Yeat Biography

Yeat, born Noah Olivier Smith on February 26, 2000, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer known for his experimental sound, unique lingo, and unconventional fashion sense. He rose to prominence in mid-2021 with the release of his mixtape 4L and debut studio album Up 2 Me, which gained considerable popularity on TikTok.He began his music career in 2015 under the name Lil Yeat, but later changed his stage name to Yeat while in high school.Yeat's music often features Auto-Tune-infused vocals and has drawn comparisons to artists such as Playboi Carti, Future, and Young Thug. He cites these artists as some of his biggest inspirations and has also mentioned American rapper T-Pain as a significant influence growing up. Yeat's signature vocal preset is based on a vocal chain given to him by frequent collaborator Weiland.In 2021, Yeat achieved viral success online through platforms such as TikTok with the release of his mixtape 4L and EP Trendi. His debut studio album Up 2 Me received generally positive reception from critics and debuted at number 183 on the Billboard 200. He later signed with Field Trip Recordings and Listen to the Kids in a joint venture with Geffen Records and Interscope Records.Yeat's subsequent releases included the album 2 Alive, which debuted at number six on the Billboard 200, and the EP Lyfe, which peaked at number ten on the Billboard 200. He has also released several singles, including "Get Busy," "Still Countin," and "No Handoutz," which gained significant attention online. Yeat's music often features lyrics that reference luxury SUVs as "Tonka trucks" or "Tonkas" and has led him to be associated with various Internet memes and trends.In 2023, Yeat released his third studio album Afterlyfe, which peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 and number one on the Billboard Rap Albums chart. The album featured collaborations with YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Kranky Kranky, and Luh Geeky. He has also released singles such as "Already Rich" and "My Wrist," featuring Young Thug.