Leading up tothe Grammy nominations on Nov. 7, Rolling Stone is breaking down 10 different categories. For each, we’re predicting the nominees, as well as who will (and who should) win on Grammy night. This year’s Album of the Year field isn’t lacking for front-runners: Any one of these eight …
Read More »Tyler, the Creator Falls in Love With Nia Long, Ayo Edebiri, Willow in 'Darling, I' Video
Tyler, the Creator can’t help falling in love in his self-directed video for “Darling, I.” Slipping back into the world of Chromakopia, the rapper gives his heart to a host of cameo crushes, including Willow, Nia Long, Ayo Edebiri, Lauren London, and Chase Infiniti. Tyler goes from date to date …
Read More »See Tyler, the Creator Rap A Cappella in 'Chromakopia' Behind-the-Scenes Featurette
A new six-minute montage titled Mask Is Off: Chromakopia collects scenes from the making of Tyler, the Creator‘s Chromakopia album. About two minutes in, you can see him rapping the first verse of “I Hope You Find Your Way Home” a cappella, and of course he’s not wearing the face …
Read More »Tyler, the Creator Previews 'Chromakopia' With New Song 'Thought I Was Dead'
Less than 48 hours before the arrival of Tyler, the Creator’s new album Chromakopia, the rapper has shared another preview with the video for “Thought I Was Dead.” The visual, once again directed by Tyler, is the third sample from Chromakopia ahead its Oct. 28 release date, following “St. Chroma” …
Read More »Tyler, the Creator to Make Film Debut in A24's 'Marty Supreme'
Tyler, the Creator is headed for the big screen. The Call Me If You Get Lost rapper will join A24‘s Marty Supreme cast, opposite Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow. The Monday announcement marks Tyler, the Creator’s feature film debut. Though details regarding the film are still sparse, the Josh Safdie-directed …
Read More »Tyler, the Creator Confronts His Flaws and Past Selves on 'Sorry Not Sorry'
Tyler, the Creator has released another new track, “Sorry Not Sorry,” from the upcoming Estate Sale edition of his celebrated 2021 album, Call Me If You Get Lost. “Sorry Not Sorry” is a brutally raw track that finds Tyler copping to and apologizing for (sorta) everything from his behavior in …
Read More »Pharrell Teaches Tyler, The Creator the Other Meaning of House Music in 'RapCaviar Presents' Clip
Tyler, The Creator recalls the moment Pharrell inspired him to really get serious about music in a new clip from Hulu’s upcoming docuseries, RapCaviar Presents. In the clip, Tyler talks about how Pharrell — a longtime influence and mentor figure — was there for him at a pivotal moment in …
Read More »'I'm Living in All of It': Why Tyler, the Creator Uses His Watch and Car Collections When He Feels Like It
Tyler the Collector, if you will. Cars, magazines, trunks, records, and bikes are just some of the items that Tyler the Creator collects — and the rapper doesn’t just let his items sit in a garage or on a shelf collecting dust. No, he uses them however and whenever he …
Read More »How Cortex's 'Troupeau Bleu' Became Hip-Hop's Favorite French Jazz Album
As the doors of Music Hall of Williamsburg opened on Sept. 28, concert-goers of all ages wearing MF DOOM memorabilia quickly filled the Brooklyn venue — only to eagerly change their outfits for merch with the name of a French jazz album from the Seventies. Within 10 minutes, Cortex’s Troupeau …
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