Raqhid Render was born in Atlanta, Georgia, the sixth of seven children. Render grew up in Forest Park. Later moving to Atlanta on Cleveland Ave. After the death of his close friend Rudy, Render started taking rapping seriously in 2016. Render has 6 brothers and 1 sister; he is the elder brother of rapper Lil Gotit. Despite his parents separating at an early age, both were present in Render's upbringing. During his teenage years, Keed worked briefly at Subway and McDonald's. Being close to studio, Keed would record music almost on a daily basis. Render first started making music with his younger brotherSemaja Render, posting songs online and scoring some regional hits in 2017. Render also has one daughter named Naychur.
Career
2018: ''Trapped On Cleveland 2 and Keed Talk To 'Em''
On July 23, 2018 Keed released his single "Slatt Rock" featuring Paper Lovee along with his forthcoming mixtape Trapped on Cleveland 2. In October 2018, Keed and his younger brother Lil Gotit featured in fellow rapper Lil Uzi Vert's song Heavy Metal. On December 12, 2018 Lil Keed released another mixtape, Keed Talk To 'Em, which featured the main single Nameless, as well as other popular singles such as "Balenciaga" featuring 21 Savage, "Red Hot" featuring Trippie Redd, and others. Keed Talk To 'Em also featured Lil Durk and Lil Yachty.
2019-present: ''Long Live Mexico''
On March 11, 2019, Keed featured in Lil Gotit's single "Drop The Top". On March 14, 2019, Keed released the song "Move It", featuring fellow Migos based artist Offset. On March 27, 2019, Lil Keed was nominated for the 10th spot for the XXL Freshman cover. On April 24, 2019 Keed released his single "Oh My God". On May 6, 2019, Lil Keed released "Proud Of Me", featuring Young Thug. The song, along with the previously released single "Oh My God", accompanied his forthcoming album Long Live Mexico. Keed stated the idea behind title of the album was inspired by his friend named Mexico who died earlier in the year while Keed was on tour with Trippie Redd. On May 29, 2019, Keed released his new single "Pull Up", featuring Lil Uzi Vert and YNW Melly. The song was released from Young Thug's YSL Records and 300 Entertainment. On June 13, 2019, Keed released his debut studio album "Long Live Mexico". The album featured artists such as Gunna, Lil Uzi Vert, Roddy Ricch, YNW Melly, and Young Thug. The album was a tribute to his friend who passed away named Mexico. The album peaked at number 26 on the Billboard 200, and number 11 on the Hot Rap Albums Chart, becoming the highest charting project of his career. On July 18, 2019, Hoodrich Pablo Juan's new single "Drip Babies" was released in which Keed alongside Lil Gotit made their guest appearances. On July 23, 2019, Lil Keed featured in Future's released single "Undefeated". On that same day, he released a music video for his Long Live Mexico single "HBS". The music video was directed by Cole Bennett. On August 14, 2019, the music video for Lil Keed and Guap Tarantino's collaborative single "Churches Peppers" was released on WorldStarHipHop. On September 3, 2019, Keed released his Mooktoven produced single "Saliva". On September 18, 2019 Keed released his single "Swap It Out" featuring Lil Duke. On October 17, 2019, a music video for Lil Gotit and Lil Keed's collaborative single "Brotherly Love" was released on behalf of Alamo Records. On November 7, 2019, 88GLAM and Lil Keed released their collaborative single "Bankroll". On November 27, 2019 a music video for Lil Keed's Long Live Mexico single "Snake" was released. On November 21, 2019 a music video of Young Scooter and Lil Keed's collaborative single "Trap Museum" was released on behalf of WMG. On December 6, 2019, Keed's collaborative single "Accomplishments" with Lil Yachty and Zaytoven was released along with a music video. On January 11, 2020, Keed announced the release of his forthcoming mixtape "Trapped On Cleveland 3". On January 30, 2020 Keed's collaborative single "A-Team " along with Lil Yachty, Lil Gotit, and Zaytoven was released. It was the second single released off their forthcoming collaborative album A-Team. On April 15, 2020 Keed released his single "No Dealings" accompanied with a music video ahead of his forthcoming album "Trapped On Cleveland 3". On May 14, 2020 Keed released his second single "Wavy" from his upcoming album. On June 12, 2020 Keed released his collaborative single "Fox 5" with Gunna. Gunfire rang out during the filming of the music video for the song resulting in 2 people injured.
Musical styles
According to XXL, Keed's style is frequently compared to Young Thug, as the two rappers both grew on Cleveland Avenue and Keed is signed to YSL Records. Chicago Reader described Keed's style as similar Young Thug's while incorporating his own distinct flow. According to Pitchfork, Keed uses elements of Young Thug's versatile flows as a foundation to build off of, specifically the high-pitched delivery.
Influences
According to an interview by WHTA Hot 107.9, Keed stated he was inspired listening to music by his neighbor Young Thug, Chingy, Peewee Longway, and Big Bank Black.
Live performances
Lil Keed performed at the Rolling Loud Festival on May 11, 2019 in Miami, Florida performing on the same stage as Young Thug, Chief Keef, Lil Wayne, and Comethazine. He is scheduled to perform at the Rolling Loud Festival in Oakland later on September 29, 2019. On September 14, 2019 Keed and Lil Gotit performed at The Novo theater in Los Angeles. Fellow rapper Drake was present and on stage alongside Keed throughout the performance. Young Thug and Lil Duke also briefly appeared on stage. On October 12, 2019 Keed performed in the Rolling Loud New York festival. Keed also performed at the A3C Festival in Atlanta on October 13, 2019. On October 27, 2019 Keed performed at the Mala Luna festivial in San Antonio, Texas.
