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Derek "Silence" Hennessy is an Iowa Music Awards honoree. The awards archive recognizes Derek "Silence" Hennessy in Hip Hop Artist of the Year (2022).
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Announced as Tevin Jones feat SilenceI See You
Announced as Silence feat Riley MobzMirror Mirror — shot by FRAT Audio
Announced as SilenceThroat Goblin
Announced as SilenceTHE IMA RECORD
Recorded wins and published nominations, including named collaboration and group credits. Submission totals include each nominated entry plus additional form and website entries for consideration. Matched entries are counted once; historical form records may be incomplete.