Chief Keef's Net Worth - How Rich is Keith Farrelle Cozart?

Chief Keef's net worth is estimated at $10 million.

Overview

Chief Keef net worth stats

Net worth:	$10 million
Source of wealth:	Rap music
Date of birth:	August 15, 1995
Place of birth:	Chicago, Illinois

How did Chief Keef build his net worth?

Chief Keef built his net worth through his successful career as a rapper and songwriter, with earnings from album sales, concerts, merchandise, and investments in various businesses.

Alfonso Cozart, who would later be known as Chief Keef, was born on August 15, 1995, in Chicago's South Side. He grew up in poverty and spent most of his childhood in his grandmother's house. His father was absent, while his mother, who had a criminal background, was in and out of jail. Chief Keef dropped out of school at an early age and started selling drugs to make ends meet.

At the age of 16, Chief Keef's life changed when he started making music. He began uploading his music on YouTube, which became an instant hit on the internet.

Soon after, he caught the attention of rapper and producer Kanye West, who remixed Chief Keef's song "I Don't Like", which led to a major record label bidding war for his services. In 2012, Chief Keef signed with Interscope Records and released his debut studio album "Finally Rich" the same year. The album peaked at number 29 on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling over 150,000 copies and earning more than $300,000. Chief Keef also has other studio albums, including "Bang 3", "Mansion Musick", and "The Leek Vol. 6".

Apart from music sales, Chief Keef's net worth has been boosted by other business ventures.

In 2014, he launched his clothing line called GloGang Worldwide, which has been successful. He has also appeared in several movies, including "Dope" and "The Weeknd: Mania".

Chief Keef has also made money from endorsements and collaborations. He has worked with brands like Adidas, Beats by Dre, and Savage X Fenty.

How has Chief Keef spent his wealth?

Chief Keef has had a controversial personal life that has affected his finances. In 2011, he became a father at the age of 16, and he has been involved in several child support cases over the years. In 2013, he was arrested for smoking marijuana in public. He was also arrested for speeding and driving under the influence in 2017.

Chief Keef has had a colorful history with real estate. He bought and sold a property in Los Angeles and has been evicted from his rented home in Highland Park, Illinois.

His finances have been impacted by lawsuits and legal issues. In 2015, a producer sued him for allegedly using his beats without permission. He was also sued for unpaid child support by his baby mama and also for missing an appearance at a fraternity house.

Furthermore, Chief Keef has had addiction issues, particularly with lean, which is a mixture of cough syrup and soda. He has admitted to spending thousands of dollars on lean every month, which may have affected his net worth.