American rapper Yeat surprise-released his new seven-track EP, titled COCOON, on September 18, 2026, through Lyfestyle Corporation, Field Trip Recordings, and Capitol Records. The new extended play features a high-profile guest appearance from Canadian rap superstar Drake on the track "MISS MY DAWG," alongside six new solo recordings that showcase Yeat's shifting sonic palette. The surprise drop arrived while the musician was actively on the road for his North American concert tour.
Born Noah Smith, the 26-year-old artist first built a massive online fanbase through viral releases before establishing himself as one of the most commercially dominant figures in contemporary hip-hop. Known for his signature blend of low-end bass, synth-driven rage beats, and heavily processed vocal arrangements, Yeat has developed a distinct musical identity. Over recent years, he has scored multiple high placements on the Billboard 200 chart with projects like Up 2 Më, 2093, and his 2026 double album ADL.
The release of COCOON comes just six months after ADL (A Dangerous Lyfe / A Dangerous Love) arrived to strong commercial numbers. In the days leading up to the release of COCOON, Yeat initiated a complete visual reset across his streaming catalog by updating the cover artwork of all his previous studio albums and mixtapes to minimalist black-and-white imagery, generating immense online speculation among his millions of dedicated followers.
The collaboration on "MISS MY DAWG" marks the latest creative union between Yeat and Drake, who previously achieved widespread success together on the hit single "IDGAF" from Drake's 2023 album For All the Dogs. The new track was first previewed during the premiere of Drake's short film project Fear of Missing Out, igniting intense fan interest across social media platforms before its official streaming debut.
Outside of his new recorded music, Yeat is currently headlining arenas across the United States and Canada on The LOVE/LYFE Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the ambitious concert run included a standout sold-out performance at New York City's Central Park SummerStage, along with major arena dates at venues like Los Angeles' Intuit Dome, cementing his status as a formidable live touring force in modern music.
