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Tyler, the Creator + Frank Ocean Wrote a Song for Justin Bieber That Was Rejected for 'Believe'

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 02:52:38 +0000

While his Odd Future mate Frank Ocean rakes in piles and piles of critical accolades for 'Channel Orange,' the much more controversial Tyler, the Creator remains a bit on the fringe, thanks to his antics and his lyrics, oft perceived as misogynist, childish and demonic, or some combo of the three. The rapper revealed that he and Ocean wrote a song for Justin Bieber's 'Believe,' which'll have you asking, "Oh, really? Which one?" Not so fast. The track was rejected for the album. Guess Bieber didn't 'Belieb.'

Tyler, the Creator, Frank Ocean and Rita Ora Added to T In The Park Bill

Trent Fitzgerald — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 21:36:42 +0000

Odd Future cronies Tyler the Creator, Frank Ocean and Earl Sweatshirt have been added to the all-star bill of the T in the Park in Scotland. Also appearing at the festival is U.K. pop star Rita Ora.

See the Funniest Celebrity Photobombs

Kat Lee — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:00:49 +0000

Ah, photobombs. They’ve been happening since the inception of cameras, yet, somehow, they never get old. But it’s not just regular ol’ folks sneaking in behind their Great Aunt Janice in a picture… Celebs want to get in on the action too! Stars like Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and Justin Bieber have all been photobombed by other celebs! [...]

Odd Future Beat Up Blow-up Doll During Leeds Festival Set

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:30:29 +0000

Maniacal rap group Odd Future shocked concertgoers at the Leeds Festival on Sunday (Aug. 26) with their attack on a blow-up sex doll while performing onstage. The Los Angeles collective was there to close out the festival and showed audiences just how rowdy they could get during a concert set.

Frank Ocean Duets With Tyler, the Creator on 'Golden Girl'

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:20:47 +0000

Frank Ocean surprised his fans by releasing his debut album 'Channel Orange' on iTunes a week earlier before the physical CD release. For those of you who are waiting to buy the physical copy on July 17, there's an added bonus track called 'Golden Girl,' featuring Odd Future leader Tyler, the Creator.

Odd Future's Tyler the Creator Knew About Frank Ocean's Bisexuality 'For a While'

Trent Fitzgerald — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 21:00:53 +0000

Frank Ocean is the talk of the music industry and for good reason. The Odd Future crooner's open letter about his bisexuality has garnered worldwide support from his fans and fellow artists alike. When news broke, many people wondered how OF leader Tyler, the Creator would react. Well, quite frankly, he already knew and it wasn't a big deal to him.

Tyler, the Creator Gets Trucked Over on MTV's 'Punk'd'

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:36:35 +0000

Tyler, the Creator is known to be a prankster, but he was on the receiving end of an insane prank on Thursday's (April 5) episode of MTV's 'Punk'd.' The guys behind the practical joke were none other than 'Jackass' nutsos Bam Magera and Wee-Man -- so you know they were going to punk the hell out of the Odd Future leader.

Watch Bam Margera Punk Tyler, the Creator in Clip

Scott Shetler — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:24:33 +0000

Who has the guts to punk Tyler, the Creator? None other than MTV’s own fearless ‘Jackass’ alum Bam Margera, who stages an elaborate food truck explosion to scare the crap out of the outspoken rapper on an upcoming episode of ‘Punk’d.’ A short preview clip gives a few clues about how the punking goes down. [...]

Willow Hangs With … Tyler the Creator? – Pic of the Week

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:55:31 +0000

Willow may only be 11-years-young, but the hair whipping singer is crushing hard on Tyler, The Creator of the rap collective Odd Future. The pop wunderkind posted a photo of her tiny self and tall Tyler on her Instagram account on Feb. 16 with the following caption: "Life is complete…Love Of My Life."

Tyler, The Creator Arrested for Vandalism, Denies It on Twitter

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:12:59 +0000

Tyler, the Creator was mighty jolly with his fans at the Odd Future Christmas show Thursday night (Dec. 22), but was a scrooge to the sound guy. The 20-year-old rapper was arrested at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles on suspicion of vandalism.

Game + Tyler, the Creator Go Insane in 'Martians Vs. Goblins' Video

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:13:47 +0000

It's kind of odd to watch Game's macabre video for 'Martians Vs. Goblins,' considering that our minds are on the pleasantries of the holiday season. Having said that, the Compton rapper's clip is spooky and fun, plus it features the maniacal rapper Tyler, the Creator.

Rick Ross, The Throne + Tyler, the Creator Are Big Winners at 2011 Sucker Free Awards

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:18:58 +0000

There's nothing sucky about this. Rap superstars Rick Ross, the Throne (aka Jay-Z and Kanye West) and Tyler, the Creator were some of the honorees at MTV2's first annual Sucker Free Awards in Miami on Dec. 4 (Sunday). The all-star event was created to salute rap artists who made an impact in the music game within the past year.

Odd Future Opens Pop-Up Store in Los Angeles For Holiday Season

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 21:33:04 +0000

Are you looking for that special horrific gift for that Odd Future fan in your life? Then take a visit to the group's pop-up store in Los Angeles. The motley crew of bad-ass rappers have just opened up a retail outlet just to sell their wares for the holidays.

Tyler, The Creator Gets Animated on Cartoon Network's 'Regular Show' Series

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:19:29 +0000

An animated version of Tyler, the Creator appeared on the Cartoon Network's series 'Regular Show' on Nov. 21. The program follows Mordecai, a blue jay, who is best friends with a raccoon named Rigby. Together, the

Tyler, the Creator to Tone Down Violent Lyrics on Third Album

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:02:56 +0000

If you are expecting Tyler, the Creator to spit more scatological rhymes and lyrics about stabbing people on his upcoming album 'Wolf,' think again. The controversial rapper will apparently tone down his violent lyrics and create "hippie music" for people to get stoned to on his third solo effort. Gee, that sounds, uh, great?

Odd Future's Left Brain Accused of Assaulting a Female Photographer

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:39:51 +0000

According to Louisiana’s television station NBC33, Odd Future crony Left Brain (of Mellowhype) allegedly assaulted a female photographer during the group’s performance at this past weekend’s Voodoo Experience festival in New Orleans. Apparently, during Odd Future’s performance, Tyler, the Creator told the crowd that he was upset that a pit area for photographers barricaded them [...]

Tyler, the Creator Takes a Nose Dive From a Second Floor Balcony

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:58:47 +0000

Maniacal rapper Tyler, the Creator is known for his outrageous stage performances but his latest stunt takes the cake. During an Odd Future show in New York on Wednesday (Oct. 19), Tyler decided he wanted to meet his fans up close and personal. In the video that was recently posted online, Tyler was performing the [...]

Tyler, the Creator Reminisces on MTV's 'When I Was 17′

Scott Shetler — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:19:45 +0000

The latest installment of MTV’s ‘When I Was 17′ series features rapper Tyler, the Creator, who at 20 only has to think back three years to recall what life was like at that age. “When I was 17, I released ‘The Odd Future Tape.’ That was my first album as a collective,” Tyler says. “My [...]

GLAAD Condemns MTV Over Tyler, the Creator's VMA Win

Cristin Maher — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:04:40 +0000

While his boys from Odd Future were ecstatic over his Best New Artist Moonman, many people are disappointed that Tyler, the Creator was awarded the trophy at the MTV Video Music Awards this year. With offensive, curse-laden lyrics that have been labeled as misogynistic, violent, and homophobic, it's obvious why groups like GLAAD are condemning MTV for honoring the rapper.

Tyler, The Creator After VMA Win: 'F— I Hate Bruno Mars'

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:19:46 +0000

Tyler, The Creator is not retracting his hateful comments towards singer Bruno Mars. But he did soften a wee bit after watching Mars perform at the VMAs. Here’s a little back story: On the black carpet, before the VMAs, the member of the Odd Future rap collective said that if Mars beat him for Video [...]

Tyler the Creator Wins Best New Artist at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 05:34:26 +0000

Odd Future leader Tyler the Creator won Best New Artist at the 2011 MTV Music Video Awards tonight. He then took serious aim at the “most profanities” trophy as well, keeping the already busy soul in charge of the swear button on their toes throughout his acceptance speech. We’re certainly not singling him out for [...]

Tyler, the Creator Claims He'll Be Dead By 40

Scott Shetler — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:20:17 +0000

Forget growing old gracefully – outspoken Odd Future frontman Tyler, the Creator says he’ll be dead within 20 years. “I’ll be dead [by the time I'm 40],” the 20-year-old claims in a new interview. “Either an obsessed fan or a heroin overdose. I’ll probably get into that at 24.” While we assume he’s joking about [...]