10 Things You Should Know About Chief Keef

The controversial Chi-town MC is now 18 years old.

4. "Bang" Took Over YouTube - But not to dwell on his legal troubles (which also includes lawsuits and child support claims), let's revisit that artistic rap sheet. After word of Keef's run-in with Chicago's Finest spread through the city's high schools, his grimy video for "Bang" also went viral in a major way.(Photo: Courtesy Glory Boy Entertainment)
5. "I Don't Like" Got Even Bigger Than "Bang" - Then Keef's hypnotically threatening "I Don't Like" dwarfed its predecessor's buzz — to the tune of over 20 million views on YouTube — and getting a remix from none other than Chicago's Kanye West alongside Jadakiss and 'Ye's G.O.O.D. Music artists Pusha T and Big Sean. (Photo: Courtesy Glory Boy Entertainment)
6. He's Drawn Comparisons to Waka Flocka Flame - With his agressive, straightforward lyrics, amped-up delivery and swinging dreadlocks, Keef was being likened to the "Hard in da Paint" star. Waka had this bit of advice for him: "You ain't gotta hold no gun in no interview. It's bigger than that, you're already there. Get your people out." (Photo: Courtesy Glory Boy Entertainment)
7. His Co-Signs Are Crazy - Just months after that fame-making house arrest, Keef was sought out by hip hop's upper crust. In addition to Kanye West, the Chi-town upstart recorded with hitmakers like Lex Luger and was being courted by Young Jeezy and Birdman. He even landed a coveted spot on Kanye's Yeezus album.(Photos: Splash News; Courtesy Glory Boy Entertainment; Porton/PictureGroup)8. He's Gone From Mixtapes to a Studio Release - But before he was on Ye's Yeezus, he released his own studio album. His debut, Finally Rich, came via Interscope Records with features from Young Jeezy, 50 Cent, Wiz Khalifa and Rick Ross.(Photo: Courtesy Glory Boy Entertainment)

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5. "I Don't Like" Got Even Bigger Than "Bang" - Then Keef's hypnotically threatening "I Don't Like" dwarfed its predecessor's buzz — to the tune of over 20 million views on YouTube — and getting a remix from none other than Chicago's Kanye West alongside Jadakiss and 'Ye's G.O.O.D. Music artists Pusha T and Big Sean. (Photo: Courtesy Glory Boy Entertainment)

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