4Batz

Neko Bennett^[3] (born November 5, 2003), known professionally as 4Batz, is an American R&B singer.^[4] 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.

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Bennett in 2024
Background information
Birth name	Neko Bennett
Born	(2003-11-05) November 5, 2003 (age 21)[1] Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Genres	R&B
Occupations	Singer songwriter
Years active	2023–present
Labels	BuVision[2] Gamma
Spouse	Anycia ​ (m. 2025)​
Website	4batz.com

Career

2023–present: 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.^[5] His video performance for the song went viral on TikTok as internet streamers and viewers reacted in surprise to Bennett's singing, which unexpectedly contrasted the drill-like visuals featured in the video.^[6][7] He received further success from the song, debuting at number 7 on the Hot R&B Songs chart.^[8] The song became Bennett's first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100, its solo version peaking at number 59.^[9]

In January 2024, Kanye West called Bennett his favorite new artist and co-signed him.^[10][11] Bennett also received support from Canadian rapper Drake.^[12] Bennett's third single, "Act III: On God? (She Like)" was released on March 3, 2024.^[13] 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.^[14][15] On March 9, 2024, Bennett signed a recording deal with OVO Sound for the release of his debut extended play.^[16]

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.^[17]

Personal life

In February 2025, American rapper Anycia confirmed that she was in a relationship with Bennett.^[18][19] In September 2025, they were revealed to have gotten married.^[20][21]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details

Title	Details
Still Shinin	Released: September 12, 2025[22] Label: BuVision Format: Digital download, streaming

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with selected details and peak chart positions

Title	Details	Peak chart positions
		US [23]	CAN [24]
U Made Me a St4r	Released: May 3, 2024 Label: Gamma Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming	30	87

Singles

List of singles, showing year released and selected chart positions

Title	Year	Peak chart positions										Album
		US [25]	AUT [26]	CAN [27]	IRE [28]	NLD [29]	NZ [30]	SWE [31]	SWI [32]	UK [33]	WW [34]
"Act I: Stickerz '99'"	2023	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	U Made Me a St4r
"Act II: Date @ 8" (solo or remix featuring Drake)		7	72	14	28	62	15	73	26	18	15
"Act III: On God? (She Like)" (solo or remix featuring Kanye West)	2024	—[A]	—	—	—	—	—[B]	—	—	—	—
"Put Yo Gun 2 Use On the Radar (Freestyle)"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Non-album single
"Act V: There Goes Another Vase"		—	—	—	—	—	—[C]	—	—	—	—	U Made Me a St4r
"Act IV: Fukin U Again (18+)" (solo or remix featuring Usher)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Roll da Dice" (with Lil Baby)		—[D]	—	—	—	—	—[E]	—	—	—	—	Non-album single
"Hood Grammy"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Mortal Kombat"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"N Da Morning"[40]	2025	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"When I Get Home" (featuring Wale)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"WYA" (featuring Sexyy Red)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"My Lil Shoota"[22]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	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.^[35]
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.^[36]
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.^[37]
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.^[38]
5. "Roll da Dice" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 15 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.^[39]