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Baby Keem Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper

January 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Baby Keem, whose real name is Hykeem Jamaal Carter Jr., is an American rapper and record producer worth an estimated $2 million in 2024. Born on October 22, 2000, in Carson, California, Baby Keem has rapidly gained popularity in the hip-hop community since the release of his second mixtape Die for My B*tch in 2019.

Early Life And Journey To Stardom

Relocating to Las Vegas, Nevada at a young age, Baby Keem found musical inspiration in artists like Lil Wayne, Kanye West, and Eminem. His family, which includes his cousin and renowned rapper, Kendrick Lamar, encouraged him to pursue a rap career. He released his first song, “Come Thru” at the tender age of 15. However, he adopted his moniker “Baby Keem” in 2018, giving him the cover of having two different aliases.

Breakthrough And Rise To Fame

In 2018, Baby Keem’s first EP Midnight, as Hykeem Carter, was released, featuring nine tracks he recorded from his apartment. His next EP, No Name, was released the same year. However, it was the release of his album Die For My Bitch in 2019, with its hit single “Orange Soda,” that catapulted him into mainstream success. The song became a viral hit and was later certified Platinum by the RIAA in August 2020.

Continued Success and Collaborations

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 01: Baby Keem performs onstage during the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on October 01, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

Baby Keem’s career continued to soar with the release of more tracks like “Hooligan,” “Sons & Critics Freestyle,” and “No Sense.” He also collaborated with artists like Travis Scott and Kendrick Lamar. His debut studio album The Melodic Blue which included these tracks, arrived in September 2021, with a deluxe edition following in October 2022.

Alongside his solo career, Baby Keem also contributed to the Black Panther soundtrack and produced several tracks for TDE artists. His co-signs include high-profile artists such as Drake, and he has worked with Kanye West on his album Donda.

Career Highlights And Achievements

US rapper Baby Keem accepts the Best Rap Performance award for “Family Ties” during the 64th Annual Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 3, 2022. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)

Baby Keem’s brief yet impactful career boasts several highlights. These include the hit song “Orange Soda,” his debut album The Melodic Blue, and winning the 2022 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance and the 2022 BET Award for Video of the Year.

Sources Of Income And Current Net Worth

Baby Keem’s impressive net worth mainly comes from releasing his own tracks, collaborations, live concerts, and streaming platforms. He also earns income from producing tracks for other artists and from his eponymous YouTube channel, which garners millions of views every month. As of 2024, Baby Keem’s net worth is estimated to be $2 million.

With his continued musical endeavors, Baby Keem’s net worth is expected to rise, reflecting the successful career he has already carved out for himself in the music industry at such a young age. His story serves as an inspiration for emerging artists around the world.

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Baby Keem Shares “Melodic Blue” Short Film Featuring Three New Songs

December 5, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Baby Keem is getting a lot of mileage out of his breakthrough album The Melodic Blue. The album originally dropped in 2021 and was met with substantial critical acclaim. Among the original 16 tracks are some major hits for Keem including “16,” “trademark usa,” and “family ties” with Kendrick Lamar. A year later in 2022 Keem shared a deluxe edition of the album which featured 10 new tracks. Among them was yet another hit song, the track “lost souls” with Brent Faiyaz.

Now he’s continuing to extract content from the album with The Melodic Blue short film. The film’s press release elaborates on its goals. It explains the short seeks to “take you through Keem’s internal battle and leads you through fragments of memory and temptation as he navigates the depths of The Melodic Blue.” The film also debuts three new songs likely from the same era as the rest of The Melodic Blue. Those tracks include “Rock Me,” “Torch,” and “White Laces” which features guest vocals from James Blake. The film was shared on Prime Video overnight. Check out the trailer released last week below.

Baby Keem’s New Short Film

Keem hasn’t announced if the newly released songs will be on streaming platforms any time soon but fans have been anticipating new music all year. That hasn’t been helped by Keem’s repeated teasing of new music and sometimes even promising an entire new album. Earlier this year he teamed up with Kendrick Lamar for the third time and the pair shared the song “The Hillbillies.”

Last month, Kendrick and Keem headlined Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw festival together. They performed as The Hillbillies and also made the live debut performance of the track together. The duo first teamed up with the massive hit single “family ties” before releasing a second collaboration called “range brothers” in the original tracklist of The Melodic Blue. What do you think about Baby Keem’s new short film version of The Melodic Blue? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Prime Video Trailer: Kendrick Lamar Executive Produces ‘The Melodic Blue’ Starring Baby Keem and Amandla Stenberg

November 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The trailer for The Melodic Blue is here, and Baby Keem is teaming up with Amanda Stenberg (The Hunger Games) in the Prime Video film, executive produced by Kendrick Lamar.

The Melodic Blue is directed by Savannah Setten, who was also behind the camera for Keem’s music video for “No Sense.” Unsurprisingly, the film shares the exact title of Keem’s 2021 debut album. The visual aesthetics are elaborate, and the story feels immersed in an exciting world with Keem playing opposite Stenberg as his love interest.

The Melodic Blue also stars Ja’nai Paye (House Party), Francis Lovehall (Masters of the Air), and Séréna Sy. The film’s trailer, which feels like a cinematic music visual, is the brainchild of the collective pgLang Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free founded.

The official Prime Video logline reads as: “Keem’s internal battle leads us through fragments of memory and temptation as he navigates the depths of The Melodic Blue.”

Jamie Rabineau and Cornell Brown produce the Melodic Blue, and Free is executive producer.

The Melodic Blue hits Prime Video on Dec. 5.

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Will Baby Keem’s ‘The Melodic Blue’ Movie Be On Streaming?

November 28, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Baby Keem‘s debut album The Melodic Blue continues to stand the test of time. Though it was released back in 2021, the PGLang signee just announced a hotly-anticipated companion project for the album. This week, Keem will drop a film called The Melodic Blue to accompany his critically-acclaimed album. He first showed the trailer at Camp Flog Gnaw earlier this month, but today (November 28), Keem dropped the trailer online.

With so many music-related films arriving on different formats this winter, fans are excited to tune in for this one.

Will Baby Keem’s The Melodic Blue movie be on streaming?

The Melodic Blue will be available to stream next month via Prime Video. A trailer reveals that Keem will star in the film, alongside Amandla Stenberg, Shakira Ja’nai Paye, Francis Lovehall, and Séréna Sy. Keem serves as an executive producer on the film, as well as his cousin Kendrick Lamar, and Dave Free. The film was directed by Savannah Setten.

“Keem’s internal battle leads us through fragments of memory and temptation as he navigates the depths of The Melodic Blue,” said a press release describing the film.

Watch the trailer for Baby Keem’s The Melodic Blue movie

You can see the trailer for The Melodic Blue below.

The Melodic Blue will be available to stream on Prime Video beginning 12/5.

Baby Keem Goes To A Place Where ‘You Feel More’ In His Eerie ‘Melodic Blue’ Trailer

November 28, 2023 by newhiphopnews

In the trailer for Baby Keem’s film, The Melodic Blue, the title is given to a mysterious location described as “a place where all human sensitivities are heightened.” The trailer gets very abstract in a hurry, depicting some of the feverish, surreal imagery we’ve come to expect from the PgLang crew, as well as other Amazon Prime Video productions like Swarm.

Keem initially shared the trailer at Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival ahead of his and Kendrick Lamar’s headlining performance at the festival. The film’s premise was later described in a press release: “Keem’s internal battle leads us through fragments of memory and temptation as he navigates the depths of The Melodic Blue,” it said.

The film, of course, borrows its title from the California-born, Las Vegas-raised rapper’s 2021 debut album. Since its release, Keem released a deluxe edition the next year, then teamed up with his cousin Kendrick to drop a single called “The Hillbillies.” Later, they teamed up as a duo — also named The Hillbillies — to headline Flog Gnaw, where the festival’s founder Tyler The Creator came out to join them during their performance.

Watch the trailer for Baby Keem’s film The Melodic Blue above.

The Melodic Blue premieres on Amazon Prime Video on December 5.

Baby Keem Shares Trailer For “The Melodic Blue” Short Film

November 28, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Baby Keem’s breakthrough album The Melodic Blue dropped back in 2021. The project rode in on a wave of hype off high-profile collaborations with artists like Kendrick Lamar and Travis Scott and received positive reviews from critics. The album was a massive success spawning even more hits like “16” and “trademark usa.” But Keem isn’t done with the album and era yet. Earlier today he announced a new short film based on the album.

While the trailer doesn’t reveal a ton about the plot and direction of the film, it does feature some enticing imagery and writing. In the trailer, the “melodic blue” is described as a place where all human emotions and feelings are heightened. It also features Keem himself in a series of dark and flashy sets alongside numerous other actors and actresses. The announcement also reveals when fans will be able to see the film in its entirety. It’s expected to arrive next week on January 5. Check out the trailer he shared below.

Baby Keem’s Short Film On The Way

The announcement of the short film came as a surprise to many fans who assumed that Keem’s next undertaking would be a new album. He gave fans reason to suspect that at the end of a performance at Osheaga Music Festival earlier this year. “New album coming soon motherf*ckers,” Keem said to the crowd as he closed his set.

Earlier this year Keem released his third collaboration with Kendrick Lamar, a new single called “The Hillbillies.” The two did a joint headlining performance at Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw festival earlier this month. They performed under the joint name “The Hillbillies” and made the live debut of the single during the hyped headlining set. What do you think of the trailer for Baby Keem’s new short film? Are you surprised he’s making a film around a project that’s more than two years old? Let us know in the comment section below.

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When Does Baby Keem’s ‘The Melodic Blue’ Movie Come Out?

November 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The Hillbillies, more or less an alter-ego duo of cousins Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar, headlined Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival last weekend. Before their set, a mysterious trailer played on the stage’s screen for what we now know to be Baby Keem’s forthcoming The Melodic Blue visual. This morning, November 16, a press release confirmed that The Melodic Blue will be available to globally stream on Amazon Prime Video on December 5.

“Keem’s internal battle leads us through fragments of memory and temptation as he navigates the depths of The Melodic Blue,” the press release teased.

NOVIDADE: Trailer do curta-metragem “The Melodic Blue” de @amazonmusic estreou no início do set principal de The Hillbillies (@kendricklamar & @babykeem) no @CampFlogGnaw. O lançamento está previsto para 5 de dezembro. pic.twitter.com/82j0Z4LxWO

— 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗺 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗹 (@BabyKeemBrasil) November 12, 2023

The Melodic Blue first arrived as Baby Keem’s major-label debut album in September 2021, which Uproxx’s Wongo Okon reviewed as “Baby Keem’s attempt to balance his individuality with a reduced dose of his trademarked chaotic energy.” Keem dropped a deluxe version in October 2022.

According to the press release, The Melodic Blue visual was directed by Savannah Setten. It stars acclaimed actress Amandla Stenberg opposite Keem, Shakira Ja’nai Paye, Francis Lovehall, and Séréna Sy. The visual presented by Eerie Times, pgLang, and Amazon Music was co-executive produced Keem, Kendrick Lamar, and Dave Free. Jamie Rabineau and Cornell Brown are also credited producers.

See the official poster below.

Baby Keem The Melodic Blue poster — Copyyright to pgLang/Amazon Music

How To Watch Baby Keem’s ‘The Melodic Blue’ Movie

November 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

In September 2021, Baby Keem released his major-label debut album, The Melodic Blue. A deluxe version followed in October 2022. And Keem still isn’t finished with The Melodic Blue, as an accompanying visual was announced today (November 16).

As per a press release, The Melodic Blue visual will be presented by Eerie Times, pgLang, and Amazon Music to stream globally on Amazon Prime Video on December 5. Information is sparse, other than the fact that it stars acclaimed actress Amandla Stenberg. “Keem’s internal battle leads us through fragments of memory and temptation as he navigates the depths of The Melodic Blue,” the press release teases.

Last Saturday, November 11, The Hillbillies — comprised of Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar — headlined Tyler The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival (newly labeled “The Best Festival In America” by Uproxx’s Aaron Williams and Philip Cosores). Before the set’s start, a trailer for Keem’s The Melodic Blue visual played.

Someone in attendance captured the trailer on video, later circulating on X (formerly known as Twitter).

NOVIDADE: Trailer do curta-metragem “The Melodic Blue” de @amazonmusic estreou no início do set principal de The Hillbillies (@kendricklamar & @babykeem) no @CampFlogGnaw. O lançamento está previsto para 5 de dezembro. pic.twitter.com/82j0Z4LxWO

— 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗺 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗹 (@BabyKeemBrasil) November 12, 2023

Along with Stenberg, the Savannah Setten-directed visual will co-star Baby Keem, Shakira Janai Paye, Francis Lovehall, and Séréna Sy. The press release confirms that it was co-executive produced by Keem, Kendrick Lamar, and Dave Free. Jamie Rabineau and Cornell Brown are also credited producers.

See the poster below.

Baby Keem’s “Scars” Shows Why He Is One Of The Most Exciting Artists Of The Decade

September 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Back in 2021, there were plenty of fantastic records that were drawing heavy album-of-the-year consideration. But, one that you have to include on that list is Baby Keem’s, The Melodic Blue. It is crazy to think that this project is already two years old. Sometimes, albums can grow stale in a short time after their release. However, with all of the various sounds and instrumentals that Keem attacks here, it is still holding its value to this day.

There are tons of outstanding tracks across this 16-track LP. The opening cut, “trademark usa” is a fan-favorite. The drone-like beat in the first half is very unique and Keem’s lyrics cover a wide range of topics such as artists not taking risks in their music. That is all the California rapper does on The Melodic Blue. Other examples of this include the glitchy pop track “16” which is a beautiful closer to an ever-changing tracklist. Another cut here that is a stunner is “scars.”

Listen To “Scars” Off The Melodic Blue From Baby Keem

This song draws a lot of inspiration from Kanye West’s massively influential 2008 record, 808s & Heartbreak. Specifically, it samples the hit “Love Lockdown” which is very light on the instrumentation. “Scars” is also minimal but takes a different lyrical approach. Keem is passionately singing and rapping about how the toughest decisions in his life are messing with his mental fortitude. The multi-talent put out an impressive deluxe version in October 2022. Most of those songs really could have shown up on the original, which shows how much potential Keem still has left to tap into.

What were your initial thoughts on The Melodic Blue from Baby Keem? Was this one of the best albums of the last few years? Is he one of the most exciting artists in hip-hop today? Which song is your favorite off of this project? We want to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the best throwbacks and all of the latest breaking news around the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

I ask God (God)
Why this life You gave so hard?
Why all the choices that I make leave me with scars?
I feel like everyone I meet confuse my heart

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Baby Keem Net Worth 2023: What Is The Rapper Worth?

June 12, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Baby Keem, whose real name is Hykeem Jamaal Carter Jr., is an American rapper and record producer worth an estimated $2 million in 2023. Born on October 22, 2000, in Carson, California, Baby Keem has rapidly gained popularity in the hip-hop community since the release of his second mixtape Die for My B*tch in 2019.

Early Life And Journey To Stardom

Breakthrough And Rise To Fame

Continued Success and Collaborations

Career Highlights And Achievements

Sources Of Income And Current Net Worth

Baby Keem’s impressive net worth mainly comes from releasing his own tracks, collaborations, live concerts, and streaming platforms. He also earns income from producing tracks for other artists and from his eponymous YouTube channel, which garners millions of views every month. As of 2023, Baby Keem’s net worth is estimated to be $2 million.

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