Tyler the Creator is a rapper, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer from Los Angeles, California. He is the co-founder and leader of the hip hop collective Odd Future, and has released five solo albums: Goblin (2011), Wolf (2013), Cherry Bomb (2015), Flower Boy (2017), and Igor (2019). Tyler's music is often characterized by its macabre and dark subject matter, as well as its offbeat humor. In 2011, Tyler released his debut album Goblin under XL Recordings. The album was met with mixed reviews from critics, but was a commercial success, debuting at number five on the US Billboard 200. His second album Wolf (2013) was also commercially successful, reaching number three on the Billboard 200 and receiving positive reviews from critics. In 2015, Tyler released his third album Cherry Bomb to mixed reviews, but it still debuted at number four on the Billboard 200. In 2017, Tyler released his fourth album Flower Boy to critical acclaim. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and received positive reviews from critics for its more introspective and personal themes. Igor (2019) is Tyler's fifth studio album and first number-one album on the Billboard 200. The album received positive reviews from critics and debuted at the top of the charts in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Tyler has also released several mixtapes, including Bastard (2009), Odd Future Vol. 2 (2011), and Earl (2010). He has also produced for other artists, including Earl Sweatshirt, Mac Miller, Schoolboy Q, and A$AP Rocky, and Frank Ocean. In 2012, Tyler started his own clothing company called Golf Wang. He has also directed music videos for himself and other artists. Tyler the Creator is a controversial figure, due to the often violent and misogynistic lyrics in his music. In 2015, he was banned from performing in the United Kingdom due to his "threat to public order." Despite the controversy surrounding him, Tyler the Creator is regarded as one of the most inventive and exciting talents in hip hop today. His unique style and vision have earned him a devoted following, and he shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.