Tyler, The Creator Early Life And Biography
Born Tyler Gregory Okonma on March 6, 1991, at Ladera Heights, California, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, songwriter and fashion designer.
Tyler’s father is Igbo Nigerian while his mother is mixed African-American and European-Canadian heritage. He grew up in the Greater Los Angeles neighborhoods of Ladera Heights and Hawthorne with his mother and sister.
What is Tyler, The Creator’s real name?
Tyler, The Creator’s real name is Tyler Gregory Okonma
Where is Tyler, The Creator from?
Born March 6, 1991, at Ladera Heights, California, United States of America.
Tyler, The Creator Quick Facts
Category | Details |
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Full Name | Tyler Gregory Okonma |
Stage Name | Tyler, The Creator |
Date of Birth | March 6, 1991 |
Birthplace | Ladera Heights, California, USA |
Occupation | Rapper, Record Producer, Songwriter, Fashion Designer |
Early Career | Co-founder of Odd Future (OFWGKTA), released mixtape Bastard (2009) |
Debut Album | Goblin (2011) |
Popular Songs | Yonkers”, “EARFQUAKE”, “See You Again”, “Boredom”, “911 / Mr. Lonely”, “Igor’s Theme” |
Net Worth | Approximately $30 million (as of 2024) |
Significant Others | Reign Judge (since 2022) |
Sexuality | Bisexual |
Notable Albums | Goblin (2011), Wolf (2013), Cherry Bomb (2015), Flower Boy (2017), Igor (2019), Call Me If You Get Lost (2021), Chromakopia (2024) |
Awards | Grammy Awards for Best Rap Album (Igor 2020, Call Me If You Get Lost 2022), Brit Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards, UK Music Video Awards |
Fashion Ventures | Golf Wang, GOLF le FLEUR |
Festival | Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival |
Tyler gained recognition as the co-founder and leader of the alternative hip-hop collective Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All (OFWGKTA). His early career was marked by the release of his self-produced mixtape Bastard in 2009, which earned him critical acclaim in the indie music scene.
Tyler’s solo career took off with the release of his debut album Goblin in 2011, featuring the hit single “Yonkers”. Over the years, he has released several critically acclaimed albums, including Wolf (2013), Cherry Bomb (2015), Flower Boy (2017), Igor (2019), and Call Me If You Get Lost (2021). His latest album, Chromakopia, was released in October 2024.
Songs
Tyler, The Creator has an extensive discography with numerous hit songs. Some of his most popular tracks include:
- “Yonkers” (2011)
- “EARFQUAKE” (2019)
- “See You Again” (2018)
- “Boredom” (2017)
- “911 / Mr. Lonely” (2017)
- “Igor’s Theme” (2019)
- “Blessed” (2021)
- “Corso” (2021)
- “Blow My Load” (2015)
- “Buffalo” (2015)
Net Worth
As of 2024, Tyler, The Creator’s net worth is estimated to be around $30 million. His wealth comes from his successful music career, his fashion ventures with brands like Golf Wang and GOLF le FLEUR, and his annual music festival, Camp Flog Gnaw.
Relationships and Personal Life
Tyler has been romantically linked to model Reign Judge since 2022. He has also been open about his bisexuality, notably in his 2017 album Flower Boy. Tyler grew up in a challenging environment, with his father absent from his life and his mother raising him and his sister. Despite these challenges, Tyler found solace in music and has become a significant figure in contemporary music culture.
Awards and Recognition
Tyler, The Creator has received numerous awards and nominations throughout his career . Some of his notable achievements include:
- Grammy Awards: Best Rap Album for Igor (2020) and Call Me If You Get Lost (2022)
- Brit Awards: International Male Solo Artist (2020)
- MTV Video Music Awards: Best New Artist for “Yonkers” (2011)
- BET Hip Hop Awards: Best Live Performer and Cultural Influence Award (2021)
- UK Music Video Awards: Multiple wins for his innovative music videos.