Discover the defining moments in the early life of Tyler, the Creator. From birth to education, explore key events.
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).
In 2002, Okonma has been a skateboarder since 2002 and collects BMX bicycles.
In 2004, Tyler had already been kissing white boys, as mentioned in the song Flower Boy in 2018.
In 2015, Tyler described himself in a Rolling Stone interview as "gay as fuck" and said "My friends are so used to me being gay. They don't even care."
In 2017, Tyler mentioned in an interview with Noisey that he already had a boyfriend by the age of 15.
In 2018, Tyler discussed the Flower Boy lyric "I been kissing white boys since 2004" with Fantastic Man, noting the grey area and his private nature despite his loud persona.
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