Tyler, The Creator Tyler Gregory Okonma, better known by his stage name Tyler, The Creator, is an American rapper, record producer, and music video director. Born in Ladera Heights, California, on March 6, 1991. He rose to prominence as the leader and co-founder of the alternative hip hop collective Odd Future and has rapped on and produced songs for nearly every Odd Future release.Okonma creates all the artwork for the group's releases and designs the group's clothing and other merchandise as well.