Tyler, The Creator

Description: (Co-Founder of The Alternative Hip Hop Group 'Odd Future')

American rapper, record producer, songwriter and video director, Tyler Gregory Okonma, also known as “Tyler, The Creator” is the co-founder of the flourishing hip-hop collective ‘Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All’. He began his career by uploading songs on ‘Tumblr’ that quickly went viral and grabbed mass attention. Tyler self-produced his first mixtape ‘Bastard’ and soon followed it up with his debut album ‘Goblin’. Though he had a distressing childhood, he managed to find solace in composing original music from a young age. Most of his songs continue to reflect verses of his adverse past. He has performed in top television shows such as ‘Late Night with Jimmy Fallon’, ‘The Mindy Project’ and ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’. He also hosts the annual ‘Camp Flog Gnaw’ carnival at the Exposition Park in Los Angeles; the event attracts music lovers from all over the globe. He has had the opportunity of working with mega recording brands such as ‘XL Recordings’, ‘Sony Music Entertainment’ and ‘RED Distribution’. He recently joined the garment industry by founding his own clothing company called ‘Golf Wang’. Tyler has won several accolades for his distinctive contribution as an artist and performer.

Overview

Birthday March 6, 1991 (Pisces)
Alternative names Tyler Gregory Okonma
Height 185 cm
Parents Walter Whitman
Louisa Van Velsor Whitman

Did you know

Is Tyler, The Creator self-taught? Yes, Tyler, The Creator is primarily self-taught in various aspects of his music production and artistry.
What inspired Tyler, The Creator to start making music? Tyler, The Creator was inspired by various artists such as Pharrell Williams, Eminem, and N.E.R.D to start making music.
What is Tyler, The Creator's clothing brand called? Tyler, The Creator's clothing brand is called Golf Wang.
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