How Chief Keef Changed Hip-Hop Forever

Chief Keef was supposed to be a flash in the pan. A teenager from Chicago who blew up off the internet, caught the attention of Kanye West, signed a major record deal, and then seemingly disappeared from the mainstream. But there’s a problem with that story. More than a decade later, Chief Keef’s influence can still be heard throughout hip-hop — from drill and production to flows, internet culture, and the way artists build loyal fanbases online. So how did a teenager from Chicago become one of the most influential rappers of his generation without becoming the traditional superstar the industry expected him to be? This is the story of Chief Keef’s rise, his impact, and his legacy. Subscribe to The Music Industry Official for more music stories, documentaries, and commentary. #ChiefKeef #HipHop #Rap