Viral Star 4Batz Connects With Kanye West Following Drake & SZA Co-Signs
Dallas-based artist 4Batz continues his meteoric rise, now adding Kanye West to his growing roster of high-profile supporters. Known for his viral track “act ii: date @ 8”, 4Batz took to Instagram on January 15 to share a moment of triumph: a FaceTime call with Kanye.
A Dream Realized
Reflecting on his journey, 4Batz captioned the post: “I was just sleeping onna floor, n now I’m onna phone wit Ye yall n-ggas can’t tell me nun.”
The post attracted praise from fellow artists, with Ty Dolla $ign dropping an “OK” emoji and Timbaland chiming in with: “That’s what I’m talking bout.”
Industry Giants Take Notice
4Batz has been catching the attention of some of music’s biggest names. Earlier this month, Timbaland shared his reaction to “act ii: date @ 8”, declaring: “Dallas, y’all got one. Think y’all got one with this one. Yo, his tone is crazy.”
The veteran producer even suggested a collaboration with Drake, hinting that a remix could elevate the song further: “The Boy get on this, it’s outta here. It’s already outta here. The remix gon’ be stupid.”
Drake appeared to entertain the idea, liking a post on Say Cheese TV that speculated about a collaboration between him and 4Batz.
SZA Shows Love
SZA is also a fan of the rising star. She commented “Too hard” on an Instagram video showcasing 4Batz’s On the Block performance of “act ii: date @ 8.” The video highlighted the striking contrast between his ski mask-wearing persona and his ethereal, high-pitched vocals.
Streaming Success
“Act ii: date @ 8” has amassed nearly 15 million streams on Spotify and recently topped the platform’s Viral 50 – Global chart. Another track, “act i: stickerz ’99”, has also garnered millions of plays across Spotify and YouTube.
With Kanye West, Drake, Timbaland, and SZA all expressing admiration, 4Batz is on track to solidify himself as a standout voice in the industry. Whether through collaborations or further viral hits, the Dallas sensation is a name to watch in 2024 and beyond.
