4Batz

4Batz
4Batz in 2025
4Batz in 2025
Background information
Born
Neko Bennett

(2003-11-05) November 5, 2003 (age 22)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
GenreR&B
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2023–present
Labels
Partner
Anycia (2025–present)
Website4batz.com

Neko Bennett (born November 5, 2003), known professionally as 4Batz, is an American R&B singer from Dallas, Texas. He is best known for his 2023 single "Act II: Date @ 8", one of his various songs that went viral on TikTok, which spawned a remix featuring Canadian rapper Drake. Bennett's style has been described as gentle and atmospheric, and is known for its stark contrast from the song's accompanying music videos, which typically show drill-esque content. The song preceded and served as lead single for his debut mixtape, U Made Me a St4r (2024). His debut album, Still Shinin, was released on September 12, 2025.

Career

2023–2024: Early success and debut extended play

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. His video performance for the song went viral on TikTok as internet streamers. Viewers reacted with surprise to Bennett's singing, which unexpectedly contrasted with the drill-like visuals in the video. He received further success from the song, debuting at number 7 on the Hot R&B Songs chart. The song became Bennett's first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100, its solo version peaking at number 59.

In January 2024, Kanye West called Bennett his favorite new artist and co-signed him. Bennett also received support from Canadian rapper Drake. Bennett's third single, "Act III: On God? (She Like)" was released on March 3, 2024. On March 8, 2024, a remix of "Act II: Date @ 8" with Drake was released via OVO Sound, propelling the song to the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100. On March 9, 2024, Bennett signed a recording deal with OVO Sound for the release of his debut extended play. On May 3, 2024, Bennett released his debut mixtape U Made Me a St4r, which included a remix of "Act III: On God? (She Like)" with Kanye West.

2025-present: Single releases, and debut studio album

Entering 2025, Bennett released his first single of the year, titled "Mortal Kombat". He then followed through with a two-pack EP titled since yall say ion drop enough to address to his fans that he still drops music. The EP includes "hope u don't mind", and "me u & pride". In June, he released "When I Get Back Home", a collaborative track with Wale. In July, he released "Wya" with Sexyy Red. In August and September, he released two lead singles, titled "act xiii: my lil shootah", and "act xi: she ain't no angel" with Leon Thomas, for his debut studio album, Still Shinin. On September 12, he released Still Shinin.

Personal life

In February 2025, American rapper Anycia confirmed that she was in a relationship with Bennett.

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details
Title Details
Still Shinin
  • Released: September 12, 2025
  • Label: BuVision
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with selected details and peak chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
 CAN
U Made Me a St4r 3087

Singles

List of singles, showing selected chart positions and associated albums
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
 US
R&B
/HH
 AUT
 CAN
 IRE
 NLD
 NZ
 SWE
 SWI
 UK
"Act I: Stickerz '99'" 2023 —————————— U Made Me a St4r
"Act II: Date @ 8"
(solo or remix featuring Drake)		 737214286215732618
"Act III: On God? (She Like)"
(solo or remix featuring Kanye West)		 2024 —48————————
"Put Yo Gun 2 Use On the Radar (Freestyle)" —————————— Non-album single
"Act V: There Goes Another Vase" —————————— U Made Me a St4r
"Act IV: Fukin U Again (18+)"
(solo or remix featuring Usher)		 ——————————
"Roll da Dice"
(with Lil Baby)		 —————————— Non-album single
"Hood Grammy" ——————————
"Mortal Kombat" ——————————
"N Da Morning" 2025 —————————— Still Shinin'
"When I Get Home"
(featuring Wale)		 —————————— Non-album single
"WYA"
(featuring Sexyy Red)		 ——————————
"My Lil Shoota" —————————— Still Shinin'
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Notes

  1. ↑ "Act III: On God? (She Like)" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but did peak at number 20 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100, which is an extension of the Hot 100.
  2. ↑ "Act III: On God? (She Like)" did not chart on the New Zealand Top 40 Singles, but did peak at number 18 on the Top 40 Hot Singles.
  3. ↑ "Act V: There Goes Another Vase" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 38 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.
  4. ↑ "Roll da Dice" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but did peak at number 23 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100, which is an extension of the Hot 100.
  5. ↑ "Roll da Dice" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 15 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.

References

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