Chief Keef
Chief Keef is a drill artist and producer from South Side, Chicago, Illinois.
Chicago rapper and producer whose 2012 hit "I Don't Like" made him the face of drill, a sound that went on to conquer the world.
Who is Chief Keef?
Chief Keef (Keith Cozart) is a rapper and producer from the South Side of Chicago. He became famous as a teenager with homemade videos on YouTube.
Known for
"I Don't Like" (2012), with Lil Reese, went viral and got a remix by Kanye West. A record deal with Interscope followed at age 16, and his debut album Finally Rich (2012), with "Love Sosa", became the blueprint for drill. He later founded his own label, Glo Gang, and started producing much of his own music.
Style
Cold, chant-like flows, simple repeated hooks and dark, booming beats with menacing synths. His slurred, melodic delivery was also an early sign of the SoundCloud era.
Impact
Chief Keef is seen as the father of drill. His sound traveled from Chicago to London and back to New York, and influenced UK drill, Brooklyn drill and a whole generation of SoundCloud rappers.
Chief Keef: quick answers
What genre is Chief Keef?
Chief Keef’s music falls under Drill. Chief Keef is part of Midwest hip-hop, with the most important work in the 2010s and 2020s.
Where is Chief Keef from?
Chief Keef is from South Side, Chicago, Illinois.
What is Chief Keef’s real name?
Chief Keef’s real name is Keith Cozart.
When did Chief Keef start?
Chief Keef has been active since 2011.
Which artists are similar to Chief Keef?
If you like Chief Keef, listen to 21 Savage, Central Cee, Lil Yachty and Pop Smoke.
