Tyler, The Creator Sparks Controversy with Swifties During Halloween Concert
During a recent mini-concert in Boston on Halloween, October 31, 2024, Tyler, The Creator stirred the pot by criticizing Taylor Swift fans for their backlash regarding his past lyrics. Sporting his vibrant Chromakopia outfit atop a green shipping container, the rapper addressed the audience with bold statements:
“I got Swifties all mad at me with their racist a**. Bringing up old lyrics, b**ch, go listen to ‘Tron Cat,’ I don’t give a f**k h*e. I don’t give a f**k b**ch. They gonna bring out the old me.”
Though Tyler didn’t specify which lyrics had drawn ire, it is well-documented that he has referenced Taylor Swift in a provocative manner in earlier tracks from his 2011 album Goblin, notably in songs like Fish and Nightmare. His mention of “Tron Cat”includes alarming content that evokes strong reactions from listeners.
Swifties Respond: Social Media Reactions
As snippets of Tyler’s remarks began circulating on social media, reactions from netizens were swift and varied. Many users labeled the rapper as “problematic,”voicing their concern over his references.
“He is so problematic,”a user commented on X.
Other individuals pointedly criticized Tyler for invoking race in response to criticism of his lyrics, arguing that discontent over misogynistic messages is not inherently racist.
“Disliking someone’s misogynistic and sexist lyrics isn’t racism just fyi,”another commenter stated.
“Pretty sure the fanbase boosting the economy of every city Taylor tours is not the jobless one… nobody [h]as ever brought up race; he is the only one doing so to play the victim,”wrote a user.
Irony and Backlash: A Divided Reaction
Critics on social media largely emphasized the irony of Tyler appearing upset with the backlash regarding his own controversial lyrics. Many wondered why he let the criticism bother him.
“Obviously not a Swiftie, but why is it getting to him so bad? Bros getting b*tthurt because he doesn’t want to be called out anymore LMFAO,”commented another user.
“So he won’t apologize for writing lyrics about r*pe and violence. Got it. But we’re the bad ones. We have to laugh,”wrote another.
New Album Success Amid Controversy
In addition to his ongoing feud with Swifties, Tyler is also in the spotlight for the commercial success of his latest album, Chromakopia, released through Columbia Records on October 28, 2024. The album dropped with a unique Monday release—a shift from the usual Friday pattern. Despite the shortened release week, it quickly soared to the top, debuting at #1 on the Top 100 Official Albums Chart in the UK for the week of November 1 to 7.
Chromakopia surpassed previous works, including Igor (2019) and Call Me If You Get Lost (2021), both of which peaked within the top four. The artist is set to embark on a world tour in February, with initial performances planned for Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago.
Tyler’s current trajectory showcases both the challenges and triumphs that come with being a polarizing figure in the music industry.
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