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Chief Keef Albums Ranked, Plus Back from the Dead 2 (2026)

Chief Keef has released five studio albums through 2024, counting the two-part Bang 3 as one double album, and this page ranks all five plus one landmark mixtape, Back from the Dead 2 (2014). His many other mixtapes, including Back from the Dead (2012) and the original Almighty So (2013), his collaborative projects, and Skeletor (2026), a release billed in some sources as a studio album and in others as a mixtape, are not ranked.

Chief Keef5 albums + 1 mixtape7 min readUpdated November 2026Hip-Hop
Finally Rich album cover
6.9

Quick Take

Consensus PeakFinally RichDrill's mainstream breakthrough, with Love SosaCult ClassicBack from the Dead 2Self-produced mixtape behind the hit FanetoMost Underrated4NemInventive late-career album critics loved

The best and worst Chief Keef albums

Why it ranks here

Finally Rich is built on Young Chop's huge, stark beats and Keef's chant-like hooks. "Love Sosa" and "I Don't Like" with Lil Reese are among the most influential rap songs of the 2010s, and "Kay Kay" and "Hate Bein' Sober" show the album's range. It is repetitive and some major-label guest spots feel bolted on, but nothing else in his catalog had the same impact. Metacritic: 62.

Context

His debut studio album, released December 18, 2012 by Glory Boyz Entertainment and Interscope, his only major-label release. It debuted at No. 29 on the Billboard 200 with 50,000 copies and has been certified platinum.

Highlights

  • Love Sosa
  • I Don't Like
  • Kay Kay
  • Hate Bein' Sober
  • 3Hunna

Weak Spots

  • Lyrically repetitive
  • Guests like 50 Cent and Wiz Khalifa feel imposed

Production

Young Chop · Mike Will Made It · K.E. on the Track · Leek-E-Leek · YGOnDaBeat

Read our full Finally Rich review →

Influence

Brought Chicago drill to a mainstream audience and made Keef a progenitor of the genre.

Replay Value

High — the singles are permanent fixtures.

Why it ranks here

Almost entirely produced by Keef himself, Back from the Dead 2 moves away from classic drill toward stylized, synth-heavy ambience. "Faneto" became one of his most famous songs and went platinum a decade later, and "Paper" with Gucci Mane and "Whole Crowd" share its eerie, woozy energy. It has since gained acclaim and a large cult following.

Context

His eighth mixtape, released October 31, 2014 and hosted by DJ Holiday, a sequel to his 2012 tape Back from the Dead. "Faneto" was certified platinum by the RIAA in March 2024.

Highlights

  • Faneto
  • Paper
  • Whole Crowd
  • Where's Waldo
  • Feds

Weak Spots

  • Long and loose by design
  • Mixing is rough in places

Production

Chief Keef · Young Chop · Chopsquad DJ · Purps

Influence

Its homemade, synth-heavy sound became a reference point for later underground rap.

Replay Value

High — the fan favorite for a reason.

Why it ranks here

4Nem was met with strong reviews: Pitchfork praised how he keeps reinventing his influences, and Clash called it one of his best projects. Produced largely by Keef with collaborators such as Young Malcolm and Akachi, it is loose and funny, with "Tuxedo" featuring Tadoe and the bouncing "Hadouken" among the standouts.

Context

His fourth studio album, released December 17, 2021 through Glory Boyz Entertainment, eOne and RBC. It peaked at No. 141 on the Billboard 200. Tadoe and Ballout are the guests.

Highlights

  • Tuxedo
  • Hadouken
  • Yes Sir
  • The Talk
  • Like It's Yo Job

Weak Spots

  • Little commercial reach
  • A few tracks are sketches

Production

Chief Keef · Young Malcolm · Akachi · K.E. on the Track · Stuntman Beatz

Influence

Reminded critics that his influence on younger rappers was matched by continued creativity.

Replay Value

High — short and full of personality.

Why it ranks here

Released in two parts in August and September 2015, Bang 3 was praised as his crispest-sounding release since Finally Rich, with cleaner production and tighter song structures. "Superheroes" with ASAP Rocky and "I Just Wanna" with Mac Miller are highlights, and Chopsquad DJ and Zaytoven provide strong beats, but across two parts the material thins out.

Context

His second studio album, released by FilmOn Music: Part 1 in August 2015 and Part 2 on September 18, 2015. The two parts peaked at No. 131 and No. 104 on the Billboard 200. Guests include ASAP Rocky, Mac Miller and Lil B.

Highlights

  • Superheroes
  • I Just Wanna
  • Laurel Canyon
  • Cappin
  • New School

Weak Spots

  • Over ninety minutes across both parts
  • Inconsistent second half

Production

Chopsquad DJ · Zaytoven · Chief Keef · DP Beats

Read our full Bang 3 review →

Influence

Marked his move from major label to independent release.

Replay Value

Moderate — Part 1 is the stronger half.

Why it ranks here

The sequel to his 2013 mixtape was years in the making, recorded between 2018 and 2024 and produced mostly by Keef himself. Tierra Whack on "Banded Up", Sexyy Red on "Grape Trees" and Quavo on "Never Fly Here" bring variety, and "Jesus" with Lil Gnar, co-produced by Mike WiLL Made-It, stands out. At over an hour it is less tight than 4Nem.

Context

His fifth studio album, released May 10, 2024 on his own 43B label. It peaked at No. 30 on the Billboard 200, nearly matching Finally Rich's No. 29 peak.

Highlights

  • Banded Up
  • Jesus
  • Treat Myself
  • Grape Trees
  • Drifting Away

Weak Spots

  • Over an hour long
  • Uneven sequencing

Production

Chief Keef · Mike WiLL Made-It · DP Beats · Young Malcolm · Johnny Juliano

Read our full Almighty So 2 review →

Influence

His strongest commercial showing in over a decade as an independent artist.

Replay Value

Moderate to high.

Why it ranks here

Dedication is compact and cohesive, with producer D Rich handling most of the record and Keef contributing a few beats himself. "Mailbox", "Ticket" and "Text" are strong, and A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Lil Yachty make brief appearances. The Guardian called it his most satisfying album to date, though it made little commercial impact.

Context

His third studio album, released November 30, 2017 by RBC, Glo Gang and eOne. It debuted at No. 97 on the Billboard 200.

Highlights

  • Ticket
  • Mailbox
  • Text
  • Glory Bridge
  • Come On Now

Weak Spots

  • Few memorable hooks
  • Little variety in tempo

Production

D Rich · Stuntman · Chief Keef · Ness · CBMix

Influence

Modest; mostly a fan favorite.

Replay Value

Moderate — a few tracks return.

Scores come from each album’s scorecard review. A score marked ~ is an editorial estimate for an album we have not reviewed in full yet. Albums are ranked by score; ties keep our editorial order.

Essay

The Complete Picture

Finally Rich remains the essential Chief Keef album, a raw document of the moment drill went national. Back from the Dead 2 and 4Nem show the producer and experimenter he became, and they are the records that explain his cult status. The other albums are uneven but rarely dull.

Start with Finally Rich, then Back from the Dead 2 and 4Nem. Almighty So 2 is the best of his recent work.

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Chief Keef Albums in Order

  1. 2012Finally RichRanked #1
  2. 2014Back from the Dead 2Ranked #2
  3. 2015Bang 3Ranked #4
  4. 2017DedicationRanked #6
  5. 20214NemRanked #3
  6. 2024Almighty So 2Ranked #5

Chief Keef Albums: Common Questions

What is the best Chief Keef album?
We rank Finally Rich (2012) as the best Chief Keef album, with a score of 6.9/10: The blunt, booming album that took drill national.
How many Chief Keef albums are ranked here?
This ranking covers 6 Chief Keef projects, released between 2012 and 2024.
What is the earliest Chief Keef album in this ranking?
Finally Rich (2012) is the earliest release in this list. We rank it #1.
What is the most recent Chief Keef album in this ranking?
Almighty So 2 (2024) is the most recent release in this list. We rank it #5.
What is the worst Chief Keef album?
By our scorecard, the worst Chief Keef album is Dedication (2017), ranked #6 of 6 with an estimated score of 5.7/10: A focused, mostly D Rich-produced album with low visibility.