Chief Keef Documentary Directed by Cole Bennett Will Chronicle Drill Pioneer’s Meteoric Rise
A documentary chronicling Chief Keef’s rise as one of the pioneers of Chicago’s seminal drill music scene is in the works.
Lyrical Lemonade‘s Cole Bennett is set to direct the untitled doc. Variety was first to report the news on Tuesday (Oct. 15). Through his Khalabo Ink Society, Black-ish creator Kenya Barris is onboard as a producer alongside Jeremy Allen.
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In addition to exploring Sosa’s meteoric rise from the South Side of Chicago to viral fame, the documentary is slated to delve further into his exile from the city and eventual return to Chicago.
The doc will also examine how his turbulent upbringing influenced his art, which led to him leaving an indelible mark on Chi-Town for years to come.
An Apple Music documentary surrounding Chief Keef — born Keith Cozart — was in the works in 2017, but The Story of Sosa: The Movie never saw the light of day.
Bennett will make his debut behind the lens in the film space. “My first film, the chief keef documentary,” he announced on Instagram earlier Tuesday.
The Lyrical Lemonade founder has been a staple in the Chicago music scene throughout his decorated career, as he’s worked with the late Juice WRLD, Vic Mensa, King Louie and more directing music videos.
Chief Keef finally delivered his long-awaited and much-delayed Almighty So 2 album in May. The sequel project featured Quavo, Tierra Whack, G Herbo, Sexyy Red and more and peaked at No. 30 on the Billboard 200.
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