Tyler, the Creator’s Personal Life, Siblings, Parents, Wife, Girlfriend, Kids, Other Family and Dating History
Parents:
Tyler Gregory Okonma was born on March 6, 1991, in Hawthorne, California, USA. His father is of Nigerian descent (Igbo ancestry), and his mother has mixed African-American and white Canadian heritage.
Siblings:
Tyler has a sister named Lynda. Additionally, he has one stepbrother and a younger maternal stepsister.
Dating History:
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- Iggy Azalea (2014): Tyler was rumored to be in a relationship with fellow Australian rapper Iggy Azalea in 2014. However, their split ended on bitter terms, with public feuds.
- Also Kendall Jenner (2016): In August 2016, there were rumors that Tyler was dating model and reality TV star Kendall Jenner, although both denied the relationship.
- Jaden Smith (2018): In November 2018, rumors circulated that Tyler was dating actor Jaden Smith after Jaden publicly mentioned their relationship during the Camp Flog Gnaw Festival in Los Angeles.
Personal Life
Tyler Gregory Okonma, also known as “Tyler, The Creator,” is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter, and video director. He co-founded the flourishing hip-hop collective Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All. Tyler began his career by uploading songs on Tumblr, which also quickly went viral and grabbed mass attention. He self-produced his first mixtape, “Bastard”, and followed it up with his debut album, “Goblin”. His songs often reflect verses from his adverse past. He has also performed on top television shows like “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon”, “The Mindy Project”, and “Jimmy Kimmel Live”. Tyler also hosts the annual “Camp Flog Gnaw” carnival in Los Angeles, attracting music lovers worldwide. He recently founded his own clothing company called “Golf Wang”.
Tyler continued to evolve his sound with subsequent albums: “Wolf” (2013) explored personal themes and storytelling. “Cherry Bomb” (2015) experimented with production and featured collaborations. “Flower Boy” (2017) marked a turning point, blending vulnerability, jazz influences, and also introspection. “Igor” (2019) won critical acclaim for its genre-blurring approach and emotional depth. “Call Me If You Get Lost” (2021) continued his artistic exploration. Tyler has won Grammy Awards, a Brit Award, and MTV Video Music Awards.
His impact extends beyond music; he hosts the annual Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival and ventures into fashion.
