Chief Keef’s debut, Finally Rich, arrived in late 2012 on Glory Boyz Entertainment and Interscope, staking a claim in the Chicago drill canon. The album’s dozen tracks are largely shaped by producer Young Chop, whose stark, rattling beats underpin Keef’s laconic delivery. Guest spots from 50 Cent, Rick Ross, and Wiz Khalifa punctuate the record, but the core remains Keef’s raw, unvarnished voice. Singles like “Love Sosa” and “I Don’t Like” captured national attention, propelling the album to number 29 on the Billboard 200 with roughly 50,000 copies sold in its first week.Finally Rich’s influence endures, recognized by Rolling Stone in 2022 as one of hip-hop’s notable works. Its resonance lies in the unfiltered portrayal of Chicago street life, articulated through a minimalist yet heavy drill template. The record’s interplay of gritty narratives and pounding percussion continues to signal a pivotal moment in early 2010s rap.

Chief Keef’s debut, Finally Rich, arrived in late 2012 on Glory Boyz Entertainment and Interscope, staking a claim in the Chicago drill canon. The album’s dozen tracks are largely shaped by producer Young Chop, whose stark, rattling beats underpin Keef’s laconic delivery. Guest spots from 50 Cent, Rick Ross, and Wiz Khalifa punctuate the record, but the core remains Keef’s raw, unvarnished voice. Singles like “Love Sosa” and “I Don’t Like” captured national attention, propelling the album to number 29 on the Billboard 200 with roughly 50,000 copies sold in its first week.Finally Rich’s influence endures, recognized by Rolling Stone in 2022 as one of hip-hop’s notable works. Its resonance lies in the unfiltered portrayal of Chicago street life, articulated through a minimalist yet heavy drill template. The record’s interplay of gritty narratives and pounding percussion continues to signal a pivotal moment in early 2010s rap.