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, and record producer, pivotal in the alternative hip-hop scene of the 2010s. He gained prominence 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 produced studio albums for its members and starred in the group's sketch comedy show, Loiter Squad.
March 6, 1991: Tyler, the Creator's Birth
On March 6, 1991, Tyler Gregory Okonma, known professionally as Tyler, the Creator, was born. He is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer.
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2002: Tyler, the Creator Begins Skateboarding
Since 2002, Okonma has been an avid skateboarder and collects BMX bicycles.
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2004: Kissing white boys since 2004
In a 2018 interview with Fantastic Man, Tyler, the Creator discussed the Flower Boy lyric "I been kissing white boys since 2004" and the public response to it.
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2009: Lyric's from 'Bastard' cited for UK Ban
In 2009, lyrics from the 2009 album Bastard were cited as the reason for the UK ban.
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2010: Sexually Explicit Comments Directed Towards Selena Gomez
From 2010 to 2011 he made a series of sexually explicit comments directed towards Selena Gomez over Twitter
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2010: Tyler Credited as Tyler Mr. Hot Sauce Haley Wolf
In 2010, Tyler, the Creator was credited as Tyler Mr. Hot Sauce Haley Wolf.
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December 22, 2011: Tyler, the Creator Arrested for Vandalism
On December 22, 2011, Tyler, the Creator was arrested on suspicion of vandalism after allegedly destroying equipment at The Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood and later paid $8,000 in damages.
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2011: Sexually Explicit Comments Directed Towards Selena Gomez
From 2010 to 2011 he made a series of sexually explicit comments directed towards Selena Gomez over Twitter
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2013: Comments about Selena Gomez
In a 2013 interview he stated that he and Selena were not on good terms explaining, "We don't really get along. She don't like me. We don't like each other. Because I'm kicking it with Justin — like that's my homeboy. She always be mean muggin' me. Like why are you hating on me?"
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March 15, 2014: Tyler, the Creator Arrested for Inciting Riot at SXSW
On March 15, 2014, Tyler, the Creator was arrested in Austin, Texas, for inciting a riot at his South by Southwest performance, though the charges were later dropped.
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2015: Tyler, the Creator on Sexuality
In a 2015 Rolling Stone interview, Tyler, the Creator described himself as "gay as fuck," noting his friends' acceptance.
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2017: Tyler, the Creator Talks About Having a Boyfriend
In 2017, during an interview with Noisey, Tyler, the Creator said that by age 15 he already had a boyfriend.
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2018: Tyler, the Creator Discusses Sexuality in Fantastic Man Interview
In a 2018 interview with Fantastic Man, Tyler, the Creator discussed the Flower Boy lyric "I been kissing white boys since 2004" and the public response to it.
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February 2019: Tyler, the Creator's UK Ban Lifted
In February 2019, it is believed that Tyler, the Creator's ban from visiting the United Kingdom was lifted, concurring with a scheduled performance in London to promote Igor, which was later cancelled by police due to safety concerns.
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2020: Tyler, the Creator References UK Ban at Brit Awards
After winning International Male Solo Artist at the 2020 Brit Awards, Tyler, the Creator referenced his previous ban from the UK, thanking Theresa May.
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2021: Tyler Establishes Golf Le Fleur Fashion Line
In 2021, Tyler, the Creator 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".
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2021: Public Apology in Manifesto
In 2021, he made the public apology in his song "Manifesto" in his studio album Call Me If You Get Lost.
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January 5, 2022: Tyler, the Creator Headlining 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.
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April 13, 2024: Tyler, the Creator Headlines Coachella
On April 13, 2024, Tyler, the Creator headlined Coachella, with guest appearances from Childish Gambino, ASAP Rocky, and Kali Uchis.
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