 Hip Hop Singles Of The Week: Chris Brown, Lil Wayne & Chief Keef
News | Jun 13, 2015, 9:00 AM PDT
Lil Durk "Remember My Name" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Deluxe Edition Stream
News | Jun 2, 2015, 11:45 AM PDT
Fredo Santana "Aint No Money Like Trap Money Volume 1" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
News | May 20, 2015, 4:15 PM PDT
Soulja Boy "Swag" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
News | May 20, 2015, 12:45 PM PDT
AD LOADING...
Cashin' Out Pt. 3: 7 Artists Cash Money Could Possibly Sign If YMCMB Comes To An End
Editorials | May 20, 2015, 10:49 AM PDT
Chief Keef Announces New Album "Tha Cozart"
News | Apr 25, 2015, 10:00 AM PDT
Biggie's "Life After Death" Criticized & Earl Sweatshirt Praises Kendrick Lamar
Videos | Apr 23, 2015, 2:15 PM PDT
Andy Milonakis Joins Chief Keef For Trippy Recording Session
News | Feb 28, 2015, 10:42 AM PST
AD LOADING...
DX Daily - Lil Durk Disses Chief Keef, Tech N9ne's "Red Rags," Eminem Too Controversial For UK
Videos | May 8, 2014, 8:25 AM PDT
