What Makes Tyler, The Creator Special, According to Pharrell
In a new profile, frequent collaborator Pharrell Williams described what it is that makes Tyler such a special talent.
Tyler, The Creator
- Real name: Tyler Gregory Okonma
- Nickname: Wolf Haley
- Hometown: Ladera Heights, California
- Label: Columbia Records
10 Rap Songs About the Price of Fame: Playlist
The best songs about fame keep us from wishing we were famous.
Tyler, The Creator Says ‘Flower Boy’ is His Best Album—But It Isn’t His Favorite
'Flower Boy' is Tyler's best work, but as he explains, it isn't his favorite album.
Tyler, The Creator Teases New Material on Upcoming 'The Grinch' Soundtrack
From 'Goblin' to 'Grinch.'
5 Years After “Control,” Ranking the Relevancy of All 11 Rappers Kendrick Called Out
From Drake to Jay Electronica, we tracked the course of 11 careers since that game-changing verse five years ago.
Why Tyler, The Creator Is Still Hung Up on Radio Play
It's about that 11-year-old in the middle of fucking nowhere.
One Year Later: How Tyler, The Creator's ‘Flower Boy’ Delivered the Greatest Gift of All
A year later, and for years to come, Tyler's album will be known for the space it creates.
Jaden Smith Loves That Tyler, The Creator Didn’t Like ‘SYRE’
"'Get in the studio and be a mentor for me!’”
A$AP Rocky 'Testing' Production Credits Include Kanye West & Tyler, The Creator
Skepta, Dev Hynes, and more assist with production and creative input.
How Tyler, The Creator’s ‘Wolf' Planted the Seeds From Which 'Flower Boy' Bloomed
On the album's fifth anniversary, we explore how 'Wolf' sprouted so 'Flower Boy' could blossom.
Less Is More: The 20 Best Minimal Rap Songs
Inspired by—and including—“Flava In Ya Ear,” here are the 20 best rap songs that are deceptively simple but greater than the sum of their parts.
Tyler, The Creator on Rappers With One Big Hit: “A Few Years Later No One Cares About Their Existence”
Seven years into his music career, Tyler feels like he's just getting started.
7 Hip-Hop Artists We Need to Curate a Movie Soundtrack
Kendrick Lamar isn't the only hip-hop talent with a Hollywood skill set.
Why Kendrick Lamar Wasn't the Only Best Rap Album Winner Last Night
Kendrick Lamar took home the gramophone, but the nominations proved there can be more than one winner.
Tyler, The Creator Recorded 25 Versions of "911" While Making 'Flower Boy'
"The versions aren't different types of lyrics. It's literally different beats, different melodies."
Tyler, The Creator Thought His NPR Tiny Desk Would Be "Trash"—It's Amazing
“The fact that you saw me finally have the courage to be trash with a band just means a lot.”
5 Candidates for Hip-Hop’s 2017 MVP (And the Winner Is…)
There are only a few who are truly worthy.
Tyler, The Creator Unintentionally Hands Out Great Business Advice
"I'll always be working like I could lose everything tomorrow."
Why Tyler, The Creator Finally Getting Airplay Proves Radio Isn't Required
Artists, keep it weird.
The New Story of O.J.: How JAY-Z, Tyler & Frank Created New Black Legends
It’s past time for Black artists to take a ride in a car that isn’t tailed by police or foreboding a bad ending.