Tyler Gregory Okonma, known professionally as Tyler, The Creator, is an American rapper and record producer. He has been cited as an influential figure in alternative hip hop during the 2010s.
Okonma became well known in the late 2000s, when he emerged on the internet as the leader and co-founder of the music collective Odd Future. Within the group, Okonma participated as a rapper, producer, director and actor, releasing studio albums that he produced for its respective members. Okonma also performed on his sketch comedy show Loiter Squad.
Along with his collaborations with the group, Okonma developed his solo career beginning with his self-released debut album Bastard. Bastard earned him recognition in the online music press as an emerging artist from the indie music scene. His second album, Goblin, brought him mainstream media exposure, aided by the popularity of the single "Yonkers" and its accompanying music video. During this period, Okonma faced controversy in the media for his horrorcore-influenced sound and his violent, transgressive lyrical content.