Tyler, The Creator is Okonma's most commonly used alias, and the one that both of his first two albums are credited to, but he has used several others as well, including Wolf Haley, Ace (or Ace Creator), and Young N***a, the latter of which was part of a prank on OFWGKTA's official site. Many other characters or alter egos and names are featured in his music, such as Tron Cat, a therapist called Dr. TC, and most recently, Tyler Baudelaire, the character from the 2021 album CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST.
In 2009, Tyler self-released his debut mixtape B*stard as a free download off of the official OFWGKTA website. Two music videos were released for tracks off of B*stard, "VCR" and "French!," both of which were directed by Tyler (credited as Wolf Haley). The album is focused on dialogues between Tyler and Dr. TC, and it received generally positive reviews from critics and blogs alike.
After signing to XL Recordings in February 2011, he released "Yonkers," the lead single off his sophomoric album Goblin, which was released on May 10, 2011. The music video for "Yonkers" (directed by Tyler credited as Wolf Haley) won Tyler The 2011 MTV Video Music Award for "Best New Artist," as well as a nomination for Video of the Year (which lost to Katy Perry's "Firework").
Goblin, an album described as "dark," "monolithic," and "a natural sequel to B*stard," continues the sessions with Tyler's fictional therapist, with Tyler venting to Dr. TC about fame, message boards, critics, hype, expectations, media scrutiny, and the idea of being a role model. All of the production was handled by Tyler, save for "Transylvania," which was produced by fellow OFWGKTA member Left Brain.
Tyler's third studio album, known as Wolf, was released in 2013. Tyler alluded to several possible track names on his Formspring account, and he stated that the album would focus less on rapping and more on production. In an interview with DJ Semtex, he confirmed that he would handle all the production on the album, except for one song produced by Left Brain, the same approach that was used for Goblin. On February 14, 2013, OFWGKTA uploaded a video to their YouTube account, which included L-Boy skydiving and stating that on April 2, 2013. Tyler revealed three album covers via his Instagram. The first single from the album was released on February 14, 2013, titled " Domo 23" along with the music video which features cameos from Domo Genesis, Earl Sweatshirt, Jasper Dolphin and Taco Bennett. On February 26, 2013, Tyler performed the songs "Domo23" and "Treehome95" on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
French!
Tyler the Creator Lyrics
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She tryna to get her groove back like stella, grab the umbrella
When it comes to your perception of my shit I'm hellen keller
When it comes to the perfection of my shit I know you smell the RECTUM
I'm like a chromosome I always ex 'em
Like wolverine steps in attackin' a deadly weapon
I'm openin' a church to sell coke and Led Zeppelin
And fuck Mary in her ass ha ha yo
In the three bear house eating their muthafuckin' porridge
I tell her it's my house, give her a tour
In my basement, and keep that bitch locked up in the storage
Rape her and record it, then edit it with more shit
Octopussy special effect, the wet bitches be banging
And please never disrespect my set with cannon
Hanging from my neck like it's a muthafuckin' circus
You little niggas better check my French
You getting money better check my French
Ahh, what time is it, huh? Check my French
If you cop my shit you better check my French, muthafucka
Im makin' moves check my French
I speak English but check my French
Your hoe be on my penis she check my French, bitch
I guess I left my dignity up in the cupboard
Cause every girl im digging, when im digging in her pussy
Im never using a rubber
But fuck it I guess I gotta steach it out like it was flubber
And leave it drippin' green and red like it was double cheese buggers
Chewin' on cum like bubble gum from hubbard
This bitch knew dick like Bubba knew shimp
(Laughing)
Yo Im seventeen, already sniffin' blow
I tell my friends its asthma every time I start to itch my throat
I got a new show for MTV, "Pimp My Boat"
Because some bitch said my semen was dirty, that's silly ho
The most that they can do is find me, Im hiding
Somewhere where Chris Stokes cant find me
Oh no Mister Stokes I don't like misters no
Don't tell R. Kelly where my sister goes
You little niggas better check my French
You getting money better check my French
Ahh, what time is it, huh? Check my French
If you cop my shit you better check my French, muthafucka
Im making moves check my French
I speak English but check my French
Your hoe be on my penis she check my French, bitch
Yo you little niggas better check my french
I got all stars and you can check my bench
Left Brain super three
Creator Ace puttin' the expressions in music and create the face
Of the picture, punchline figured out ahhh I get you
No you don't nigga so why don't you go figure
You seem confused anyway, pressure enough?
You the type to do the choke when the pressure is up
The pressure is to pump and pressure is us
Bitches havin' eargasms and the pleasure is us
Niggas wanna B.O.F. and write letters to us
Competition's competition, yo you better than us?
Digest what Im sayin'? I don't think so
We sick shit, throw it up down in the sink yo
The odd niggas are beginning to spill these pink hoes
We think sorta odd so we think so
Crusin' in my go kart at Walmart sellin' cupcakes
Go ahead admit it faggot this shit is tighter then buttrape
That evolves Ballpark franks and silver duct tape
Pornos and hormones and boxes of DiGiorno
You homos is loco your prolly drinking Cuervo
With some vatos with the door closed watchin' zorro you homos
The song "French!" by Tyler, the Creator featuring Hodgy Beats is lyrically dense and contains a number of vulgar and controversial lines. The song's lyrics are a mix of violence, sex, and absurdity. The chorus "You little niggas better check my French" is not referring to the language spoken in France but rather the singers' code for his threatening behavior. The verses paint an explicit but colorful picture of the artist's unconventional lifestyle.
In the first verse, Tyler brags about his main woman, Vanessa, causing envy in other women. He compares himself to a chromosome that always exes, meaning he is always leaving women. He also announces his plan to open a church to sell drugs and Led Zeppelin. Tyler's lyrics are spellbound and disrespectful as he describes raping and recording his victims. He also brags about his sexual exploits with Goldilocks in the bears' house.
The second verse is equally harsh and explicit. Tyler admits to having unprotected sex and leaving women dripping. He also brags about his drug use and suggests he lies to his friends about his addiction. The line "Pimp My Boat" is a play on the popular MTV show "Pimp My Ride." The verse ends with Tyler warning listeners not to tell R. Kelly where his sister is.
Line by Line Meaning
Got all the black bicthes mad cuz my main bitch vallina
I have upset many black women because my main partner is a white woman named Valina.
She tryna to get her groove back like stella, grab the umbrella
My white partner is trying to rejuvenate herself like Stella in the movie 'How Stella Got Her Groove Back,' so she has an umbrella ready for any potential rain.
When it comes to your perception of my shit I'm hellen keller
I am indifferent to your opinions of my work, as if I were deaf and blind like Hellen Keller.
When it comes to the perfection of my shit I know you smell the RECTUM
I can tell you recognize the excellence of my work, as if you can smell my rectum.
I'm like a chromosome I always ex 'em
I am like a chromosome, always getting rid of things.
Like wolverine steps in attackin' a deadly weapon
I am like Wolverine, attacking dangerous weapons.
I'm openin' a church to sell coke and Led Zeppelin
I am starting a church that sells cocaine and Led Zeppelin music.
And fuck Mary in her ass ha ha yo
I had intercourse with Mary anally and find it amusing.
I'm fucking Goldilocks up in the forest
I am having sex with Goldilocks in the forest.
In the three bear house eating their muthafuckin' porridge
I am eating the Three Bears' porridge in their house during sex with Goldilocks.
I tell her it's my house, give her a tour
I show Goldilocks around the Bears' house and tell her it is mine.
In my basement, and keep that bitch locked up in the storage
I keep Goldilocks locked up in my basement storage.
Rape her and record it, then edit it with more shit
I sexually assault Goldilocks and record it, then edit it with additional footage.
Octopussy special effect, the wet bitches be banging
I use special effects from the James Bond film 'Octopussy' and wet women to make my footage more exciting.
And please never disrespect my set with cannon
Do not disrespect my work with cheap shots or unimportant comments.
Hanging from my neck like it's a muthafuckin' circus
I wear my jewelry around my neck as if it were a circus performance.
You little niggas better check my French
You young people better watch out for me.
You getting money better check my French
If you are making money, you should be cautious of me.
Ahh, what time is it, huh? Check my French
What time is it? You should be aware of me.
If you cop my shit you better check my French, muthafucka
If you buy my work, you should be wary of me.
Im makin' moves check my French
I am making progress, so you should pay attention to me.
I speak English but check my French
I speak English, but you should still be cautious of me.
Your hoe be on my penis she check my French, bitch
Your female partner is sexually involved with me and should be aware of me.
I guess I left my dignity up in the cupboard
I suppose I have abandoned my self-respect.
Cause every girl im digging, when im digging in her pussy
Because every woman I am involved with sexually, I penetrate her vagina.
Im never using a rubber
I do not use condoms.
But fuck it I guess I gotta steach it out like it was flubber
But I suppose I must deal with the consequences of unprotected sex.
And leave it drippin' green and red like it was double cheese buggers
And leave semen on my partners that is green and red like double cheeseburgers.
Chewin' on cum like bubble gum from hubbard
My partners engage with my semen orally, as if it were bubble gum.
This bitch knew dick like Bubba knew shimp
This woman was familiar with my penis, similar to how Bubba is knowledgeable about shrimp.
Yo Im seventeen, already sniffin' blow
I am only seventeen years old, yet I am already using cocaine.
I tell my friends its asthma every time I start to itch my throat
I make excuses for my cocaine use by telling my friends I have asthma when I begin to feel the effects.
I got a new show for MTV, 'Pimp My Boat'
I have an idea for a new television show called 'Pimp My Boat.'
Because some bitch said my semen was dirty, that's silly ho
Some woman claimed my semen was unclean, which is ridiculous.
The most that they can do is find me, Im hiding
The worst that can happen is they find me because I am hiding.
Somewhere where Chris Stokes cant find me
I am hiding somewhere that Chris Stokes cannot find me.
Oh no Mister Stokes I don't like misters no
I do not like people named 'Mister' like Chris Stokes.
Don't tell R. Kelly where my sister goes
Do not tell R. Kelly where my sister is.
Yo you little niggas better check my french
You young people should watch out for me.
I got all stars and you can check my bench
I have many talented individuals on my team.
Left Brain super three
Left Brain and Super Three are part of my team.
Creator Ace puttin' the expressions in music and create the face
I, Creator Ace, am expressing myself through music and creating a persona.
Of the picture, punchline figured out ahhh I get you
I am piecing everything together and have arrived at a conclusion.
No you don't nigga so why don't you go figure
Actually, you do not understand, so stop trying.
You seem confused anyway, pressure enough?
You appear unsure, is the pressure getting to you?
You the type to do the choke when the pressure is up
You are most likely to falter under pressure.
The pressure is to pump and pressure is us
The pressure is on us to perform well.
Bitches havin' eargasms and the pleasure is us
Women are experiencing eargasms, and we are responsible for their pleasure.
Niggas wanna B.O.F. and write letters to us
Others want to be on our team and send us fan mail.
Competition's competition, yo you better than us?
Competition is unavoidable, are you better than us?
Digest what Im sayin'? I don't think so
Are you able to understand what I am saying? I doubt it.
We sick shit, throw it up down in the sink yo
We produce disgusting content, it makes people want to vomit.
The odd niggas are beginning to spill these pink hoes
The strange men are starting to gain the attention of these attractive women.
We think sorta odd so we think so
We are a little strange, so we embrace it.
Crusin' in my go kart at Walmart sellin' cupcakes
I am riding around in a go-kart at Walmart, selling cupcakes.
Go ahead admit it faggot this shit is tighter then buttrape
Admit it, this is incredibly good and tight.
That evolves Ballpark franks and silver duct tape
This is a reference to the type of people who would enjoy my work.
Pornos and hormones and boxes of DiGiorno
More references to my audience.
You homos is loco your prolly drinking Cuervo
My audience is probably drinking Jose Cuervo, and are a little crazy.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Tyler Okonma, Vyron Turner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@2ScoopsPlease
Tyler used to brag about this video having 20k views
@allieboy181
That was big for back then
@DontTalk2Me
You gotta remember youtube was young dawg!!
@leo-qd6qm
If I got 20k views I wood brag
@bmhwdy
Now it has 12 million and it’s not even close to his most viewed video
@cudfamily6700
Where would he brag about it?
@jo7105
you can tell which era of tyler your listening to by whether he pitches his voice up or down
@clalam5241
Pffft dumb ass I just look at the song title😎
@newchxppa6419
only real ones know ace the creator
@YomaTheHoma
@@newchxppa6419 get fresh.