History of Tyler, the Creator in Timeline
Tyler, the Creator, is an influential American rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer who rose to prominence in the late 2000s. He co-founded and led the alternative hip-hop collective Odd Future, where he served as a rapper, producer, director, and actor, contributing significantly to the group's music and creative endeavors. He is also known for his involvement in the 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 later became an influential American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer.
December 25, 2009: Release of 'Bastard'
On December 25, 2009, Tyler, the Creator self-released his first album, Bastard, which later ranked 32nd on Pitchfork Media's list of the Top Albums of 2010.
February 11, 2011: Release of Yonkers Music Video
On February 11, 2011, Tyler, the Creator released the music video for "Yonkers", which gained attention from several online media outlets and led to him winning Best New Artist at the MTV Video Music Awards.
February 16, 2011: Television Debut on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
On February 16, 2011, Tyler, the Creator and Hodgy Beats made their television debut by performing "Sandwitches" on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
April 2011: Odd Future signs with Red Distribution/Sony
In April 2011, Tyler, the Creator and the rest of Odd Future signed a deal with Red Distribution/Sony.
May 10, 2011: Goblin Album Release
On May 10, 2011, Tyler, the Creator released his second studio album, Goblin.
September 8, 2011: Loiter Squad TV Show Confirmed
On September 8, 2011, the Odd Future TV show Loiter Squad, a 15-minute live-action show of sketches, segments, pranks, and music, was confirmed to be produced by Dickhouse Productions.
March 25, 2012: Loiter Squad Premieres on Adult Swim
On March 25, 2012, Odd Future's television show Loiter Squad premiered on Adult Swim.
February 26, 2013: Performance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
On February 26, 2013, Tyler, the Creator performed the songs "Domo23" and "Treehome95" on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
January 31, 2014: Recording with Mac DeMarco
On January 31, 2014, it was reported that Tyler, the Creator was recording with Mac DeMarco.
April 9, 2015: Release of "Fucking Young" Music Video
On April 9, 2015, Tyler, the Creator released the music video for the song "Fucking Young" and announced that it would be featured on his upcoming album Cherry Bomb, set for release on April 13, 2015.
April 11, 2015: Cherry Bomb World Tour Beginning at Coachella
On April 11, 2015, Tyler, the Creator's world tour to support his album Cherry Bomb began at Coachella Festival.
April 13, 2015: Cherry Bomb Album Release Announcement
On April 13, 2015, Tyler, the Creator's album Cherry Bomb was released digitally through Odd Future Records.
April 28, 2015: Physical Release of Cherry Bomb
On April 28, 2015, physical copies of Tyler, the Creator's album Cherry Bomb, featuring five different album covers, were released.
August 26, 2015: Banned from the United Kingdom
On August 26, 2015, Tyler, the Creator revealed that he had been banned from visiting the United Kingdom for three to five years due to lyrics dating back to 2009, leading to the cancellation of tour dates.
April 8, 2017: Featured on Frank Ocean's 'Biking'
On April 8, 2017, Tyler, the Creator was featured on Frank Ocean's song "Biking", which also included Jay-Z, released on Frank Ocean's Beats 1 radio station "Blonded Radio".
June 29, 2017: Release of "Who Dat Boy" and "911 / Mr. Lonely"
On June 29, 2017, Tyler, the Creator released the song "Who Dat Boy" featuring ASAP Rocky and "911 / Mr. Lonely" featuring Steve Lacy, Frank Ocean, and Anna of the North.
July 6, 2017: Announcement of Flower Boy Album
On July 6, 2017, Tyler, the Creator announced the title, tracklist, and release date of his fifth album, Flower Boy, which was released on July 21, 2017.
July 21, 2017: Flower Boy Album Release
On July 21, 2017, Tyler, the Creator released his fifth album, Flower Boy, on iTunes, Spotify, and other major music services.
August 3, 2017: Nuts + Bolts Premieres on Viceland
On August 3, 2017, Tyler, the Creator's TV show Nuts + Bolts, which focuses on things he finds interesting or is passionate about, premiered on Viceland.
September 14, 2017: Announcement of 'The Jellies!' TV Show
On September 14, 2017, Tyler, the Creator announced his third TV show, The Jellies!, which premiered on October 22, 2017.
October 22, 2017: Premiere of The Jellies!
On October 22, 2017, The Jellies!, Tyler, the Creator's third TV show, premiered.
March 29, 2018: Release of "Okra"
On March 29, 2018, Tyler, the Creator released the song "Okra" as a throwaway track.
May 22, 2018: Release of "435"
On May 22, 2018, Tyler, the Creator released the single "435".
July 23, 2018: Announcement of WANG$AP Project
On July 23, 2018, Tyler, the Creator and ASAP Rocky announced a collaborative project, WANG$AP, by releasing a music video for a remix of Monica's "Knock Knock" called "Potato Salad".
May 6, 2019: Teaser Videos and New Music
On May 6, 2019, Tyler, the Creator released two short video clips on his online profiles which featured new music. The videos showed him dancing erratically while wearing a long blonde wig, multicolored suit, black sunglasses, and a grill.
January 26, 2020: Grammy Win for Igor
On January 26, 2020, Tyler, the Creator, won his first Grammy for Best Rap Album for "Igor" at the 62nd Grammy Awards. He expressed gratitude but also voiced his frustration with his music being categorized as rap, viewing it as a "backhanded compliment."
January 5, 2022: Forecastle Festival Headliner
On January 5, 2022, Tyler, the Creator, was announced as a headliner for Louisville's Forecastle Festival, scheduled for May 27–29, 2022.
March 25, 2022: Collaboration on Nigo's Album and Grammy Win
On March 25, 2022, Tyler, the Creator appeared on two tracks from Nigo's album "I Know Nigo!", including "Lost and Found Freestyle 2019" and "Come On, Let's Go", which featured a music video showcasing his Golf le Fleur* clothing line. Also, "Call Me If You Get Lost" won Best Rap Album at the 64th Grammy Awards.
March 27, 2023: Announcement of Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale
On March 27, 2023, Tyler, the Creator, announced "Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale", featuring songs recorded for "Call Me If You Get Lost" that didn't make the album, and he released the single "Dogtooth" with a music video.
March 29, 2023: Release of "Sorry Not Sorry"
On March 29, 2023, Tyler, the Creator, released the single "Sorry Not Sorry" along with a music video, as part of "Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale."
March 31, 2023: Release of The Estate Sale
On March 31, 2023, Tyler, the Creator, released "The Estate Sale", along with a music video for the song "Wharf Talk."
April 13, 2024: Coachella Headliner Performance
On April 13, 2024, Tyler, the Creator, headlined at Coachella, closing out Saturday night with guest appearances from Childish Gambino, ASAP Rocky, and Kali Uchis, and a duet of "Earfquake" with Charlie Wilson. His performance was praised as an "exhilarating, high-stakes spectacle".
October 16, 2024: Album Title Reveal
On October 16, 2024, Tyler, the Creator revealed the name of his next album, "Chromakopia", in a teaser video titled "St. Chroma".
October 23, 2024: Chromakopia Tour Announcement
On October 23, 2024, Tyler, the Creator announced "Chromakopia: The World Tour", his seventh headlining concert tour in support of the album. Lil Yachty and Paris Texas were announced as supporting acts for the tour.
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