Yeat
A sonic architect of chaotic energy, building anthems from slurred slang, distorted 808s, and a uniquely cryptic vocabulary that defined a rap micro-generation.
Born 2000 (age 26)·American rapper·Birthday: February 26·Generation Z
Biography
Yeat, born Noah Olivier Smith, didn't just enter the rap game; he warped its frequencies from his bedroom. Emerging from the digital cauldron of SoundCloud and TikTok, his sound is a maximalist collage of the 'rage' subgenre—characterized by hyper-aggressive synthesizers and trap beats—but filtered through his own bizarre, lethargic delivery. His lyrics are a stream of conscious incantation, peppered with made-up words like 'twizzy' and 'tonka' that became viral lexicon. More than just a musician, Yeat cultivates an enigmatic aesthetic, often seen in balaclavas and high-fashion mixes, embodying the chaotic, meme-ready spirit of his music. His rise was catalyzed by the breakout album 'Up 2 Më' and its relentless, viral single 'Money So Big,' proving that a fiercely idiosyncratic vision could connect with millions, reshaping the boundaries of hip-hop's underground and mainstream alike.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Yeat was born in 2000, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Yeat Was Born
The biggest hits of 2000
#1 Movie
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Best Picture
Gladiator
#1 TV Show
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Yeat's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
2000Born
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2005Started school
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2013Became a teenager
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Could drive
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2018Could vote
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2021Turned 21
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 26 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- His 2021 album 'Up 2 Më' went platinum and spawned the viral hit 'Money So Big,' catapulting him to mainstream attention.
- Achieved a top 10 debut on the Billboard 200 chart with his 2023 album 'AftërLyfe'.
- Pioneered and popularized a distinct sub-style within the 'rage' rap genre, characterized by his unique vocal inflections and lexicon.
- Built a massive following organically through platforms like SoundCloud and TikTok without major label backing initially.
- His song 'Rich Minion' was created for and featured in the film 'Minions: The Rise of Gru,' demonstrating crossover appeal.
Did You Know?
Many of his ad-libs and coined terms, like 'twizzy,' have been widely adopted by his fans and in internet culture.
He is of Romanian descent through his mother.
Yeat initially gained traction by collaborating with underground producers and collectives like Working on Dying.
He frequently samples or interpolates electronic and video game music in his productions.
“I'm not trying to follow no trend, I'm trying to make the trend.”
