@TYLER THE CREATOR..........Tyler, the Creator, born Tyler Gregory Okonma on March 6, 1991, in Hawthorne, California, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He first gained recognition as the co-founder and leader of the Odd Future collective in the late 2000s. His early work, including the mixtape Bastard (2009) and debut album Goblin (2011), showcased his provocative and horrorcore-influenced style.