History of Tyler, the Creator in Timeline
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).
2002: Tyler Starts Skateboarding
In 2002, Okonma has been a skateboarder since 2002 and collects BMX bicycles.
2004: Kissing White Boys Since
In 2004, Tyler had already been kissing white boys, as mentioned in the song Flower Boy in 2018.
2009: Influence of Eminem's 'Relapse'
In 2009, Eminem's album Relapse heavily influenced the horrorcore-based aesthetics and transgressive lyrical content of Tyler's debut and second albums Bastard and Goblin. Tyler considers Relapse to be one of his favorite albums.
2009: Bastard Album Cited for UK Ban
In 2009, Tyler's lyrics from the album Bastard were cited as the reason for his ban from visiting the United Kingdom, although he had toured multiple times in the UK since its release.
2010: Sexually explicit comments towards Selena Gomez
In 2010, Tyler, the Creator made sexually explicit comments directed towards Selena Gomez via Twitter.
2010: Tyler Mr. Hot Sauce Haley Wolf credited
In 2010, Tyler, the Creator was credited as Tyler Mr. Hot Sauce Haley Wolf.
December 22, 2011: Tyler Arrested for Vandalism
On December 22, 2011, Tyler was arrested on suspicion of vandalism for allegedly destroying equipment at The Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, later paying $8,000 in damages.
2011: Sexually explicit comments towards Selena Gomez
In 2011, Tyler, the Creator continued to make sexually explicit comments directed towards Selena Gomez via Twitter.
2011: "Yonkers" Music Video Attracts Controversy
In 2011, the music video for Tyler's "Yonkers", featuring him eating a cockroach and committing suicide, sparked controversy. Kanye West posted the video on his Twitter account, calling it "the video of 2011".
2013: Comments on relationship with Selena Gomez
In a 2013 interview, Tyler, the Creator stated that he and Selena Gomez were not on good terms, citing his friendship with Justin Bieber as a cause of friction.
March 15, 2014: Tyler Arrested for Inciting a Riot
On March 15, 2014, Tyler was arrested in Austin, Texas, for inciting a riot at his South by Southwest performance. The charges were later dropped.
2014: Tyler criticised Shady XV
In 2014, Tyler was critical of Eminem's Shady XV album. In 2018, Eminem responded with his single "Fall".
2015: Tyler's Rolling Stone Interview
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."
2017: Tyler's Relationship at 15
In 2017, Tyler mentioned in an interview with Noisey that he already had a boyfriend by the age of 15.
2018: Eminem's diss in "Fall"
In 2018, Eminem referred to Tyler, the Creator with a homophobic slur in his single "Fall" and accused him of exploring his sexuality for attention. This was in response to Tyler being critical of Eminem's single "Walk on Water".
2018: Tyler Discusses 'Flower Boy' Lyric
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.
February 2019: Ban from UK Lifted
In February 2019, it is believed that Tyler's ban from visiting the United Kingdom was lifted, which concurred with a scheduled performance in London to promote Igor. However, the show was forcibly cancelled by police due to safety concerns.
May 6, 2019: Tyler Releases Video Clips Featuring New Music
On May 6, 2019, Tyler released two short video clips on his online profiles which featured new music, showcasing him dancing erratically in a distinctive outfit, signaling the upcoming release of his new album.
June 2019: DJ Khaled's criticism after Igor's debut
In June 2019, after Tyler, the Creator's album Igor debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200, surpassing DJ Khaled's album Father of Asahd, DJ Khaled criticized Tyler's music in a video on Instagram, suggesting it was not widely played or enjoyed.
December 23, 2019: Tyler Releases Two New Songs
On December 23, 2019, Tyler released two songs: "Best Interest", which was cut from Igor and accompanied by a music video, and "Group B".
2019: Featured track on Nigo's Album
In 2019, the song "Lost and Found Freestyle 2019" with A$AP Rocky was recorded, and would later be featured on Nigo's album I Know Nigo! on March 25, 2022.
January 26, 2020: Tyler Wins Grammy for Best Rap Album
On January 26, 2020, Tyler won his first Grammy Award for Best Rap Album for his album Igor at the 62nd Grammy Awards. During his acceptance, Tyler expressed gratitude but also voiced his concerns about the categorization of his genre-bending music solely as "rap" or "urban."
2020: Tyler References Theresa May at Brit Awards
In 2020, after winning International Male Solo Artist at the Brit Awards, Tyler referenced his previous ban from the UK and thanked Theresa May sarcastically.
August 6, 2021: Comments on 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 also claimed that DJ Khaled's identity was tied to being number one.
2021: Golf Le Fleur Established
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".
2021: Public apology to Selena Gomez in "Manifesto"
In 2021, Tyler, the Creator publicly apologized to Selena Gomez in his song "Manifesto" from the studio 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, which was scheduled for May 27–29, 2022.
March 25, 2022: Tyler Featured on Nigo's Album and Music Video
On March 25, 2022, Tyler was featured on two tracks of Nigo's album I Know Nigo!, including "Lost and Found Freestyle 2019" with A$AP Rocky and "Come On, Let's Go", which was released with a music video showcasing Tyler's Golf le Fleur* clothing line.
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 arranged by Arthur Verocai and conducted by Gustavo Dudamel with the Chineke! Orchestra.
2022: Grammy Award and Mysterious Music
In 2022, Tyler, the Creator won Best Rap Album at the Grammy Awards for Call Me If You Get Lost and referenced the DJ Khaled controversy with "mysterious music! HA!" on Twitter.
March 27, 2023: Tyler Reveals 'Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale'
On March 27, 2023, Tyler revealed Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale, which includes songs recorded for Call Me If You Get Lost that did not make the final album, also releasing the single "Dogtooth" with a music video on the same day.
March 29, 2023: Tyler Releases "Sorry Not Sorry"
On March 29, 2023, Tyler released another single "Sorry Not Sorry" with a music video, as part of The Estate Sale.
March 31, 2023: 'The Estate Sale' Album Released
On March 31, 2023, The Estate Sale was released, along with a music video for the song "Wharf Talk".
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, stating they now have a good rapport.
April 13, 2024: Tyler Headlines Coachella
On April 13, 2024, Tyler headlined Coachella, closing Saturday night with a performance that included guest appearances from Childish Gambino, ASAP Rocky, and Kali Uchis, and a duet of "Earfquake" with Charlie Wilson. The performance was described as an "exhilarating, high-stakes spectacle".
October 16, 2024: Tyler Reveals 'Chromakopia' Album Name
On October 16, 2024, Tyler revealed the name of his next album as Chromakopia in a teaser video titled "St. Chroma".
October 23, 2024: Announces Chromakopia: The World Tour
On October 23, 2024, Tyler announced Chromakopia: The World Tour, his seventh headlining concert tour in support of the album.
February 4, 2025: Chromakopia: The World Tour Begins
On February 4, 2025, Tyler's Chromakopia: The World Tour started in Saint Paul, with Lil Yachty and Paris Texas as supporting acts.
August 12, 2025: Tyler Releases "Sugar on My Tongue" Video
On August 12, 2025, Tyler released the self-directed video for "Sugar on My Tongue," which is part of Don't Tap the Glass. The song also spent seventeen weeks on the Billboard Top 100, marking Tyler's longest-charting song.
September 21, 2025: Chromakopia: The World Tour Concludes
On September 21, 2025, Tyler's Chromakopia: The World Tour is set to conclude in Quezon City.
October 2025: Criticism of white fans and controversial tweets resurface
In October 2025, Tyler, the Creator made a tribute to D'Angelo and criticized his white fans for disrespecting the singer's death. Social media users criticized him for cultivating an anti-black white fanbase early in his career. Controversial tweets resurfaced, including comments on the Ferguson riots and affirmative action.
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