Christian Rap’s 2025 run was one of the most explosive in recent memory. After tons of votes piled in, the Rapzilla community has spoken. These are the official winners of the Rapzilla.com Best of 2025 Awards.
ARTIST OF THE YEAR — Jon Keith
Jon Keith claims the top spot after a dominant year of high‑impact releases and a cultural presence that pushed beyond the scene. C4 Crotona secures second place with his relentless output and storytelling, followed by Miles Minnick in third and nobigdyl. in fourth.
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR — tonyxtrotter, YakiTheKid, Bianca Silver (Three‑Way Tie)
The top three finishers share the crown with exactly the same vote totals. tonyxtrotter, YakiTheKid, and Bianca Silver each delivered and captured the attention of fans and new listeners on a bigger scale. Myles Maestro rounds out the category in fourth.
BREAKOUT ARTIST OF THE YEAR — DC3
DC3’s rise has been undeniable, earning him the Breakout Artist title. Q‑Flo lands in second with a standout year of his own, followed by Gavin the HotRod in third and MotionPlus in fourth.
WOMAN’S SPOTLIGHT ARTIST OF THE YEAR — Jackie Hill Perry
Jackie Hill Perry takes first in a category stacked with talent. Childlike CiCi finishes second, Anike takes third, and Petrina DeLacey lands fourth.
ALBUM OF THE YEAR — Jon Keith, GROW WINGS
Jon Keith earns his second major win with GROW WINGS, a project that pushed sonic and thematic boundaries. Lecrae’s Reconstruction takes second, Jackie Hill Perry’s Blameless lands third, and Alex Jean’s Thee Author’s Ballad finishes fourth.
SONG OF THE YEAR — indie tribe, “ROB HELL”
indie tribe storms to the top with “ROB HELL,” a track that became one of the year’s biggest anthems. KB & RUA YOUNG’s “God Did II” claims second, MotionPlus’ “Legacy” takes third, and C4 Crotona’s “Through the Tears” finishes fourth.
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR — THVS: Jon Keith, “Won’t Fly”
THVS’s visual for Jon Keith’s “Won’t Fly” takes the crown with its incredible visual direction. Andy Mineo’s “I Swear This Is Not an Andre 3000 Diss Song” lands second, “Play Along” takes third, and the star‑studded “Headphones” by Lecrae, T.I., and Killer Mike finishes fourth.
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR — Kato On The Track & Scotty C (Tie)
Kato On The Track is here because of the awesome work he did with nobigdyl. and others within the CHH scene for the first time. Scotty C from the UK tied Kato for his great work in 2025. 350 lands third, and OnBeatMusic rounds out the top four.
LATIN ARTIST OF THE YEAR — Tommy Royale
Tommy Royale continues to be a force in the Latin CHH space, earning first place. Alexxander finishes second, TUVÍ takes third, and Kenny Rivers lands fourth.
UK ARTIST OF THE YEAR — DC3
DC3 secures his second win, proving his influence extends far beyond one category. Sondae takes second, Still Shadey finishes third, and Vontae Grace takes fourth.
AFRICA‑BASED ARTIST OF THE YEAR — IMRSQD
IMRSQD leads a powerful field of African artists making global noise. No Vain Glory takes second, A. Mose finishes third, and K3ndrick lands fourth.
INTERNATIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR — NOT KLYDE
NOT KLYDE (Canada) claims the international crown, followed by RUA YOUNG (Korea) in second, Nate Fidel (Korea) in third, and Lua Sants (Brazil) in fourth.
LABEL/COLLECTIVE OF THE YEAR — indie tribe
indie tribe takes home the top honor after another year of cultural impact on CHH. Reach Records finishes second, Alienz Alive takes third, and Menace Movement rounds out the list.
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