Born Hykeem Jamaal Carter Jr. on October 22, 2000, Baby Keem is a talented American rapper and producer from Las Vegas. He initially gained recognition for his contributions to various albums, including Black Panther: The Album and The Lion King: The Gift. However, it was his 2019 single “Orange Soda” that brought him widespread attention and propelled him to stardom.
Profile Summary
| Full Name: | Hykeem Jamaal Carter Jr. |
| Date Of Birth: | October 22, 2000 |
| Place Of Birth: | Las Vegas, U.S |
| Nationality: | American |
| Occupation(s): | Singer, Rapper, Songwriter, Record Producer |
| Labels: | The Orchard, PGLang, Columbia |
| Net Worth: | $2 Million |
Early Life And Education
Baby Keem, born Hykeem Jamaal Carter Jr. on October 22, 2000, overcame a tumultuous childhood to become a rising music star. Raised by his grandmother in Las Vegas, Carter was surrounded by a musically gifted family, including relatives Kendrick Lamar and Nick Young.
Despite early interests in rapping, Carter delayed pursuing music due to his high-pitched voice. He began producing music at 13 and eventually invested in a home studio. Frustrated with his hometown’s stagnant music scene, Carter focused on gaming and online content creation before releasing his breakthrough mixtape, Die for my Bitch, which propelled him to move to Los Angeles and chase a music career.
Career
Baby Keem started making music in high school with “Come Thru”. His early EPs, Oct and Midnight, hinted at his future style, but were experimental. He gained momentum producing for Black Panther and Jay Rock, before releasing his debut mixtape, The Sound of Bad Habit, in 2018.
In 2019, Baby Keem produced songs for Schoolboy Q and Beyoncé before releasing his mixtape Die for My Bitch, which merged alternative hip hop with pop-punk and rock. The mixtape’s success led to his first tour and a partnership with PGLang, founded by Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free.
Baby Keem was named to XXL’s Freshman Class list and signed with Columbia Records, releasing “Hooligan / Sons & Critics” in 2020, which confirmed his relation to Kendrick Lamar.
Baby Keem collaborated with Kanye West and Travis Scott on “Praise God” for West’s album Donda (2021). He then released his debut studio album, The Melodic Blue, on September 10, 2021, co-producing 14 of its 16 tracks. The album received positive reviews for its ambition and Keem’s growth, but criticism for its production. It debuted at number five on the Billboard 200, and singles “Durag Activity” and “Family Ties” (feat. Kendrick Lamar) achieved success.
Baby Keem embarked on the Melodic Blue Tour and appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He won a Grammy for Best Rap Performance for “Family Ties” and contributed to Lamar’s album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers. Keem also co-opened the Big Steppers Tour and appeared in its film companion.
In 2023, he surprise-released “The Hillbillies” with Lamar and headlined the Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival as part of the superduo The Hillbillies. Keem made his acting debut in the short film adaptation of The Melodic Blue, which he executive produced through Eerie Times.
Personal Life
Baby Keem’s personal life remains largely private, with only a few details publicly known. He was born Hykeem Carter Jr. on October 22, 2000, in Carson, California, and comes from a musically inclined family, including relatives Kendrick Lamar and Nick Young.
Raised by his grandmother in Las Vegas until age eight, Baby Keem keeps his romantic relationships and family life out of the spotlight, focusing instead on his burgeoning music career. As a result, very little is known about his personal life beyond these basic facts.
Baby Keem Net Worth
Baby Keem’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million, accumulated through his successful music production career, collaborations, live performances, and streaming platforms.
