Rapper Tyler Gregory Okonma, aka Tyler, the Creator, was born on March 6, 1991
in Ladera Heights, California. He taught himself to play the piano from the age
of 14, while at the same time developing a passion for rap. He made his debut
with the OFWGKTA (Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All) collective in 2007,
contributing to the album The Odd Future Tape (2008). This first recording
experience prompted him to release his own mixtape, Bastard, the following year.
In 2011, he released his debut studio album Goblin, which reached number five on
the Billboard charts and was accompani...