Tyler the Creator, whose real name is Gregory Okonma, is an American rapper and record producer noted for his funny rap rhymes.
Despite receiving controversy for his previous songs for using homophobic and misogynistic slurs in his lyrics, the musician has had a big impact on the generation that grew up in the 2000s.
He rose to prominence as a co-founder of the Odd Future alternative hip hop group.
With his album ‘Flower Boy,’ he established himself in the business, earning his second Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.
At the 62nd Grammy Awards, another of his albums, ‘Igor,’ won the prize for Best Rap Album.
The musician is also known for his signature tattoos, which he proudly displays on Instagram, as he ensures that every album’s title is tattooed on his body. We’re going to look at Tyler’s numerous inks in this article.
Tattoo of Tyler the Creator’s Guardian Angel Inhaler
Tyler, who has had asthma since he was a child, had an inhaler with wings tattooed on his left thigh by artist Matt McCormick. Tyler’s inhaler ink represents his fortitude, as he frequently brings the device to his concerts to help him cope with his illness.
He added of his ‘Guardian Angel Inhaler’ tattoo, “I’ll regret it when I stop having baby lungs.”
Thigh Tattoos by Tyler the Creator
Tyler has the word “GOLF WANG” tattooed on both thighs, which is a direct reference to the apparel company he founded in 2011. The term is derived from Wolf Gang, a slang term and phrase that Tyler used in his early tracks on several occasions.
A small dog is also inked on the top side of his right upper leg. In addition, he has a tattoo of the emblem of the N.E.R.D. band’s most famous song, ‘Brain,’ on his right thigh.
Pharrell Williams leads the rock and hip hop band N.E.R.D., which is an acronym for the slogan No-one Ever Really Dies. Tyler was heavily influenced by the band, which was formed in Virginia Beach, Virginia in 1999.
Tyler the Creator’s Tattoos Are Inspired by His Music
On his thighs, the rapper has tattoos with connections to the titles of his albums. On the tops of his thighs, the words BASTARD, GOBLIN, and WOLF flash. These were his most popular albums, which he released in 2009, 2011, and 2013.
He later added three more names to the list with subsequent releases: CHERRY BOMB, FLOWER BOY, and I.G.O.R., which were released in 2015, 2017, and 2019, respectively.
The word ‘RADICAL’ is tattooed on Tyler the creator’s right inner arm.
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