The Hillbillies
2023 song by Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"The Hillbillies" is a song by American rappers Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar. It was a surprise song, initially released on May 30, 2023, as a YouTube exclusive. The song was later serviced to streaming platforms on June 5, 2023, via PGLang and Columbia Records. A drill track, Keem and Lamar wrote "The Hillbillies" with its producer Evilgiane. It includes a sample of "PDLIF" by Bon Iver, and an interpolation of "Sticky" by Drake.
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Single by Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar | ||||
Released | May 30, 2023 (2023-05-30) | |||
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Length | 3:24 | |||
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Producer(s) | Evilgiane | |||
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"The Hillbillies" on YouTube | ||||
An accompanying music video, directed and edited by Neal Farmer, was released alongside the song. The video was filmed on a VHS camcorder, and features outtakes of Keem and Kendrick from their time together on the latter's Big Steppers Tour, while also including a cameo from Tyler, the Creator. Music critics praised "The Hillbillies" for its Jersey club-inspired production and fun chemistry.