Tyler, The Creator is an American musician in all aspects, including producing, directing music videos as well as writing and performing as an artist. He was born in Boulder, Colorado as Tyler Okonma to a single mother. In 2008 Tyler, The Creator founded the hip-hop collective Odd Future, a controversial, alternate group. At such a young age Tyler, The Creator became a hit in 2011 with his first single Yonkers, which was a track from his upcoming album, Goblin. Odd Future are now a popular group with the younger generations, with their own television show 'Loiter Squad', all with thanks to Tyler Okonma's odd imagination.
In the song "IFHY", Tyler describes the double-edged sword like relationship he finds himself a part of. While he loves the person he is refrencing, his open heartedness with her enables her to hurt him just as much as she loves him.
"Flower Boy" revolves around themes and topics such as depression, loneliness, sexuality, love, friendship, materialism and fame.The album was met with universal acclaim from critics and fans alike. It also debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 with 106,000 album-equivalent units of which 70,000 were pure album sales.