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 (Tyler Gregory Okonma), is a highly influential American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor who rose to prominence in the alternative hip-hop scene of the 2010s and 2020s. He is the leader and co-founder of the music collective Odd Future, where he contributed as a rapper, producer, director, and actor, producing albums for its members and starring in the sketch comedy show Loiter Squad.

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

2010: Early Career Credits

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

2014: Release of Shady XV

In 2014, Tyler, the Creator criticized Eminem's Shady XV album, which later led to a diss track by Eminem.

June 2019: DJ Khaled's Criticism After Igor's Success

In June 2019, after Tyler, the Creator's album 'Igor' surpassed DJ Khaled's 'Father of Asahd' on the Billboard 200, DJ Khaled posted a video criticizing Tyler's music as "mysterious shit you never hear the songs". DJ Khaled then deleted the video.

2019: Collaboration with A$AP Rocky for I Know Nigo!

In 2019, Tyler, the Creator collaborated with A$AP Rocky on the track "Lost and Found Freestyle 2019", featured on Nigo's album, I Know Nigo! which was released on March 25, 2022.

January 26, 2020: Grammy Win for Igor

On January 26, 2020, Tyler, the Creator won his first Grammy Award for Best Rap Album for "Igor" at the 62nd Grammy Awards. He expressed gratitude but also voiced his frustration with the categorization of his genre-bending music as simply "rap" or "urban."

August 6, 2021: Tyler, the Creator on the 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 suggested DJ Khaled's identity as number one was challenged by the situation.

2021: Fashion Industry Establishment with Golf Le Fleur

In 2021, in addition to his music career, Tyler also 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".

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, scheduled for May 27–29, 2022.

2022: Scoring Louis Vuitton's Men's Fall-Winter 2022 fashion show

In 2022, Tyler, the Creator scored Louis Vuitton's Men's Fall-Winter 2022 fashion show in Paris, one of the last shows by Virgil Abloh. Arthur Verocai arranged Tyler's score, and Gustavo Dudamel conducted the Chineke! Orchestra's live performance.

2022: Grammy Win and Mysterious Music Reference

In 2022, Tyler, the Creator won Best Rap Album at the Grammy Awards for Call Me If You Get Lost. Following the win, he referenced the DJ Khaled controversy by tweeting "MYSTERIOUS MUSIC! HA!"

March 27, 2023: Announcement and Release of "Dogtooth"

On March 27, 2023, Tyler revealed "Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale", featuring unreleased songs from the original album, and released the single "Dogtooth" with a music video.

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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, and claimed they now have a good relationship.

April 13, 2024: Headlining performance at Coachella

On April 13, 2024, Tyler, the Creator headlined Coachella, featuring guest appearances from Childish Gambino, ASAP Rocky, and Kali Uchis, including a duet of "Earfquake" with Charlie Wilson. The performance was lauded by critics as an "exhilarating spectacle".

October 16, 2024: Chromakopia Album Announcement

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

October 23, 2024: Announcement of Chromakopia: The World Tour

On October 23, 2024, Tyler announced "Chromakopia: The World Tour", his seventh headlining concert tour in support of the album "Chromakopia". The tour is set to feature Lil Yachty and Paris Texas as supporting acts.

February 4, 2025: Chromakopia: The World Tour Start Date

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

September 21, 2025: Chromakopia: The World Tour End Date

September 21, 2025 is the date set to conclude Tyler's Chromakopia: The World Tour in Quezon City. Lil Yachty and Paris Texas are serving as supporting acts for the tour.