By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer
Younger than Diggy Simmons, the lyrics of Chief Keef shocked the world. During the spring of 2012, Chief Keef rose to fame behind his “I Don’t Like” single. The popularity of the song spilled over to Chief Keef, who would be signed to Interscope Records. With everything being handed to him, his lyrics still caused many to look at him twice.
Lupe Fiasco was asked about Chief Keef’s lyrics during a radio interview. Nothing personally aimed at Chief Keef, Lupe Fiasco said his lyrics scare him. Both men are from Chicago, which is going through severe gang violence, with close to 1,000 people murdered this year alone. Upon hearing about the interview, Chief Keef reportedly disrespected him on Twitter.
Things compounded when Chief Keef also laughed at the death of a rival, Lil Jojo, on Twitter, something he denies doing and apologized for. Still, his gangsta lyrics have been the source of much controversy. The Chicago Sun-Times recently spoke to Chief Keef’s grandmother, Margaret Carter, who denied the young rapper’s lyrics.
Margaret Carter said all Chief Keef ever did was spend his time in her home. When he was not at home, he was traveling with her and his uncle, never involved in gang activity. However, Carter did admit all he ever did was spend time with a number of girls, having them all over her house, which has become tiresome for her. Far from a gang member, despite the investigation, Margaret Carter said Chief Keef convinced some of his older cousins to leave gangs alone, so his rhymes have been very disappointing for her.
