Tyler the Creator is under fire after old posts from his X (formerly Twitter) account resurfaced, sparking renewed criticism of the rapper’s past social media activity. The controversy erupted shortly after Tyler posted a tribute to the late Neo-Soul legend D’Angelo, who passed away earlier this week.
While some fans praised the Odd Future creator for honoring D’Angelo, the tribute’s comment section was quickly flooded with racist remarks, allegedly from members of Tyler’s white fanbase.
Old Posts Spark Debate About Tyler’s Past
Critics argue that Tyler may have curated this fanbase through past controversial posts made during his early career. Many of the posts date back to 2012–2014, when Tyler was in his early twenties.
Some of the posts that resurfaced include:
- February 2014: A rant against Black History Month:
“I HATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH. WHY THE F*** DO YOU HAVE TO FING SEPARATE NGGAS STILL. ‘OH, ITS PAYING HOMAGE TO OUR HEROES’ F* THAT.”
- January 2014: Comments about Black men with certain hairstyles:
“Random Black dudes, they like everything.”
- Affirmative Action joke: Tyler allegedly joked about a Black woman working somewhere, implying her position was due to affirmative action.
- August 2014: Remarks about the Ferguson protests following the murder of Mike Brown, implying the demonstrations were performative:
“AND BLACK PEOPLE ARE CURRENTLY MAD RIGHT NOW BUT IN 2 WEEKS WILL BE OVER IT CAUSE THEY REALLY DON’T CARE, COOL HASHTAG THO RIGHT?”
As more posts resurface, fans have debated whether Tyler’s early social media behavior contributed to his current fanbase and whether he should be held accountable.
Deleting Posts and Public Response
Tyler has not issued a direct statement addressing the controversy. However, reports indicate he has been deleting some of the older posts, possibly in an attempt to mitigate backlash.
Reactions on social media have been mixed:
- Some users argue Tyler was young and reckless, urging fans to allow him growth and forgiveness.
- Others say the posts demonstrate a pattern of problematic behavior, raising questions about accountability and influence on his fanbase.
Context: Tyler the Creator’s Public Growth
Over the past decade, Tyler has undergone significant personal and artistic growth, evolving from a controversial Odd Future provocateur to a respected artist and fashion icon. Despite this, old posts continue to resurface and fuel debate, illustrating how past social media behavior can follow celebrities for years.
Fans and critics alike are watching closely to see whether Tyler will officially address the controversy or continue removing posts quietly.
Key Takeaways:
- Tyler the Creator faces backlash over resurfaced 2012–2014 posts with racist and inflammatory content.
- Controversy erupted after a tribute to D’Angelo was posted.
- Posts include commentary on Black History Month, Ferguson protests, and Affirmative Action.
- Tyler has not issued an official statement but is reportedly deleting old posts.
- Social media reactions are divided, with fans debating accountability versus growth.
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