In the new Booman Ca$ino documentary, Kendrick Lamar opens up about his deep family connection to Baby Keem, offering rare insight into the bond that fuels their creative partnership.
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“This is Kendrick Lamar… Baby Keem’s 2nd cousin. I understood the struggle before he was born. His mom — that’s my 1st cousin. I already know what she been through, just the history… we don’t call ourselves The Hillbillies for nothing,” Kendrick says in the documentary.
Reflecting on their upbringing, Kendrick adds, “Section 8… Welfare… this is a story of a warfare of environment and generational curses,” framing both of their journeys as products of survival, resilience, and breaking cycles.
The candid comments highlight not only their bloodline connection but also the shared experiences that shape their music. For Kendrick and Keem, the grind isn’t just artistic — it’s generational.
Kendrick Lamar talks about his cousin Baby Keem in the new "Booman I" Ca$ino Documentary:
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"We don't call ourselves The Hillbillies for nothing." pic.twitter.com/YmScg1HXVM
