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Biography

Tyler Gregory Okonma (born March 6, 1991), better known by his stage name Tyler, The Creator , is an United States|American Rapping|rapper , record producer , actor and fashion designer from Los Angeles . He is best known as the leader and co-founder of the alternative hip hop collective Odd Future , and has rapped on and produced songs for nearly every Odd Future release. Okonma also creates all the artwork for the group's releases and said in an interview with DJ Semtex that he designs all the group's clothing and other merchandise as well. He is currently signed to United Kingdom|English independent record label XL Recordings , and his own record label, Odd Future Records .

Early life

Tyler Okonma was born in Los Angeles , California to a Nigeria n father and a mother of African-American and white Canadian descent. http://nardwuar.com/vid/2011/03/nardwuar-vs-odd-future/ He claims that he had never met his father, and spent his early life living in the communities of Ladera Heights and Hawthorne, California|Hawthorne in southwest Los Angeles County . At the age of seven, he would take the cover out of an album's case and create covers for his own imaginary albums including a tracklist with song times before he could even make music. At the age of 14, Okonma taught himself how to play piano. In his twelve years of schooling, he had attended twelve different schools, in Los Angeles and Sacramento areas.

Music career

Bastard and Goblin (2009–2012)

On December 25, 2009, Tyler self-released his first album, Bastard (album)|Bastard . The album was eventually ranked 32nd on Pitchfork Media's list of the Top Albums of 2010. On February 11, 2011, Tyler released the music video for " Yonkers (song)|Yonkers ", the first single from his second album, Goblin (album)|Goblin , which was released May 10, 2011. The video has received attention from several online media outlets. An extended version with a third verse can be purchased on iTunes . After the release of "Yonkers," Tyler announced that he had signed a one-album deal with XL Recordings . Tyler and fellow OF member Hodgy Beats made their television debut on February 16, 2011 when they performed " Sandwitches " on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon . On March 16, Tyler and Hodgy performed "Yonkers" and "Sandwitches" on the 2011 mtvU Woodie Awards, being joined by other members of Odd Future during "Sandwitches". Goblin was released on May 10, 2011.

During an interview with Tyler for Interview (magazine)|Interview , Waka Flocka Flame expressed his interest in collaborating with the Odd Future frontman to direct a music video for him.

Tyler's third album Wolf (Tyler, The Creator album)|Wolf is scheduled for release in 2012. It will contain the instrumentals that Tyler has been making since the age of 15.

Tyler won Best New Artist for "Yonkers" at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards .

Wolf and Loiter Squad (2012-present)

Tyler first mentioned the album in early 2010 saying that he would have an album titled Wolf (Tyler, The Creator album)|Wolf . In early 2011 he told fans through his Formspring account that his third album would be called Wolf and it is scheduled to be released in May 2012. The album will continue Tyler's sessions with his fictional therapist, Dr. TC, as hinted by the title track on his first album, Bastard, in which Dr. TC says "this is the first of three sessions...".

In August 2011, Tyler said that the album will be more focused on beats and have less rapping. He has said that on the album he will try to make music similar to his current interests, which he has said do not contain rapping.

In an interview with DJ Semtex , he confirmed that he will handle all the production on the album, except one song produced by Left Brain. This was how the production on Goblin (album)|Goblin was dealt with.

Tyler initially announced in early 2011, after Los Angeles hip hop collective Odd Future annoced thatwill get their own TV show called Loiter Squad . It wasn't until September 8, 2011 that the show was finally confirmed as a 15-minute live action show composed of various sketches, man on the street segments, pranks and music made by OF. Dickhouse Productions , the production partnership that created Jackass, is scheduled to produce the show. The show premiered on March 25, 2012.

Other enterprises

Tyler has also music video director|directed music videos , actor|acted in two roles, and also done work as a graphic artist .

Criticism

Homophobia

Tyler has been criticized for his use of Homophobia|homophobic slurs, in particular, his frequent use of the epithet Faggot (slang)|faggot in his lyrics and on Twitter . He has denied accusations of homophobia, stating, "I'm not homophobic. I just say faggot and use gay as an adjective to describe stupid shit,"Pattison, Louis (2011) "Tyler, The Creator Goblin ", NME , 14 May 2011, p. 12Lester, Paul (2011) "", The Guardian , 7 May 2011, retrieved May 14, 2011 and, "I'm not homophobic. I just think faggot hits and hurts people." However, he later said in an interview with MTV about the slurs, "Well, I have gay fans and they don't really take it offensive, so I don't know. If it offends you, it offends you. If you call me a nigga, I really don't care, but that's just me, personally. Some people might take it the other way; I personally don't give a shit."

Misogyny

Tyler has also been criticized for his graphic depictions of violence against women and his Misogyny|misogynistic lyrics.Wlfson, Sam (May 20, 2011). , The Daily Telegraph , accessed September 27, 2011.Grossmann-Heinze, Dahlia (September 12, 2011).. Campus Progress , accessed September 27, 2011. Brent DiCrescenzo of Time Out (company)|Time Out Chicago writes that rape is a "predominant theme" of Goblin (album)|Goblin DiCrescenzo, Brent (June 29, 2011). . Time Out Chicago, accessed September 27, 2011. and Hermione Hoby of The Guardian writes that Tyler's "rape and murder fantasies (are) graphic enough to send the vomit rising along with the bile."Hoby, Hermione (May 08, 2011). . The Guardian , accessed September 27, 2011. The Fader tallied 68 uses of the term "bitch" over '' Goblin (album)|Goblin 's'' 73 minutes.Fader Magazine. . Accessed September 27, 2011. Responding to Canada|Canadian indie pop duo Tegan and Sara 's criticism of his lyrics,O'Neal, Sean (May 16, 2011). . The A.V. Club , accessed September 27, 2011. Tyler Twitter|tweeted : "If Tegan and Sara need some hard dick, hit me up!"Stewart, Allison (May 17, 2011). . The Washington Post , accessed September 27, 2011.

Legal issues

On December 22, 2011, Tyler was arrested during a show at the Roxy Theatre (West Hollywood)|Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California|West Hollywood , and charged with "suspicion of vandalism " for alleged destroying of sound equipment belonging to the venue. He was released on $20,000 bail.

Feuds

In the song "Yonkers," Tyler w:disses|disses numerous artists, such as rappers/singers B.o.B and Bruno Mars , and Hayley Williams , frontwoman of band Paramore . Tyler, the Creator also disses Bruno Mars in The Game (rapper)|The Game 's song "Martians vs. Goblins," in which he and Lil Wayne are featured artists. In response, B.o.B released a similar diss track, entitled "No Future" that also references Tyler's group, Odd Future. Ironically, Tyler praised the song, and initially did not think it was a diss track. Bruno Mars, in response to the verse "stab Bruno Mars in his goddamn esophagus," said, " has to wait in line if he wants to stab me... definitely not the first guy that's said something like that to me and he's not going to be the last." Los Angeles rapper Hopsin also dissed him in his "Ill Mind of Hopsin 4" music video, released in July 2011. Tyler did not respond to it.

Discography

Bastard (album)|Bastard (2009)

Goblin (album)|Goblin (2011)

Wolf (Tyler, The Creator album)|Wolf (2012)

Filmography

Television
Year	Title	Role	Notes
2011	Late Night with Jimmy Fallon	Himself	Performed " Sandwitches " with Hodgy Beats
	When I Was 17	Himself
	Workaholics	Extra	1 episode
	Regular Show	Blitz Comet Big Trouble	Voice roles1 Episode
2012	Loiter Squad	Himself
2012	'' Punk'd	Himself

Awards and nominations

;O Music Awards

Year	Nominated work	Award	Result
2011	Tyler, The Creator	Most Outrageous Tweet	nom

;MTV Video Music Awards

Year	Nominated work	Award	Result
2011	Tyler, The Creator	Best New Artist	won
2011	Yonkers "	Video of the Year	nom

;MTV2 Sucker Free Awards

Year	Nominated work	Award	Result
2011	Tyler, The Creator	Rookie of the Year	won
2011	Tyler, The Creator	Must Follow Artist	won

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