Tyler Gregory Okonma born March 6, , known professionally as Tyler, the Creator , is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. Within the group, Okonma participated as a rapper, producer, director and actor, releasing studio albums that he produced for its respective members.
Okonma also performed on the group's sketch comedy show Loiter Squad β Along with his collaborations with the group, Okonma developed his solo career beginning with his self-released debut studio album, Bastard Bastard earned him recognition in the online music press as an emerging artist from the indie music scene.
His second studio album, Goblin , brought him mainstream media exposure, aided by the popularity of the single " Yonkers " and its accompanying music video. During this period, Okonma faced controversy in the media for his horrorcore -influenced sound and his violent, transgressive lyrical content.
In , Tyler released his fourth studio album, Cherry Bomb , which featured guest appearance from artists such as Lil Wayne and Kanye West. In , Okonma released Flower Boy , which earned him widespread critical acclaim and commercial success.
Aside from his musical productions, Okonma became a significant figure in fashion with his clothing ventures Golf Wang and Le Fleur , and for his collaborations with major brands such as Lacoste , Converse and Louis Vuitton. He has also directed all of the music and promotional videos of his career, under the pseudonym Wolf Haley. Influential" series as a "creator who is leaving their mark" in Los Angeles. Tyler Gregory Okonma [ 11 ] was born on March 6, , in Hawthorne, California , [ 12 ] the son of a Nigerian father with Igbo ancestry, whom he never met, [ 13 ] and an American mother of mixed African-American and white Canadian descent.
