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

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
TitleDetails
Still ShininReleased: September 12, 2025 Label: BuVision Format: Digital download, streaming

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with selected details and peak chart positions
TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
USCAN
U Made Me a St4rReleased: May 3, 2024 Label: Gamma Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming3087

Singles

List of singles, showing selected chart positions and associated albums
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
USUS R&B /HHAUTCANIRENLDNZSWESWIUK
"Act I: Stickerz '99'"2023U 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)202448
"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"2025Still 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.

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