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, and record producer prominent in alternative hip-hop. He gained recognition in the late 2000s as the leader and co-founder of the music collective Odd Future, contributing as a rapper, producer, director, and actor. He also produced studio albums for Odd Future's members and appeared on the group's sketch comedy show, Loiter Squad.

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

2019: Collaboration on "Lost and Found Freestyle 2019"

In 2019, Tyler collaborated with A$AP Rocky on the track "Lost and Found Freestyle 2019" from Nigo's album *I Know Nigo!*, which was released 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-ever Grammy at the 62nd Grammy Awards, winning Best Rap Album for Igor. Tyler voiced concerns about being pigeonholed into the rap category.

2021: Golf Le Fleur fashion line described

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".

January 5, 2022: Tyler announced as Forecastle Festival headliner

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

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 one of the last shows put together by Virgil Abloh. The score was arranged by Arthur Verocai and conducted by Gustavo Dudamel with the Chineke! Orchestra.

2022: Grammy Win and "Mysterious Music" Remark

In 2022, Tyler, the Creator won Best Rap Album at the Grammy Awards for Call Me If You Get Lost. Following the win, Okonma referenced "mysterious music" on Twitter, a jab at DJ Khaled's earlier criticism.

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, noting that they now have a good relationship.

April 13, 2024: Tyler headlines Coachella with guest appearances

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

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October 23, 2024: Chromakopia: The World Tour announcement

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