The Boy Who Cried Terrified (stylized as The Boy who cried Terrified .) is an extended play (EP) by the English rapper, Fakemink, released under EtnaVeraVela. It was released on his birthday, January 29, 2026, as a bridge between his 2026 album, titled Terrified. It is a seven-track EP that features production from Cranes, Liv, Moustafax2, Wraith9, and Fakemink himself.
Fakemink first rose to fame with the release of his 2023 album London's Saviour, and following his rise to stardom, he continued to maintain his fame with single releases such as "Easter Pink", "MAKKA", and "Givenchy".
In an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music, Fakemink reflected on his production style and whether he suffers from impostor syndrome. He shared that he wants to prove he can craft an "amazing self-produced album from scratch," citing Kanye West's performance of "They West" as a major inspiration. Fakemink noted that seeing the performance "changed" him and pushed him to create his own beats.
The Boy Who Cried Terrified received generally positive reviews from music critics.
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