Tyler the Creator's latest album, Don't Tap The Glass, follows his successful Chromakopia. The artist has encountered criticism for using homophobic slurs. He has stated he is not homophobic, emphasizing his gay fanbase. Advocacy group GLAAD condemned the Video Music Awards for honoring him, arguing networks should address and educate about anti-gay language in music. Tyler's sexuality remains complex; he previously identified as gay but later described it as a 'grey area', indicating a private nature despite his public persona.
Tyler the Creator's Don't Tap The Glass follows last year's Chromakopia, which blended hip-hop, jazz, and soul, and topped the charts in nine countries.
Throughout his career, Tyler has faced criticism for homophobic slurs, claiming he's not homophobic and asserting, 'I have gay fans and they don't take [offence].'.
GLAAD criticized the Video Music Awards for naming Tyler best new artist, emphasizing that networks should educate viewers about the inappropriateness of anti-gay language.
Tyler's sexuality has sparked discussion; he has described himself as gay early on, but later indicated it’s a 'grey area' in interviews.
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