Tyler, the Creator
Tyler Gregory Okonma
Tyler, the Creator is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California active since 2007.
- Profession
- Rapper, Record producer, Songwriter
- Born
- March 6, 1991
- Years active
- 2007–present
Early life
Raised in the Ladera Heights area of Los Angeles, Tyler Okonma founded the Odd Future collective as a teenager and built a fervent online following.
Career
He evolved from shock-rap provocateur to acclaimed auteur across albums "Flower Boy," the Grammy-winning "Igor," and "Call Me If You Get Lost," while launching the Golf Wang fashion brand and Camp Flog Gnaw festival.
Major achievements
He has won multiple Grammy Awards for Best Rap Album and is celebrated for his self-produced, genre-blending vision.
Legacy
Tyler, the Creator embodies independent, multidisciplinary artistry, influencing a generation of internet-era creatives.
References
Frequently asked questions about Tyler, the Creator
- What is Tyler, the Creator known for?
- Tyler, the Creator is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California active since 2007. Tyler, the Creator is recognized as a rapper, record producer, and songwriter.
- Where is Tyler, the Creator from?
- Tyler, the Creator is from Los Angeles, California.
- When was Tyler, the Creator born?
- Tyler, the Creator was born on March 6, 1991, in Los Angeles, California.
- What kind of music does Tyler, the Creator make?
- Tyler, the Creator's music spans Hip-hop, Alternative hip-hop, and Neo soul.
- Is Tyler, the Creator still active?
- Yes — Tyler, the Creator has been active since 2007 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has Tyler, the Creator been associated with?
- Tyler, the Creator has been associated with Odd Future and Columbia.
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