Chief Keef Documentary: A new documentary will dive into the life and career of Chief Keef, who burst onto the music scene as a teenage prodigy and became the face of Chicago drill. Directed by Cole Bennett of Lyrical Lemonade and produced by Kenya Barris and Jeremy Allen, the film will explore Keef’s rise, his time away from the spotlight, and his eventual return to Chicago.

Chief Keef Documentary

Keef gained worldwide fame with breakout singles like “Don’t Like” and “Love Sosa,” which he released at just 16 years old. These hits brought Chicago’s drill sound to mainstream audiences, solidifying his status as a genre pioneer. However, his career also faced challenges, including legal troubles that kept him from performing in his hometown for many years.

A New Chapter in Los Angeles

In 2014, Keef moved to Los Angeles to escape the difficulties he faced in Chicago. “I got away from unnecessary trouble,” Keef told Billboard in 2015. He described how living in L.A. helped him grow, improve, and find new inspiration. The documentary will explore how this shift allowed him to mature both personally and artistically.

A Triumphant Return to Chicago

After over a decade, Keef made a highly anticipated return to Chicago in June, headlining Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash festival. The event included a nostalgic set, a Father’s Day moment with his teenage daughter, and a guest appearance by G Herbo. In May, Keef also released Almighty So 2. Rolling Stone praised it as a refined evolution of the drill sound he helped popularize. The documentary aims to capture these pivotal moments, showing how Keef’s influence continues to shape the future of hip-hop.