★ HOW OLD IS CHIEF KEEF?
Chief Keef is 30 years old, born August 15, 1995 in Chicago · Leo.
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★ QUICK FACTS
The basics
- ★ REAL NAME
- Keith Farrelle Cozart
- ★ BORN IN
- Chicago
- ★ EDUCATED AT
- The Banner School, Dulles Elementary School, Dyett High School
★ LEDE
About
Chief Keef turned drill into a mainstream force before most rappers knew the subgenre existed. Born Keith Farrelle Cozart on Chicago's South Side in 1995, he released his fifth mixtape, Back from the Dead, which spawned "I Don't Like" featuring Lil Reese—a local hit that led to a major-label bidding war and his Interscope deal. His follow-up "Love Sosa" went quintuple platinum. As a Leo, he channels that sign's natural charisma and dominance.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Chief Keef is an American rapper and record producer born August 15, 1995. Keith Farrelle Cozart grew up on Chicago's South Side and began recording as a teenager, gaining regional praise through early-2010s mixtapes. He's credited with popularizing drill for mainstream audiences and is considered a progenitor of the genre. His fifth mixtape, Back from the Dead (2012), contained "I Don't Like" (featuring Lil Reese), which became a local hit and marked his first Billboard Hot 100 entry. A bidding war between major labels led to his Interscope Records deal, which commercially re-released that track plus "Love Sosa"—the latter earning quintuple platinum RIAA certification. Both songs served as lead singles for his debut album, Finally Rich (2012), which received moderate critical and commercial response and was his only major-label release. His later studio albums—Bang 3 (2015), Bang 3, Pt. 2 (2015), 4Nem (2021), and Almighty So 2 (2024)—entered the Billboard 200 as self-releases. Guest appearances on Lil Uzi Vert's "Bean (Kobe)" (2020) and Drake's "All the Parties" (2023) both peaked in the Billboard Hot 100's top 40. Born in Leo season, Keef embodies the sign's drive for influence and cultural dominance. As both singer and businessperson, he operates across recording and production.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Keith Cozart was born and raised on Chicago's South Side in 1995. He began recording as a teenager and initially built a following through mixtape releases in the early 2010s before "I Don't Like" became a regional breakthrough.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- "Love Sosa" earned quintuple platinum RIAA certification, making it one of his signature tracks.
- Chief Keef is credited with popularizing drill, a hip hop subgenre, for mainstream audiences.
- He appeared on Drake's 2023 song "All the Parties," which peaked in the Billboard Hot 100's top 40.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- RockyRabbit · 1999
- Rob KardashianRabbit · 1987
- Pop SmokeRabbit · 1999
- An Yu-jinGoat · 2003
CHALLENGING
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor Swift
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Chief Keef?
- Chief Keef is 30 years old (born August 15, 1995).
- When is Chief Keef's birthday?
- Chief Keef was born on August 15, 1995.
- What is Chief Keef's zodiac sign?
- Chief Keef is a Leo, born August 15, 1995.
- What is Chief Keef's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Chief Keef was born in 1995, the year of the Wood Pig.
- What does Chief Keef do?
- Chief Keef is a busines.
- Where was Chief Keef born?
- Chief Keef was born in Chicago.
- What is Chief Keef's real name?
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