Keith Farrelle Cozart, widely known as Chief Keef, rose to prominence in the early 2010s as a pioneering figure in the Chicago drill music scene. While his music career has been marked by rapid success and controversy, his personal life, particularly his romantic entanglements and extensive fatherhood, has also frequently captured public attention. Chief Keef's romantic journey is characterized by a series of public and private relationships, often intertwined with his burgeoning fame and legal challenges, painting a picture of a complex and evolving personal landscape.
Chief Keef's journey into fatherhood began remarkably early, even before his widespread fame. He became a father at the age of 16, and public records and reports indicate he has fathered nine children with nine different women. This aspect of his personal life has been a recurring theme in media coverage, often surfacing in discussions about child support and his responsibilities as a parent. Erica Early, the mother of his daughter Kimora Cozart (born in 2013), has been publicly involved in child support disputes, highlighting the financial and legal aspects of his large family. Other children, such as Sno FilmOn Dot Com Cozart (named controversially to promote his record label) and twins Khalil and Kirsten (born in 2014), along with Kamiah (2015) and Khalo (2017), have been mentioned in court documents, further cementing the public knowledge of his numerous offspring.
In 2013, as his career was rapidly ascending, Chief Keef's romantic life took a public turn with his engagement to video model Pretty Mesha (Jamesha Thompson). The news of their engagement spread after both parties posted images on social media, with Mesha seen wearing what appeared to be an engagement ring. Chief Keef himself retweeted reports confirming their engagement, fueling speculation about the young rapper's commitment. Mesha, who was five years his senior, also publicly confirmed their relationship on Twitter, stating,