Birds & the Bees

"Birds & the Bees"
Song by Baby Keem
from the album Casino
ReleasedFebruary 20, 2026
GenreHip-hop
Length2:16
Label
Songwriters
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Music video
"Birds & the Bees" on YouTube

"Birds & the Bees" is a song by American rapper Baby Keem from his second studio album Casino (2026). Produced by Keem himself, Danja and Yara Shahidi, the song samples "Honey Honey" by Feist.

Composition

The song contains a pitched-up sample of "Honey Honey"[1] and "punchy drums". It finds Baby Keem in a nostalgic mood,[2] as he envisions his relationship with his lover. In the chorus, Keem employs a riddle-like rhyme scheme based on the days of the week.[3] He suggests that his sexual relations feel more rewarding following his rise to success.[1]

Critical reception

The song received generally positive reviews. Michael Saponara of Billboard ranked it as the fourth best track from Casino, praising the chorus as an "earworm" and "sure to be echoing in your brain for weeks to come."[3] Robin Murray of Clash described Baby Keem as "in his element" on the song.[4] Antonio Johri of Complex remarked that Keem "expertly flips" "Honey Honey", "making for something bouncy but light-footed, with vocals and melodies that are straight ear candy."[5]

Music video

The music video was released on February 23, 2026. It was directed by Jack Begert, who also wrote it with Dave Free.[6] The clip stars singer Lara Raj (from the Katseye group) as the character Anna, Baby Keem's love interest, and features a cameo from content creator Desmond Johnson (from RDCWorld) as a mime.[7][8] Keem is depicted to be in a toxic relationship with Anna.[9] After growing frustrated with her taking a long time to dress up, they head off for a night out. When Anna complains about going out with him very often, Keem mumbles that he should have spent time with Jade, another woman he is implied to be involved with, instead. His comment causes Anna to punch him, leaving him with a bloody nose, before storming out.[6][8] Keem later hangs out with friends and learns that Anna is rumored to have "two kings". Upon checking his phone and bank account, he discovers that Anna has scammed him by draining his funds. Keem pursues her by car, but she escapes on a private jet before he can catch her.[8][9]

Charts

Chart performance for "Birds & the Bees"
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] 62
Global 200 (Billboard)[11] 175
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12] 7
South Africa Streaming (TOSAC)[13] 48
US Billboard Hot 100[14] 50
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] 14

References

  1. ^ a b "5 standout songs from Baby Keem's Casino". The Fader. February 20, 2026. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
  2. ^ Saleh, Oumar (February 25, 2026). "Baby Keem – 'CA$INO' review: upping the ante with a confident, focused return". NME. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
  3. ^ a b Saponara, Michael (February 20, 2026). "Baby Keem's 'Ca$ino': All 11 Tracks Ranked". Billboard. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
  4. ^ Murray, Robin (February 20, 2026). "Baby Keem – CA$INO | Reviews". Clash. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
  5. ^ Johri, Antonio; Sanfiorenzo, Dimas; Barlas, Jon (February 20, 2026). "It Took Baby Keem Five Years to Release 'Ca$ino.' Was It Worth the Wait?". Complex. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
  6. ^ a b Brunner, Raven (February 23, 2026). "Lara Raj from KATSEYE Stars as a Gnarly Lover in Baby Keem's New 'Birds & the Bees' Music Video". People. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
  7. ^ Mickles, Kiana (February 23, 2026). "Watch Baby Keem Get Scammed in "Birds & the Bees" Video". Pitchfork. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
  8. ^ a b c "Baby Keem releases 'Birds & the Bees' music video". WJXM. February 23, 2026. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
  9. ^ a b Hess, Tobias (February 23, 2026). "Baby Keem's "Birds & the Bees" music video stars Katseye's Lara Raj". The Fader. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
  10. ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of March 7, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
  11. ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of March 7, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
  12. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 27, 2026. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
  13. ^ is/4ZaSb "Local and International Streaming Chart Top 20 Week 10 – 2026 (New Releases)". The Official South African Charts. Archived from the original on March 9, 2026. Retrieved March 9, 2026. {{cite web}}: Check |archive-url= value (help)
  14. ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of March 7, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
  15. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of March 7, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
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