Male Rapper of the Year 2025: 2TYME Awards Winner Tye Henney
- 2TYME Music
- Feb 13
- 2 min read
Tye Henney, from New Haven, CT, is the official Male Rapper of the Year at the 2TYME Awards 2026. After a nomination last year, Henney came back stronger in 2025 with consistent releases, major collaborations, and momentum that made this win well-earned.
Want to see all 2026 winners? Check out the full list on the 2TYME Awards page.
Tye Henney and the 2TYME Power Rankings
The 2TYME Power Rankings are the main metric for this award. They track who dropped projects, how they performed, collaborations that shaped the scene, and visibility across Connecticut, including shows and events.
Fans count just as much as the numbers. It’s 50/50 between fan support and consistent activity, releases, and presence in the CT music scene.
2025 Highlights: SOS and Dead by 5AM
Henney started 2025 with “SOS”, which peaked #1 on the 2TYME Power Rankings in February, giving him strong leverage for awards season.
Later, he teamed up with Bridgeport’s Showly for the collaborative project “Dead by 5AM,” released November 28, 2025. The 13-track project features standout singles “CT’s Finest” and “Money Ain’t A Thing”, and also ranked #1 on the Power Rankings in November.
The project has now surpassed 100,000 independent streams across Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, proving its impact on the CT music scene.
Henney and Showly headlined a major show at the Webster Theater in Hartford, further cementing their status in Connecticut hip-hop history.
From the supporters in the comments on the @2TYMEMedia Awards post:“DAWGER!!!!”“This mafcka was it fr 🔥🔥🔥”*“Well deserved”
Featured Image: Press photo of Tye Henney Alt text: “Tye Henney wins Male Rapper of the Year at 2TYME Awards 2026”
Secondary Image: Webster Theater live performance shot Alt text: “Tye Henney and Showly live at Webster Theater, Hartford, CT”
Optional: Album cover of SOS or Dead by 5AM Alt text: “SOS project cover by Tye Henney” / “Dead by 5AM project cover”
Consistent Presence in the CT Music Scene
Henney doesn’t just drop projects.
He consistently:
• Collaborates with local artists
• Runs shows and hits stages
• Engages fans online
Combined with his Power Ranking performance, this activity made him the clear choice for Male Rapper of the Year.
Why Tye Henney Winning Matters
This award reflects a full year of momentum. Tye Henney proved he’s more than hype, consistently building his name, working with respected peers, and making noise in CT and beyond. Last year he came close; this year he locked it in.
Follow & Connect with Tye Henney
Check out Tye Henney on Instagram @TyeHenney
Big ups to him — Male Rapper of the Year 2026!
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