British rapper fakemink is preparing to release a new mixtape titled The Boy Who Cried Terrified, scheduled to arrive on January 29, 2026—a date that notably coincides with his 21st birthday. The project will be released through the EtnaVeraVela label and follows a prolific year of singles and collaborative tracks that have solidified his position in the UK underground.
According to the announcement, this mixtape stands as its own release, separate from a full-length album titled Terrified which is expected to follow later this year. While specific track details remain under wraps, the artwork has already been revealed, offering fans an early visual cue to the project’s introspective and experimental tone.
fakemink first drew significant attention with his self-produced work in 2023 and has since expanded his profile through viral singles like “Easter Pink” and “Givenchy.” His sound, which bridges cloud rap and electronic music, has earned him high-profile co-signs from artists like Drake and Frank Ocean, placing him at the center of a new experimental wave.
The release arrives during a period of intense speculation for the London-based artist. Despite a scheduled run of international festivals for 2026, fakemink recently made headlines by claiming his January 24 London performance would be his “final ever” live show, leaving fans to wonder if this new mixtape serves as a career transition or a final artistic statement.