Ty Barz (Queens, New York) Tyquan Robinson, better known by his stage name Ty Barz, is a 16 year old Queens native & rapper. He is best known as the leader and founder of the alternative hip hop collective The deGENErates. He has a smooth lyrical music style which attracts many of his laid-back supporters. He is currently working on his debut mixtape which will be released April 2, 2013 by Smooth Way Of Living Records.