Childhood and Education Journey of Tyler, the Creator in Timeline

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. Rising to prominence in the late 2000s, he became known as the leader and co-founder of the alternative hip-hop collective Odd Future. He contributed to the group as a rapper, producer, director, and actor, producing albums for its members and appearing in their sketch comedy show, Loiter Squad.

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

March 6, 1991: Tyler, the Creator is born

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: Started Skateboarding

Since 2002, Tyler, the Creator has been an avid skateboarder and he also collects BMX bicycles.

2004: Kissing White Boys

Tyler, the Creator referenced kissing white boys since 2004 in the Flower Boy lyric in a 2018 interview.

2010: Tyler Mr. Hot Sauce Haley Wolf Credited

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

2015: Rolling Stone Interview on Sexuality

In a 2015 Rolling Stone interview, Tyler, the Creator described himself as "gay as fuck", stating that his friends are used to him being gay.

2017: Noisey Interview on Relationship at 15

In 2017, during an interview with Noisey, Tyler, the Creator said that by age 15 he already had a boyfriend.

2018: Fantastic Man Interview

In a 2018 interview with Fantastic Man, Tyler, the Creator discussed the public response to the 'Flower Boy' lyric about kissing white boys since 2004, noting it remained a grey area for people, which he was fine with despite being considered loud and out there.