Samara Cyn

Samara Henderson, known professionally as Samara Cyn , is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. In 2024, she released her debut EP, The Drive Home.

Early life and education Samara Henderson was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Growing up, she also lived in Augusta, Georgia, El Paso, Texas, Hawaii and Colorado. Her mother was an English teacher encouraged by her mother, who introduced her to Brave New Voices. Her interest in poetry developed while attending Arizona State University, where she performed at Poetic Soul, a weekly open mic. She graduated in May 2021 with a Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management.

Career Before The Drive Home After writing her first song in 2019, Cyn performed her first live show in November of that same year.

The Drive Home After releasing her debut EP The Drive Home in 2024, In March 2025, Cyn performed with Hill at the Jazz in the Gardens Festival in Miami. At the 2025 South by Southwest festival, Cyn won the Grulke Prize for Developing U.S. Act.

Kountry Kousins tour and Backroads Starting on April 23, 2025 in Vancouver, Cyn supported Smino on his Kountry Kousins tour through North America. Her second EP, Backroads, was released on June 20, 2025. It was ranked as the 6th best EP of 2025 by Spin, a top 10 EP of 2025 by Hypebeast, and the 14th best rap album of 2025 by Billboard. It contains five songs, including the single "Brand New Teeth" featuring Smino. The same month, she was selected for the 2025 XXL freshman class. On July 23, 2025, Cyn made her late-night television debut on The Daily Show, performing her song "Hardheaded". Cyn was named the BET Amplified Artist of the Month for August 2025. In October 2025, she released the single "Vitamins N Minerals", produced by Ovrkast. Complex rated the song's second verse as the 24th-best rap verse of 2025. She performed at Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival in November 2025. On December 12, 2025, she released the single "What Will They Say".

Detour Cyn's EP, Detour was released on March 20, 2026. It includes the single "oooshxt!" On March 31, 2026, she announced The Detour, a 4-date North American tour in May 2026.

Discography Extended plays

Released: October 25, 2024 Formats: Digital download, streaming Label: Vanta

Released: June 20, 2025 "what will they say" (2025) “oooshxt!” (2026)

Guest appearances "Janky Moral Compass" (2025) (Ray Vaughn featuring Samara Cyn and Sydney Leona) "Ghost" (2025) (Armani White featuring Samara Cyn)