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Sexyy Red Confirms Joint Album With Chief Keef: ‘That’s My Boo’

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Sexyy Red Namedrops Chief Keef While Hitting Back At Lord Jamar’s Brutal Criticism

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Sexyy Red (Feat. Chief Keef) – ‘Bow Bow Bow (F My Baby Dad)’

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Sexyy Red & Chief Keef Are Guests On ‘The Corry Show’ In New ‘F My Baby Dad’ Video

Sexyy Red & King Von's Sister Kayla B Fight Over Chief Keef As Love Triangle Heats Up

Sexyy Red & King Von’s Sister Kayla B Fight Over Chief Keef As Love Triangle Heats Up

Sexyy Red Offers Unconvincing Proof That She & Chief Keef Are Just Friends

Sexyy Red Offers Unconvincing Proof That She & Chief Keef Are Just Friends

Real Name: Keith Farrelle Cozar

Aliases: Sosa

Chief Keef
BORN:
Aug 15, 1995
AGE:
29
NET WORTH:
$1 Million
HEIGHT:
6'0

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.

Top Chief Keef Questions

What part of Chicago is Chief Keef from?

He’s from the South Side.

What label did Chief Keef first sign with?

His first deal was with Interscope.

How many children does Chief Keef have?

He has four kids.

What gang is Chief Keef affiliated with?

He is affiliated with the Black Disciples of Chicago.

Which artists are signed to Chief Keef’s label?

Tadoe, Ballout, Lil Flash, Benji Flo, JusGlo

What was Chief Keef’s last album?

He dropped 4NEM in December of 2021.

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