Keem has both songwriting and production credits on his cousin Kendrick Lamar's project, Black Panther: The Album, TDE member Jay Rock's Redemption, Schoolboy Q's Crash Talk, and the song "Nile" from Disney's The Lion King: The Gift. Keem worked with record producer Cardo, on his two mixtapes, The Sound of a Bad Habit (2018) and Die for My Bitch (2019).
In March 2020, Keem was featured in the visual mission statement for Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free's company, pgLang. In August 2020, it was revealed Baby Keem was included on XXL's 2020 Freshman Class.
On September 18, 2020, Keem returned with the release of two new songs, "Hooligan", and "Sons & Critics Freestyle". He then released "No Sense", on March 5, 2021. On April 30, Keem released "Durag Activity" with Travis Scott. The song was followed by another collaboration with Keem’s cousin Kendrick Lamar, titled "Family Ties", which was released on August 27, 2021. These songs are featured on Keem's debut studio album The Melodic Blue, which was released on September 10, 2021. The album also included the single "Issues", which Keem performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, a collaboration with Don Toliver titled "Cocoa", as well as previously-teased tracks "Vent" and "Range Brothers". Keem also made an appearance on Kanye West's tenth studio album Donda, on the song "Praise God", alongside Travis Scott.
Prior to beginning his rapping career, Hykeem Carter spent his early life (as early as 4 years old) in music studios watching his Aunts & Uncles "Burn" CD's using the famous platform Limewire, which was the most common source of free music listening back in the early 2000's. Just a few years later, he shared his memories of hearing Kanye West's album "808s & Heartbreak" on the radio while living in Las Vegas during the Winter of 2008. This sparked his interest for music even more, which spurred his music research the following year. Keem looked up to artists such as Ye, Kid Cudi, Lil Wayne, Eminem, 50 Cent & more. [5]
Keem became a small, yet prominent YouTuber who was involved in the Minecraft Survival Games mini-game scene during the early 2010's. Keem's Minecraft account was under the in game name "hykeemc" and his YouTube account went by the alias "AllMightyModz". Keem was known for being a highly skilled player on The Hive and MCGamer Network servers, amassing more than 1,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel because of his prowess. Keem would frequently hold Skype calls where his fans could play along with him.Today, Keem's channel is inactive, however, the links on his channel direct you to Keem's current SoundCloud account.
It wasn't until 2014 that Hykeem decided to start pursuing his own musical career.
In a 2019 interview, Keem cited American musician Kid Cudi, as a major influence: "I was inspired by Cudi's cadences and shit like that. Kid Cudi's one of my favorite artists."[22]
In a 2021 interview with Billboard, Keem reportedly identified as part of the Mike WiLL Made-It and Metro Boomin generation, saying he derives inspiration from the two producers, as well as from Kanye West
BULLIES
Baby Keem Lyrics
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God got me to protect, it's a Friday
Don't talk fake deep, I don't like it
Don't talk fake deep (to me), I don't like it
Baby on my hit list, I'm excited
God got me to protect, it's a Friday
Don't talk fake deep, I don't like it
Don't talk fake deep (to me), I don't like it
Tell baby I'm coming home
Bless me, I've been on my own
You can love me and still do me wrong
I've been hurt but I still remain strong
How many times I show face and shit go south on me?
I had a kickstand last year, but she ain't really love me
Y'all better leave me alone
If I have to pull up, I'll be
Baby on my hit list, I'm excited (hey)
God got me to protect, it's a Friday
Don't talk fake deep, I don't like it
Don't talk fake (to me) deep, I don't like it
Baby on my hit list, I'm excited
God got me to protect, it's a Friday
Don't talk fake deep, I don't like it
Don't talk fake deep (to me), I don't like it
(Hey) Let's go
I hurt your feelings
You know these facts, your love is tall
Worth more than millions
I save your heart, I play the part
I miss your kisses, okay (hm)
Y'all better leave me alone
No one need me
I pop like genie
You don't wanna see me
Duckin' enemies
Ex one look like RiRi
I'm not a weakling
Baby on my hit list, I'm excited (Hey)
God got me to protect, it's a Friday
Don't talk fake deep, I don't like it
Don't talk fake deep (To me), I don't like it
Baby on my hit list, I'm excited
God got me to protect, it's a Friday
Don't talk fake deep, I don't like it
Don't talk fake deep (To me), I don't like it
She bully me
Em yllub ehs
She bully me
Em yllub ehs
She bully me
Em yllub ehs
She bully me
Em yllub ehs
(Hey)
The song "BULLIES" by Baby Keem is all about living life on his own terms and not letting anyone else control him. The first verse talks about how Baby Keem feels excited to have someone on his hit list, suggesting that he is ready to make a move against someone who has wronged him. He also mentions that God is protecting him on this Friday, which could be interpreted as a reference to the popular saying "TGIF" (Thank God It's Friday). Baby Keem goes on to express his dislike for people who talk fake deep, suggesting that he values authenticity in others. In the chorus, he repeats these lines again, emphasizing his feelings towards those who try to be something they're not.
The second verse of the song talks about Baby Keem's past experiences with love and relationships. He tells someone to bless him because he's been on his own, suggesting that he's looking for support and understanding. He acknowledges that people can love him and still do wrong by him, but he remains strong despite being hurt in the past. The verse ends with Baby Keem warning people to leave him alone because he's capable of taking care of himself.
Overall, "BULLIES" is a song about self-empowerment and not letting other people control you. Baby Keem emphasizes the importance of authenticity and staying true to oneself, while also acknowledging that it's okay to ask for help when you need it.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby on my hit list, I'm excited
I have someone I want to get revenge on and I can't wait to do it
God got me to protect, it's a Friday
I trust in God to keep me safe, and I feel good today because it's Friday
Don't talk fake deep, I don't like it
I don't want to hear people talking in a pretentiously profound or intellectual manner, it's annoying
Don't talk fake deep (to me), I don't like it
I am specifically telling you not to talk to me like that
Tell baby I'm coming home
Let someone know I'll be returning soon
Bless me, I've been on my own
I hope for good things as I've been handling everything by myself
You can love me and still do me wrong
It's possible to have feelings for someone and still treat them poorly
I've been hurt but I still remain strong
I've been through tough times but I'm still able to carry on
How many times I show face and shit go south on me?
I've experienced disappointment or failure when I try to show up somewhere
I had a kickstand last year, but she ain't really love me
I was with someone last year who I thought cared about me, but it turns out they didn't
Y'all better leave me alone
I'm warning people to stay away from me
If I have to pull up, I'll be
If necessary, I will come and confront someone face to face
I hurt your feelings
I may have caused someone emotional pain
You know these facts, your love is tall
You're aware that your love for me is significant
Worth more than millions
It's valuable beyond just monetary worth
I save your heart, I play the part
I've protected your emotions and acted the way I should have in a relationship
I miss your kisses, okay (hm)
I long for physical affection from someone
No one need me
I feel like no one requires my presence or assistance
I pop like genie
I can appear in a sudden or unexpected way
You don't wanna see me
You won't like the outcome if you cross me
Duckin' enemies
I'm avoiding people who have caused me trouble
Ex one look like RiRi
My ex-girlfriend resembled Rihanna
I'm not a weakling
I'm not easily intimidated
She bully me Em yllub ehs
Someone has bullied me, and I'm acknowledging it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dacoury Natche, Dominik Patrzek, Hykeem Carter, Johnny Kosich, Kevin Grady, Mark Anthony Spears, Matt Schaffer, Shirleen T. Aubert
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