The Evolution Of Tyler, The Creator | Genius News

Since beginning his career over a decade ago as Odd Future’s leader, Tyler, The Creator has forged his own path in hip-hop, crossing genres and surpassing expectations. In 2009, Tyler dropped his debut mixtape, 'Bastard,' referencing vivid scenes of violence and his broken relationship with his father. The LA native’s 2011 debut album, 'Goblin,' generated controversy for its homophobic language, but he followed up with a more well-rounded project with 2013’s 'Wolf' and drew on a variety of musical influences on 2015’s 'Cherry Bomb.' Tyler showed further personal and musical growth on his fourth studio album, 'Flower Boy,' which features the rapper exploring his vulnerability and sexuality. 2019 brought the critically acclaimed No. 1 album, 'IGOR,' which is entirely written, produced, and arranged by Tyler.
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[@sosa8860]

Playboi Carti: dontgivafuhbounun Genius:This has to have a deeper meaning

[@anthonysmith6295]

😂😂😂😂

[@mikulaskoncovka9961]

I don't speak moon runes bruh

[@angelbarajas9180]

Lyrics: Exist Genius: This has to have a deaper meaning

[@ceomark.]

🤣🤣🤣

[@dreb4thefame174]

Iongihafuhbounuh

[@henryzlotnick2191]

He's actually shifted through genres so effortlessly WTF

[@sz8526]

He’s incredible. Mind checking out my video on him and lmk what you think? Means a lot:))

[@cassidy5748]

@@sz8526 subbed

[@aaronbell2180]

S Z Enjoyed your video friend. Subbed

[@henryzlotnick2191]

@@sz8526 Dope vid... keep em coming

[@keithsdayoff1956]

Just like the current generation hops on the waves. No roots

[@shanefking898]

Homie went from Tron Cat to Igor. Shits crazyy

[@siennarodriguez8455]

shane tron cat scars me to this day

[@dorito6584]

Sienna Rodriguez Sarah is a lot more scary

[@ArtiseBrown]

@@dorito6584 love that song even though it so fucked up and the sounds of the girl kind of make me sick. It just so disturbingly awesome.

[@DeltaKT]

@@ArtiseBrown best part "and another one... there goes another one" ANOTHER LOVE SONG ABOUT SHIT

[@dorito6584]

ArtiseLBP “Now you probably wishing that you would’ve said yes. Am I crazy? Maybe, but fucked up how I been lately. Shit, I don’t give a fuck, your family looking for you, wish them good luck.” GIVES ME THE CREEPS!

[@BrianGlaze]

That last statement from Tyler is so important. I don't understand why people expect artists to remain the exact same as when they started.

[@BReedhomies]

He didn't even have a choice. Back in the day he made goofy bangers for edgy teens like us, but there's no way that could have lasted forever. Him and Earl had to keep their own unique styles while making music that was more mature, and they did great

[@analphalizard5204]

Not only that but he wasn't lying about this shit always being there. Listen to Analog 1 & 2, She, Treehome95, etc

[@ficuselasticaofficial]

Kool Keith

[@shavonegranville6004]

very true! people said the same thing about ye when he came out with 808's. they said the same thing about the weeknd when starboy came out they say this shit a lot lol

[@cyberleone00]

@@analphalizard5204 analog one and two are masterpieces of their own

[@FoshoTheOne]

This man has had sooo many different phases..,

[@lathearchitect1636]

And it's just only began

[@Glizz2700]

G. Tha Truth mannn😂

[@pedrohippocaus8488]

He's a chameleon,the devil in disguise

[@lathearchitect1636]

@@pedrohippocaus8488 BRO! Not tinfoil hat but I heard niggas call him a reptilian before! And this a bar from FB off potholes "Find somebody who love me and raise a couple of lizards" BRO! MY DAD CANT BE REPTILIAN!!!

[@noythtimnhg]

G. Tha Truth u crazy bro

[@Thas2]

The most complete artistic shift and growth of the 2010’s

[@spicyvro]

tyler’s evolution honestly inspires me

[@lonebirdroad3941]

Mac miller

[@rolandoiiibarra8818]

Gambino?

[@yunggoon8763]

Is it ? Can a rapper really do that ? Nah. Goes wit what’s trending. Bedroom pop wave is what’s current. Just think about it

[@destroytmusicagan2476]

Bedroom pop and Trap

[@randomguyinyourcommentsect5844]

Tylers that one dude in school everyone loves and thrle teachers hate

[@lawrencelord9777]

zeebFN me in 6th grade 😭

[@kei.s3]

No he's more like that kid u least expect to be this big in the head and when he came out it always be people loving him or people hating hom

[@sazzii6614]

Random guy in your comment section .... Ah yes, the class clown + the popular one.

[@daja9996]

Fr😂😂🤝

[@gabryeI]

Dude was actually bullied lmao

[@vinniegc]

First time I’ve had context for the “ok” meme

[@iyanaworldwide7064]

And yet it still doesn't have much context

[@zoemarquez7412]

it’s just an interview haha

[@spicyvro]

really surprised this many people don’t know where that came from

[@CrAzWildcats]

@@spicyvro alot of new Tyler fans G

[@charbel2921]

Tyler didn't originate the "okie" lmao that been around since like early 2000s

[@MrLoser609]

Lol they said taco and showed a clip of jasper😂😂😂

[@iPizzaMonster]

HEY IT’S JASPER, NOT EVEN A RAPPER

[@tiiiiied]

iPizzaMonster ONLY ON THIS BEAT TO MAKE MY RACKS GROW FASTER

[@shaypatel8474]

Dev Persad GOT A TV SHOW SO I GUESS IM AN ACTOR

[@mintedm9936]

POT HEAD, HALF BAKED, LOOKING LIKE CHAPPELLE

[@Ar-px4yd]

Kriyoz ROLLIN UP A BLUNT FROM THE FIRES OF HELL

[@GoharioFTW]

I love how brutally honest Tyler is

[@DJreeik]

He been kissing white boys back in 2004🤣🤣 Hes brutally a joker aswell. Love this guy.

[@britontiveros6805]

K but we cant forget “So you just gonna bring a birthday gift to my birthday party with a birthday gift on my birthday?”

[@Idk-lo1lz]

Happy birthday?

[@ddilforepellent214]

*_smashes head head with wine glass_*

[@lmesinas9993]

Kinda trash that she didn’t talk too much about wolf. Or even go over the fact that he had so many alter egos and characters in Bastard, Goblin, and Wolf

[@December_baby04]

Leo Mesinas she missed so much

[@oddtxddler]

She's not about to make a 45 min vid

[@lizbeth5709]

i don’t think she decides everything she’s going to say, plus there’s a lot to talk about

[@as-ei3sy]

I mean, the writers wanted to keep the video concise, while I do think they should have gone more into it, I guess there is some rule when they write their videos.

[@rudrakshsaha8210]

im new to tyler jsut heard earthquaf where do i start

[@itzdcx7991]

*Playboi Carti: singing in italics with a mix of cursive* Genius: The meaning runs deeper

[@sosa8860]

Badboy DCX dont take my comment😐

[@creathechiboi]

YOUR GIRLFRIEND LOOK LIKE MY MOM

[@anna-xf7rf]

crea the chi boi ILL WHOOP YOUR ASS

[@jayvader9023]

he a little confused but he still got the spirit

[@punkbluntz]

WE OUT HERE IN LADERA

[@TygerHillis]

YOUR GIRLFRIEND IS MY MOM

[@justiny.jr.2330]

Tyler is the physical representation of character development

[@lost-_-player6960]

Don’t call Tyler a rapper. He’s an artist.

[@projetsartistiques1]

But rapping is already a form of art

[@blaired7482]

He's a Creator

[@nikolas7881]

Cringe

[@JeremiahMBias]

She said Jasper was Taco 🤣😂🤦🏾‍♂️

[@skreen2theworld809]

Jeremiah Bias she didn’t say that, it was just a wrong edit

[@cloudyfilms1998]

Bruh you think she’s watching it as she’s saying it? Clearly it was an editing mistake LOL the fact that so many people liked this is hilarious

[@jawlinejawlinejawline]

I miss Domo fr

[@CatoMinemcrideisepic]

@@jawlinejawlinejawline i miss left brain 🗿 and domo and earl and frank vro i miss them

[@sleeplesscitynights]

It’s not even that funny...

[@TERRELLTURNER1999]

DJ KHALED IS PUNCHING THE AIR RIGHT NOW!

[@GlobalEnigma64]

TERRELL TURNER Cuba Gooding Jr style lmao

[@qlvinc]

*_Yeah he's punching the air right now?_*

[@lekaimadh2427]

Why? Could somebody explain?

[@dububro]

Majin Vegeta Khaled is bitching because he didn't get #1 album

[@ethanstein7617]

He boutta run out of breath

[@BW2OFFICIAL]

You don't even know how bad I still want a collab between Childish Gambino and Tyler, The Creator. Like, they are both definitely interesting characters, extremely talented artists, both singing, rapping, etc. and let's not forget, they both have FIRE dance moves.

[@7Daniel7Elias7]

They technically had verses together in Regular Show

[@baddworld]

Wolf is an underrated CLASSIC that does NOT GET the credit it DESERVES

[@imporial5613]

BADDWORLD ! If anything it’s overrated lol but I see where you’re coming from

[@flowr7068]

@@imporial5613 Nigga did you just say Wolf is overrated? Its Wolf Gang for life never forget that

[@djzags9834]

No it’s fairly rated, majority of real fans agree it’s top 3

[@sethisley2041]

Genius makes an “evolution of tyler video every two years.

[@yungalter8765]

because he keeps changing

[@Pekoe.]

Yeah cuz the guy evolves every two years lmfao

[@cloutdemonv2414]

The best artist with unique flow 🔥🔥🐐🐐🐐

[@jahmeergordy205]

Nah Andre 3000 holds that title...

[@glokeef3399]

WhAt abOuT liL pUmp ??

[@drucifer7739]

MF DOOM has entered the chat

[@xliquid1400]

But u know that Ski Mask The Slump God exists, I mean Tyler is the goat but Ski Mask Is the GOAT

[@screwday]

niggas throwing up the goat emoji like some sheep

[@jairowaters]

Death grips on genius? LOOOOL

[@die_up_high733]

plssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[@DeathWishRED]

Bruh they not ready

[@charliejordan4490]

DJ YTP potentially a sample of that song or they had helped in ways like vocally or maybe instrumentally or production wise but I think it’s a sample

[@richmondo3]

DJ YTP yeah T sampled the hook from that sonng

[@vvvvvv66666]

@DJ YTP theyve opened for him

[@jintrucker8030]

My favorite part is that he's been himself the entire time, he never sold out to a label or gave in to criticism.

[@Ar-px4yd]

Jin trucker it’s crazy how he spewed all that controversial stuff while Being signed to Colombia 💀

[@rorikblatny8296]

no one: Tyler: 🕺

[@saddchours6412]

She called cherry bomb tyler’s 3rd project and pretty much skipped over wolf

[@cade6266]

Sad dc hours 3rd album. Bastard is a mixtape

[@sunsetsandshadowspodcastre2309]

She only mentions the actual albums bastard was underground. But I get why you would say that I thought it was an official album too..lol

[@chair7075]

3rd album, 4th project

[@doctorballs8309]

Bastard was a mixtape

[@BACONLOVERS88]

@@doctorballs8309 Tyler said himself when IGOR dropped that bastard was an album making IGOR the 6th

[@scripuh2706]

“taco” *flashes jasper*

[@mannie1]

The 7 dislikes so far (and after) are DJ Khaled fans.

[@chief4209]

manni3on3 he doesn’t have any tho

[@mannie1]

@@chief4209 lol

[@09rew]

They’re all DJ Khaled accounts

[@nunyabusinessmate420]

manni3on3 you’re probably not wrong... poor Asahd having a father like DJ Khaled

[@KingJalen]

This man created the most talented group ever

[@dickpigman5106]

That's just not true

[@kurry8837]

Dick Pigman he did actually One became a succeful r&b group one Is established to be the next nas and the other Is a High selling R& B singer no other rap Group has had that many successful people break out

[@MK-vi2cm]

Cringe

[@flexaldophe6569]

@@kurry8837 lol what?

[@LMAAAAYOOO]

@@dickpigman5106 Frank, The internet, Earl

[@account6504]

The admin doesn't give attention to Earl's music 💔😣

[@zakariachaaraoui3869]

Underated rapper ever

[@zorosdrip7966]

@@zakariachaaraoui3869 Big L is more underrated imo

[@MRTN13]

@@zorosdrip7966 oh is that why every rapper says Big L RIP

[@jaygee3852]

Earl hasn’t released anything good in years

[@darthnull6093]

This video is about Tyler.

[@user-un3or1ic4h]

Change is always good. It helps you grow and branch out ideas. Tyler was never afraid of doing that and being himself...

[@jeff-ft5bx]

punk rock group death grips

[@Slims222]

Jeff R ‘punk-rap,’ actually.

[@wilberkiller4244]

So we're all just going to forget that 6 song album for the grinch? That shit went hard

[@SenoirSwoosh]

Maannn did they really just confuse Jasper and Taco. Lmfaaooo

[@1dude.]

Timestamp?!

[@muhammadshaikh9484]

Christian Estrada 0:36

[@superduperjoi6800]

Literally opposites fat and skinny

[@user-jy2ef4hh8c]

*_Top 10 anime evolution stories._*

[@alexandriataylor3003]

When my bf takes a shower he puts on earthquake every time

[@barbara5293]

XxAlexandria_TaylorxX x *earfquake

[@torathecreator5002]

Love you genius for putting more Vids out about Tyler, watching every single❣

[@nicolaspeterson5277]

I think if might be time to give cherry bomb another listen 🧐

[@yungm.r.e.3413]

That album was really good and had some incredible ideas, but it wasn't executed well. It sounded messy and unfinished imo

[@jamesgreen6430]

@@yungm.r.e.3413 didnt Tyler say that was done on purpose? Cause igor sounded all goofed til a couple more listens, which I think cherry bomb was the genesis.

[@hullstar242]

yung m.r.e. That’s why I like it

[@Withoutwin]

Cherry bombs better than Igor in my opinion

[@-slumped-9028]

This many people love Tyler the creator 👇🏾

[@GeoSmuckers]

@@ptolemaeaa 37 dumbass

[@fortnitexminecraftclips525]

Softlice _ I hope you’re joking

[@musu7359]

clout chaser

[@Mottherr]

@Tomás 900 dumbass

[@isaiahritchie6313]

If music is art it should be treated like ART people don’t get that that

[@m11w888]

Tyler is amazing his soul is different and that's why I like him, he has gone crazy but stayed sane in a insane world I'm talking about the mind he's helped with my OCD thoughts and allowed me to reconnect with happiness in ways so simple, his features are amazing brining out bangers after bangers, Tyler shows that we are like him we just grow like a flower boy

[@Wsad-kn7ki]

Director: how much mumble do you want Playboy carti: yyeaish

[@myakay1]

It makes me sad that I never got to see Tyler in the early 2010s. The whole Bastard mixtape was my life in 8th grade. But my mom SWORE he was a fucking demon.

[@NeuroticASMR]

Dont listen to him, but from what ive had the chance to hear, he makes art. Period. Unique as hell, incomparable 🎶

[@PizzaSl0nger91]

I love it when the host talks so quiet that i blast the volume and then the music plays and wakes everyone up lol. Seriously tho, love tyler. Great video !

[@666stormz]

my brother put me on Tyler in 2011 and it’s beautiful seeing how far he’s came and changed

[@izackpaz]

“Taco” shows jasper... good job genius I already know this is gonna be a good video

[@jardanivito]

Tron Cat made everybody judge tyler man, now everybody live him smh 🙇😂

[@jpbatra]

Imagine not wanting ur fav artist to change artistically (looking at u em and Nicki fans)

[@moneymantwin1267]

Nah em changed too much

[@moneymantwin1267]

Should've said drake

[@Martydoessykes]

There’s nothing wrong with change Eminem just ain’t good now

[@aasinitall]

Tyler has goat status now 🔥🥵

[@jerrygranvillejr.5137]

Eh. Nah.

[@Sydicate]

Fym now been

[@kurry8837]

Jerry Granville Jr. he’s been in since 2011 it’s almost 2020 and he’s still relevant most rappers fall off after 3 years

[@lucid2392]

The dislikes are for Tyler's closet ex's.

[@JacariJacobs]

Never clicked so fast. Tyler the goat

[@JStack]

Bastard was the first mixtape I listened to that I not only enjoyed, but it made me not feel so alone.

[@grumpent]

Keep talking bout #tylerthecreator he is a renaissance man !

[@monsieurmason5417]

All these old clips of Odd Future are making me cry

[@user-dm7xe4ty1y]

3:51 I hadn’t seen tamale before this so I thought you blurred it. Then I watched the music video and realized I wasted my time trying to find it unblurred.

[@13traaa]

It all started in : "This is what the devil plays Before he goes to sleep"

[@lordspice]

He really had the character progression of Gaara

[@kingxquinn11]

😂😂

[@amale2689]

“Okay” is my favorite line from Tyler ever

[@grumpent]

Yoo lmfao @02:51 i forgot how such a savage Tyler was 😂💀

[@prophetmusic9116]

Lmao I didn't catch that, shit was funny asf

[@casafuentes5586]

1:37 i never knew that person in that meme was tyler

[@kanyeblessed6558]

Better character development than anyone on game of thrones

[@markcollins2009]

Genius: “Taco” Genius: shows picture of jasper

[@xPluhs]

“.. and taco” *cuts to jasper*

[@fbi8751]

01:45 in EU time Who up?

[@marki061]

Me lol

[@awesomesauce1157]

username checks out

[@antoniusmachtmusik]

just came back from drinking hahaha

[@Mexicanobro]

Y'all gotta get some sleep

[@awesomesauce1157]

eymytacos i’m good

[@javiermejias6184]

Tyler: Me: I would die for you man

[@1000ways2fly]

Man made my 2011 and the rest of high school great 4 for me 💚💚. I look up to this man. Glad to see how much he’s grown. It’s great to see

[@gddub]

Great compilation . More of these pleaseee

[@fcesar6269]

0:39 showed jasper instead of taco lmao

[@typeqtv]

Truly the one artist who has never lied about himself.

[@dav6499]

1:36 when you give your friend the aux cord and he plays something good

[@SomebodyOMG]

I was rocking ofwgkta shirts back in high school and now I’m crying listening to IGOR. I’m so fucking proud of him yo 😭😭

[@fooska1834]

PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO ON DEATH GRIPS

[@FLOURISHFAMILYENT]

What really happened is that he grew as a artist and musician that he started making the type of music he was always influenced by

[@FLOURISHFAMILYENT]

Since the beginning he always said he loved Keith sweat and shit like that

[@samuelstoehrer632]

Tyler’s self awareness is so admirable

[@TrayLittle]

Yo hair looks so good!!

[@flackjunewimproved]

“taco” as jasper was on the screen 🤔

[@prod.meloflow]

Tyler is older then travis Scott

[@DarkDeji]

1:12 “okay” had me dead 😂😂

[@flightweek]

the transition from vcr into a boy is a gun at the beginning is flawless

[@themelodicblue]

Nobody: Absolutely no one: The earth: Genius: We need to find out what is behind this.

[@saddchours6412]

VCR still goes hard

[@notnivea7434]

Fish too

[@inoutdown5400]

genius has an evolution of tyler every month

[@turnmeonline]

I was literally just thinking about this all day..

[@shonwyd]

0:39 "t a c o"

[@jstile1693]

OF/Tyler is one of the biggest influences of modern music and fashion. Lots of ppl don’t realize

[@Marcela-se8qb]

He had grown up so much, i’m proud of him

[@sorryboyyy]

0:39 that’s jasper with taco in the background

[@smartieclock450]

Been around since goblin but wish I’ve been here since bastard

[@gabrielacruz8222]

She ain’t just called jasper taco 😭😭😭

[@dreb4thefame174]

In the weight room coach be blasting that "YOU MAKE MY EARF QUAKE"

[@name_error8880]

Genius is such a big channel, they could make long essays and/or documentaries on so many occasions and so many different artists. I hate that they not serious about their shit. It could do a lot to the community

[@cloudyfilms1998]

“Taco” *shows jasper* Editor= fired

[@livmacmillan415]

ok i’m a big fan of tyler but i’ve always had one burning question so i’m hoping someone can answer it. So when he said all those things about killing people and necrophiliacs was it all a character or just another side of him?

[@qualia8214]

"Taco" *actually shows Jasper like a boss 😎😎😎*

[@blackwolfdavinci575]

That Plastic Love pfp tho

[@10kkillerz71]

“Okay” why that made me laugh so hard

[@mistymaria2414]

Tyler, the Genius 🧠🎶🔥🔥🔥

[@5inistermm_109]

Wolf Haley needs to come back

[@moneymantwin1267]

Nobody wanna listen to that bullshit

[@E333e33eelis]

*Shows a video of Jasper* *says ”and Taco”*

[@themustardthe]

0:12 *mysterious*