Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Tyler, the Creator

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Tyler, the Creator made an impact.

Tyler, the Creator, born Tyler Gregory Okonma, is an influential American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, fashion designer, director, and actor. He rose to prominence in the late 2000s as the leader and co-founder of the alternative hip-hop collective Odd Future. His contributions within the group included rapping, producing, directing, and acting, also producing studio albums for individual members. Tyler's creative endeavors extended to television with his involvement in the sketch comedy show Loiter Squad (2012–2014).

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

2010: Tyler Mr. Hot Sauce Haley Wolf credited

In 2010, Tyler, the Creator was credited as Tyler Mr. Hot Sauce Haley Wolf.

May 6, 2019: Tyler Releases Video Clips Featuring New Music

On May 6, 2019, Tyler released two short video clips on his online profiles which featured new music, showcasing him dancing erratically in a distinctive outfit, signaling the upcoming release of his new album.

June 2019: DJ Khaled's criticism after Igor's debut

In June 2019, after Tyler, the Creator's album Igor debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200, surpassing DJ Khaled's album Father of Asahd, DJ Khaled criticized Tyler's music in a video on Instagram, suggesting it was not widely played or enjoyed.

December 23, 2019: Tyler Releases Two New Songs

On December 23, 2019, Tyler released two songs: "Best Interest", which was cut from Igor and accompanied by a music video, and "Group B".

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2019: Featured track on Nigo's Album

In 2019, the song "Lost and Found Freestyle 2019" with A$AP Rocky was recorded, and would later be featured on Nigo's album I Know Nigo! on March 25, 2022.

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January 26, 2020: Tyler Wins Grammy for Best Rap Album

On January 26, 2020, Tyler won his first Grammy Award for Best Rap Album for his album Igor at the 62nd Grammy Awards. During his acceptance, Tyler expressed gratitude but also voiced his concerns about the categorization of his genre-bending music solely as "rap" or "urban."

August 6, 2021: Comments on DJ Khaled controversy

On August 6, 2021, Tyler, the Creator discussed the DJ Khaled controversy on Hot 97, expressing enjoyment in "watching a man die inside because the weirdo is winning". He also claimed that DJ Khaled's identity was tied to being number one.

2021: Golf Le Fleur Established

In 2021, Tyler established himself in the fashion industry with Golf Le Fleur, a high-end luxury line described to "embody the globe-trotting mise en scène of his 2021 album Call Me If You Get Lost".

2021: Public apology to Selena Gomez in "Manifesto"

In 2021, Tyler, the Creator publicly apologized to Selena Gomez in his song "Manifesto" from the studio album Call Me If You Get Lost.

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January 5, 2022: Tyler to Headline Forecastle Festival

On January 5, 2022, Tyler, the Creator was announced as a headliner for Louisville's Forecastle Festival, which was scheduled for May 27–29, 2022.

March 25, 2022: Tyler Featured on Nigo's Album and Music Video

On March 25, 2022, Tyler was featured on two tracks of Nigo's album I Know Nigo!, including "Lost and Found Freestyle 2019" with A$AP Rocky and "Come On, Let's Go", which was released with a music video showcasing Tyler's Golf le Fleur* clothing line.

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2022: Tyler Scores Louis Vuitton Fashion Show

In 2022, Tyler, the Creator scored Louis Vuitton's Men's Fall-Winter fashion show in Paris, which was arranged by Arthur Verocai and conducted by Gustavo Dudamel with the Chineke! Orchestra.

2022: Grammy Award and Mysterious Music

In 2022, Tyler, the Creator won Best Rap Album at the Grammy Awards for Call Me If You Get Lost and referenced the DJ Khaled controversy with "mysterious music! HA!" on Twitter.

March 27, 2023: Tyler Reveals 'Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale'

On March 27, 2023, Tyler revealed Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale, which includes songs recorded for Call Me If You Get Lost that did not make the final album, also releasing the single "Dogtooth" with a music video on the same day.

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March 29, 2023: Tyler Releases "Sorry Not Sorry"

On March 29, 2023, Tyler released another single "Sorry Not Sorry" with a music video, as part of The Estate Sale.

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March 31, 2023: 'The Estate Sale' Album Released

On March 31, 2023, The Estate Sale was released, along with a music video for the song "Wharf Talk".

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November 7, 2023: DJ Khaled expresses interest in collaboration

On November 7, 2023, Rolling Stone reported that DJ Khaled expressed interest in collaborating with Tyler, the Creator, stating they now have a good rapport.

April 13, 2024: Tyler Headlines Coachella

On April 13, 2024, Tyler headlined Coachella, closing Saturday night with a performance that included guest appearances from Childish Gambino, ASAP Rocky, and Kali Uchis, and a duet of "Earfquake" with Charlie Wilson. The performance was described as an "exhilarating, high-stakes spectacle".

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October 16, 2024: Tyler Reveals 'Chromakopia' Album Name

On October 16, 2024, Tyler revealed the name of his next album as Chromakopia in a teaser video titled "St. Chroma".

October 23, 2024: Announces Chromakopia: The World Tour

On October 23, 2024, Tyler announced Chromakopia: The World Tour, his seventh headlining concert tour in support of the album.

February 4, 2025: Chromakopia: The World Tour Begins

On February 4, 2025, Tyler's Chromakopia: The World Tour started in Saint Paul, with Lil Yachty and Paris Texas as supporting acts.

August 12, 2025: Tyler Releases "Sugar on My Tongue" Video

On August 12, 2025, Tyler released the self-directed video for "Sugar on My Tongue," which is part of Don't Tap the Glass. The song also spent seventeen weeks on the Billboard Top 100, marking Tyler's longest-charting song.

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