Neko Bennett (born: November 5, 2003
), better known online as 4Batz, is an American R&B singer.History[]
Neko Bennett started his music career in 2023, releasing his debut single "Act I: Stickerz '99". The song gained mainstream attention, with him following up with releasing his hit single "Act II: Date @ 8", in December of that year.[1] His video performance for the song went viral on TikTok. He received further success from the song, debuting at number 7 on the Hot R&B Songs chart.[2] The song became Bennett's first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100, its solo version peaking at number 59.[3]
In January 2024, Kanye West called Bennett his favorite new artist and co-signed him.[4] Bennett also received support from Drake.[5] On March 8, 2024, a remix of "Act II: Date @ 8" with Drake was released via OVO Sound, making the song to the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100.[6] On March 9, 2024, Bennett signed a recording deal with OVO Sound for the release of his debut extended play.[7] On May 3, 2024, Bennett released his debut mixtape U Made Me a St4r.[8]
Discography[]
Mixtapes[]
- U Made Me a St4r (2024)
Singles[]
- Put Yo Gun 2 Use On the Radar (Freestyle) (2024)
- Roll da Dice (with Lil Baby) (2024)
References[]
- ↑ https://www.complex.com/music/a/peter-a-berry/who-is-4batz-explainer/
- ↑ https://www.billboard.com/charts/canadian-hot-100/2024-02-17/
- ↑ https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/4batz-debuts-hot-100-act-ii-date-8-1235582052/
- ↑ https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/758727-kanye-west-4batz-industry-plant-hip-hop-news
- ↑ https://hiphopdx.com/news/drake-4batz-viral-support
- ↑ https://uproxx.com/music/4batz-drake-act-ii-date-8-remix/
- ↑ https://www.billboard.com/business/business-news/4batz-deal-drake-ovo-record-label-ep-release-1235628417/
- ↑ https://www.complex.com/music/a/tracewilliamcowen/4batz-u-made-me-a-st4r