A shocking rumor about Chief Keef spread rapidly across social media this week, alarming fans before being swiftly debunked.
The false claim alleged that the rapper had been shot multiple times in Chicago and placed on life support.
One viral post from the account @TommyGoBraazy stated, “Popular Rapper ‘Chief Keef’ has reportedly been shot 6x in the face after returning to O’Block after 15 years to film a music video. He is currently on life support. Pray for Chief Keef.”
Popular Rapper “Chief Keef” has reportedly been shot 6x in the face after returning to O’block after 15 years to film a music video , he is currently on life support
Pray for Chief Keef pic.twitter.com/eEP7EWch8a
— Tommy (@TommyGoBraazy) January 14, 2026
The message quickly racked up more than 2.3 million views and thousands of likes.
Chief Keef’s longtime manager, Idris Dykes, quickly shut down the claims in an interview with Fox 32 Chicago. “No, this is false,” Dykes said. “Keef has not been to Chicago since he did Summer Smash two years ago.”
Chief Keef has remained active musically and professionally, with no indication of any health or safety issues. His fans have expressed relief of the news online and called out the platform which originally shared the false report.