Tyler, the Creator

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Born 6 March 1991.

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Biography

Tyler Gregory Okonma (born March 6, 1991), known by his stage name Tyler, The Creator, is an American rapper and record producer. Born in Ladera Heights, California, he rose to prominence as the leader and co-founder of the alternative hip hop collective Odd Future, and has rapped on and produced songs for nearly every Odd Future release. Okonma also creates all the artwork for the group's releases and said in an interview with DJ Semtex that he designs all the group's clothing and other merchandise as well. He is currently signed to Sony Music Entertainment, and his own record label, Odd Future Records.

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