Tyler, the Creator’s Net Worth, Awards, Endorsements, Achievements, Contracts, Career Life, and Timeline
Net Worth:
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- Tyler, the Creator has accumulated significant wealth through lucrative endorsement deals, sold-out world tours, and thriving fashion lines. His net worth is estimated to be around $16 million in 2024.
Awards and Achievements:
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- MTV Video Music Awards:
- Best New Artist for “Yonkers” (2011).
- Grammy Awards:
- Best Rap Album for “IGOR” (2019).
- Nominated for Album of the Year (2013) as a featured artist in Frank Ocean’s “Channel Orange”.
- Also Nominated for Best Rap Album for “Call Me If You Get Lost” (2021).
- Nominated for Best Melodic Rap Performance for “WusYaName” (2021).
- BET Hip Hop Awards:
- Also Nominated for Album of the Year for “IGOR” (2019).
- Brit Awards:
- Also International Male Solo Artist (2024).
- Other Honors:
- Named “Music Innovator of the Year” by The Wall Street Journal (2019).
- And also Featured in the Los Angeles Times’ “L.A. Influential” series as a creator leaving a mark in Los Angeles (2024).
- MTV Video Music Awards:
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Record Deals:
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- Tyler, the Creator is currently signed to Columbia Records.
- He has also been affiliated with Odd Future Records (his own label), Sony, RED, and XL.
Fashion Ventures:
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- Tyler is an influential figure in fashion, with clothing lines like Golf Wang and Le Fleur.
- He collaborates with major brands such as Lacoste, Converse, and Louis Vuitton .
Career
Tyler Gregory Okonma, known as Tyler, the Creator, co-founded the influential hip-hop collective “Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All” (Odd Future) in the late 2000s. Odd Future gained a cult following through their mixtapes, rebellious energy, and provocative lyrics. Tyler’s solo career took off with his debut studio album, “Goblin” (2011). The album featured the hit single “Yonkers,” which also showcased his dark and introspective style. Controversy surrounded his horrorcore-influenced sound and transgressive lyrics.
Tyler continued to evolve his sound with subsequent albums:
- “Wolf” (2013) explored personal themes and storytelling.
- Also “Cherry Bomb” (2015) experimented with production and featured collaborations.
- “Flower Boy” (2017) marked a turning point, blending vulnerability, jazz influences, and introspection.
- “Igor” (2019) won critical acclaim for its genre-blurring approach and emotional depth.
Tyler has won Grammy Awards, a Brit Award, and also MTV Video Music Awards.
Timeline:
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- Tyler emerged as a leader and co-founder of the music collective Odd Future in the late 2000s.
- His self-released debut mixtape “Bastard” (2009) also gained recognition in the indie scene.
- “Goblin” (2011) brought him mainstream exposure, also fueled by the popularity of the single “Yonkers.”