Chief Keef

Who exactly is Chief Keef? He is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer from the United States. He was born Keith Cozart and has amassed a sizable fan base through his mixtapes and debut album, Finally, Rich, which was released at the end of 2012. He also runs his own record label, Glory Boyz Entertainment, and is the frontman for the rap group Glo Gang.

He rose to prominence in his adolescence in the early 2010s among Chicago’s South Side high school students. Nobody (2014), Back from the Dead 2 (2014), Bang 3 (2015), and Thot Breaker are some of his songs (2017). He was named after his late uncle, Keith Carter, also known as “Big Keef.” Tune in via bio.

Chief Keef Net Worth:

Chief Keef is an American rapper with a net worth of $1 million. Many credit Chief Keef with pioneering the so-called “mumble rap” and “drill” sub-genres of rap music, and he has had an undeniable impact on the hip-hop world. Keef, also known as “Sosa” (after a character in the film “Scarface”), has dealt with a number of legal and financial issues throughout his career.

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Caption: Chief Keef (source: open.spotify.com)

Early Life:

Keith Farrelle Cozart was born on August 15, 1995, in Chicago. Keith was raised on the South Side of Chicago in a low-income apartment complex known as “O-Block” by his 16-year-old mother. Cozart quickly became a member of the Black Disciples gang, which is active in that Chicago neighborhood. Keith was 5 years old when he began writing his own raps and recording them on cassette tapes using his grandmother’s karaoke machine. He dropped out of high school when he was 15 years old.

Career: 

Chief Keef rose to prominence as a 16-year-old with mixtapes like “The Glory Road” and “Bang.” He began uploading tracks to his YouTube account after being placed under house arrest for a variety of legal issues. “I Don’t Like” was one of these songs, and it became a major hit, kicking off the new rap subgenre known as “Drill.” When Kanye West remixed the song with Jadakiss, Big Sean, and Pusha T, it catapulted Chief Keef to even greater fame.

Following this success, Chief Keef became a sought-after artist, with many record labels vying for his signature. He chose to sign a lucrative deal with Interscope Records, and his debut studio album, “Finally Rich,” was released as a result. His song “Love Sosa” was a big hit in 2012. In 2013, he collaborated with Kanye West on the song “Hold My Liquor,” and released two mixtapes that received mostly negative reviews, though “Almighty So” did contain the odd hit like “Nice.”

Height and weight of Chief Keef

Chief Keef’s height? He is 6 feet tall, or 1.83 meters or 183 centimeters. He weighs about 70 kg (154 lbs). His body measurements are 44-32-39 inches. His biceps are 19 inches long. He has black hair and eyes.

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Caption: Chief Keef (source: The Mercury News)

Chief Keef’s Facts

  • Wiki and bio: Keith Farrelle Cozart was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Lolita Carter, who was 16 and unmarried at the time.
  • Chief Keef’s age: He was born on August 15, 1995. He is currently 25 years old. His astrological sign is Leo.
  • Chief Keef’s Nationality and Ethnicity: He is of mixed ethnicity and holds American nationality.
  • At the age of fifteen, he released his first mixtape.
  • He also has siblings. He has two siblings: a younger brother and a sister.
  • Chief Keef’s Wife and Children: In 2013, he proposed to Pretty Mesha. He had his first child, a daughter when he was 16 years old. He is the father of two daughters and one son.
  • Chief Keef’s Career: He worked with Kanye West on the remix of his song “I Don’t Like.” In 2012, his song “I Don’t Like” peaked at #15 on the US Rap charts.
  • Net Worth & Wealth: His singing career is his primary source of income. His net worth is estimated to be around $5 million in 2020. (USD).
  • Chief Keef attended Dulles Elementary School and the Banner School, a therapeutic day school, during his childhood.
  • He dropped out of Dyett High School when he was 15 years old.
  • Since he was a child, Chief Keef has been estranged from his biological father, Alfonso Cozart.
  • Chief Keef was apprehended on heroin manufacturing and distribution charges on January 27, 2011.
  • In 2012, Chief Keef posted an obscene photograph of himself receiving fellatio from a female fan on Instagram, which he quickly removed.
  • Chief Keef’s Social Media Accounts: His Instagram account was later suspended for violating Instagram’s terms of service.
  • He has since created a new Instagram account, and his activities on the app have been covered by a number of media outlets.

Quick facts:

Real Name Keith Farrelle Cozart
Nick Name Chief Keef
Famous As Singer
Age 25-years old
Birthday August 15, 1995
Birthplace Chicago, IL
Birth Sign Leo
Nationality American
Ethnicity Mixed
Height approx 6 ft (1.83 m)
Weight approx 70 Kg (154 lbs)
Body Stats approx 44-32-39 inches
Biceps Size 19 inches
Eye Color Black
Hair Color Black
Shoe Size 10.5 (US)
Girlfriend NA
Spouse Pretty Mesha
Children 4
Net Worth Approx $5 m (USD)

 

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