After its inception in the 70s, rap spent the first few decades polarizing the masses––pastors and politicians denigrated the genre as moral filth and dangerous propaganda while others heralded it as a means of self-expression for oppressed communities. In recent years, it seems that rap and hip-hop have garnered a sizable share of respect. The two dropped a shared single titled “family ties” that immediately blew up the Billboard 100, soaring to spot N.18 and awarding Keem his first-ever Top 40 song. Perhaps more importantly, Keem played a critical role in the much-awaited return of his cousin Kendrick Lamar from a prolonged hiatus that had left fans of the rap world starved.
The young Vegas rapper has had for himself a massive year, releasing his first studio album The Melodic Blue this past September and appearing on projects with Kanye (“Praise God”), Travis Scott (“Durag Activity”), and Don Tolliver (“OUTERSPACE”) on some of their biggest recent hits. What artist makes you feel untouchable, carefree, and occasionally cringe? You can likely guess my pick. Showering in my quad’s bathroom when my roommates are out? Baby Keem. Walking to McCosh 50 on my way to bomb an Orgo midterm? Baby Keem. This piece was written in January, and “family ties” has since then earned Baby Keem his first Grammy for 2022 Best Rap Performance.īiking to 7 am lift through pre-daybreak fog? Baby Keem. Content Warning: Cited lyrics contain profanity and language that may be inappropriate
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