For going on ten years, Tyler The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival has been the premiere festival in Los Angeles — if not the entire United States. And this year, Tyler plans on making his festival the biggest and best one yet to celebrate its tenth anniversary. Kicking off in September 2012, the festival had to be postponed in 2020 and 2021, but returned in 2023, with Tyler remarking during his headlining set how proud he was that he was able to reboot the festival in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic (and calling out fans for booing Drake at the last one, something they could probably get away with at this point).
Camp Flog Gnaw returns on November 16th & 17th, once again at Dodger Stadium in Los Angles; tickets go on sale beginning Friday, June 28th, with advance ticket sales beginning Thursday, June 27th.
General admission to both Saturday and Sunday will be $345 + fees, while VIP passes will be $625 + fees. Super VIP passes are $1,695 + fees. You can register for passes and find more info at CampFlogGnaw.com. The lineup will be announced at a later date, but could include anything from hip-hop to K-pop based on prior year’s rosters. Last year, the festival was headlined by SZA and Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem as The Hillbillies, with performances from Kali Uchis, Fuerza Regida, Willow, Ice Spice, Teezo Touchdown, and more.
Tyler, The Creator, born Tyler Gregory Okonma, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. With his eclectic style and unique approach to music, he has amassed a considerable fortune over the years. This article will explore the various factors contributing to Tyler, The Creator’s net worth. These include his music career, business ventures, and other endeavors.
Tyler, The Creator Net Worth
As of 2024, Tyler’s net worth is estimated to be around $30 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Early Life & Music Career
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 30: Tyler the Creator performs during 2021 Lollapalooza at Grant Park on July 30, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Erika Goldring/WireImage,)
Tyler, The Creator was born in Ladera Heights, California, on March 6, 1991. He grew up in a single-parent household and showed an early interest in music. Tyler began creating music using free software on his computer. In 2007, he formed the alternative hip-hop collective Odd Future alongside other aspiring musicians. The group gained internet traction, leading to a substantial fan following.
As a solo artist, Tyler released his debut mixtape Bastard in 2009. This was followed by his debut studio album Goblin in 2011. These projects garnered critical acclaim and commercial success, setting the stage for his growing career. Tyler also continued to release successful albums, including Wolf (2013), Cherry Bomb (2015), Flower Boy (2017), IGOR (2019), and Call Me If You Get Lost (2021). The sales of these albums and the associated touring have contributed significantly to his net worth.
Tyler The Creator: Business Ventures
US rapper Tyler, the Creator poses in the press room with the award for Best Rap Album for “Igor” during the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)
Apart from his music career, Tyler, The Creator has also been involved in various business ventures that have helped boost his net worth. In 2011, he launched his clothing line, Golf Wang, which offers streetwear apparel and accessories. The brand has garnered a dedicated fan base and has collaborated with high-profile brands like Converse. Additionally, Tyler has also ventured into television, co-creating the sketch comedy show Loiter Squad with Odd Future members, which aired on Adult Swim from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he created the animated series The Jellies!, which premiered in 2017.
Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 02: Tyler the Creator attends the DJ Drama listening party at The Classic Cat on February 02, 2023 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Erik Voake/Getty Images for MNRK Music Group)
In 2012, Tyler The Creator founded the annual music festival, Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival, in Los Angeles. The event has grown in popularity over the years, with notable artists like Kanye West, Kid Cudi, and Lana Del Rey performing. The festival has also become a significant revenue stream for Tyler, adding to his net worth.
Tyler The Creator: Endorsements & Collaborations
PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 20: Tyler, The Creator is seen outside Louis Vuitton during Paris Fashion Week – Menswear F/W 2022-2023 on January 20, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)
Tyler The Creator’s unique style and creativity have led to numerous collaborations with brands, contributing to his wealth. He has worked with companies like Converse, Mountain Dew, and Vans on various campaigns and product releases. These ongoing campaigns and partnerships are not only lucrative to the rapper, but to the companies as well. As one of the most sought-after artists in the industry, Tyler has his pick of inking million-dollar deals.
Philanthropy & Social Impact
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 30: Tyler the Creator performs during 2021 Lollapalooza at Grant Park on July 30, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Erika Goldring/WireImage,)
Tyler’s influence extends beyond music and business, as he is also known for his philanthropic efforts. He has been involved in charity events like the annual charity carnival organized by the Tony Hawk Foundation. Tyler has used his platform to raise awareness about various social issues and support charitable causes.
Conclusion/TLDR
Tyler The Creator’s net worth of $30 million as of 2024 is a testament to his talent, hard work, and entrepreneurial spirit. His diverse income sources, from his music career to business ventures, endorsements, and collaborations, contributed to his impressive financial standing. As Tyler continues to innovate and push boundaries, his net worth is expected to keep growing in the coming years.
Ice Spice reflected on her experience taking New York City’s public transit during an interview with Nardwuar at Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival in Los Angeles, last month. In particular, the Bronx rapper described the city’s 4 Train as frightening. The line rides between Woodlawn in the Bronx and Utica Avenue in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
“Just scary,” Ice Spice said in the interview published on Saturday. “It was scary on the 4 Train, but we made it out, period.” When asked about the 12 bus, she added: “Not as scary as the 4 Train but still wonky. Made it out of that too. Thank you, God. God is so good to me.”
Ice Spice performs at the Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival – Day 1 at Dodger Stadium on November 11, 2023 in Los Angeles, California (Photo by Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images)
When Our Generation Music shared the clip on Instagram, many fans agreed with Ice Spice’s opinion on the train. “If you know you know. That 4 train brought trauma during the biggie, bb Simon’s and Prada days,” one commented. Another added: “Why u askin her, just ask more than half of America’s population.” Others praised the rapper for appearing humble. Elsewhere in the interview, Ice Spice discussed performing live, playing volleyball, the first time she heard Tyler, the Creator, and more. Check out her full interview with Nardwuar on YouTube below.
Ice Spice Speaks With Nardwuar At Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival
In other Ice Spice news, the rapper recently landed on Forbes‘ “30 Under 30” list. Other artists included Trippie Redd, Steve Lacy, Dominic Fike, Kali Uchis, and Latto. She’s also up for Best New Artist, Best Rap Song, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, and Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 2024 Grammy Awards. She previously won Best Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist at the BET Hip-Hop Awards, earlier this year. Be on the lookout for further updates on Ice Spice on HotNewHipHop.
Whenever Tyler The Creator and Nardwuar link up, there’s always going to be some gold to mine. In his latest interview with the Canadian host, which they shot at Camp Flog Gnaw recently, Tyler deplores the gimmicky state of music journalism while coining what is possibly the funniest description of the show Hot Ones ever. Sneaker Shopping also catches a stray in the interview, which you can watch in full above.
While talking about how much he loves talking about music, Tyler wonders at fans’ reticence to take in such conversation in comparison to interview shows with wild hooks. Lamenting that so much music journalism is about beef and gossip, he says, “We need to get back to talking about music. We need to stop going sneaker shopping or f*cking deep-throating hot wings for an hour. Talk about your album, talk about music, talk about the 15 songs you guys have spent time and gotten mixed and mastered and put your heart into and produced… when the album comes out and it sells 2 copies, everyone is confused – but they don’t want to talk about the music, they’d rather eat chicken wings and sneaker shop.”
Tyler, The Creator to Nardwuar on the current state of music journalism:
“We need to get back to talking about music. We need to stop going sneaker shopping or f*****g deep-throating hot wings for an hour. Talk about your album, talk about music…when the album comes out and it… pic.twitter.com/QNqWSgVlpI
Tyler’s passion comes from a genuine place; he legitimately seems worried that the devaluing of music could lead to a place where the music isn’t worth making or listening to. However, perhaps in an object illustration of just what he was talking about, only the comments above were broken out on social media, prompting him to hit his Instagram Story to clear a few things up.
“In the interview i shared a thought about the lack of journalism in music,” he wrote, “and used ‘hot ones’ as one of two examples.”
it comes off as having so much disdain towards the show which i dont, but really it was to be used as a broader example that popped in my head while trying to make the point. i could’ve said one of the (podcasts/ outlets that really pushes the more negative stuff but in that moment i didn’t. so sean [Evans, the host of Hot Ones] you didn’t really deserve the energy that comes off, wasnt my intention at all although “deep throating chicken” sounds hilarious to me. i am highly opinionated and outspoken so it comes off as my usual “complaining” ( like everyone else does, mines just gets shared more than the regular poster or comment, even if most of the video is me giving praise and showing gratitude to a multitude of things, that’s not what’s gonna get shared or spoken about). this will most likely get lost while the clip continues to get tossed around, but at least a few of you will see this. won’t change much since it’s out but yeah. really wish i used a different example, you seem like a sweet ol lady
Hey look, I don’t always agree with T, but in this case… He’s absolutely right (and I’m not just saying that because my job is almost entirely dependent on me writing about music and people actually LOOKING at what I wrote). Music fans complain (rightly) about the focus on gossip and poor sourcing in music journalism today, but then click on SayCheeseTV and TheShadeRoom for their music news. Seems counterproductive to me. We (journalists and artists alike) get into this because we love music and we love talking about music. The cynicism and commercialism that is slowly sucking the soul out of everything can be fought, but only if we all care enough (that includes you readers and viewers) to do it.
(He’s also got a point about releasing music on Tuesdays again, but you can watch the interview for that too).
If you were unable to attend the 2023 edition of Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival, and for some reason also missed the Amazon Music live stream of Tyler The Creator’s epic set, have no fear. The full set is now available to watch on YouTube, from its claw crane opening to watching T charge around onstage firing a handheld flamethrower with a maniacal gleam in his eye. Clocking it at around an hour and three minutes long, the set encompasses tracks from across his catalog, from “Yonkers” to “Wusyaname,” including his “Lumberjack” call out to fans for booing Drake at the last Flog Gnaw festival.
One of the set’s other highlights is Tyler telling his fans that he won’t be playing any new music. “Y’all wanted new music?” he teased. “Aw aw, and I wanted a father, but you don’t get everything. So, I’m gonna go through my catalog instead, and you pieces of sh*t are gonna sing along.” Later in the set, though, he addressed one of the elephants in the room, saying, “COVID f*cked us!” and thanking fans for returning to Camp Flog Gnaw despite the time away. Although it isn’t captured in the video above, it seems like no one had more fun at Flog Gnaw than Tyler himself, as he joined Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar onstage and jumped around in the photo pit at Clipse’s set, proving himself as much a fan as anyone else.
The more things change, the more they stay the same. The last time Tyler, The Creator and his Odd Future family took over Dodger Stadium for Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival was four years ago and I wrote at the time that while the “mystery headliner” gamble didn’t pay off, “Camp Flog Gnaw is still one of the best festival experiences for your money.” Since then, the festival was derailed by a global pandemic and put on ice for another three years, during which the pop culture landscape shifted in all kinds of unexpected ways.
Yet, in its return to the fabled stadium overlooking Los Angeles, the festival not only lived up to that assessment but surpassed it; despite being gone from the public eye for nearly four years, Camp Flog Gnaw has become the best festival in America. There are myriad reasons for this, but we’ve listed the strongest ones below.
Dodger Stadium: The Ideal Venue For Camp Flog Gnaw
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As the old saying goes, “Location, location, location.” You don’t get very many better locations than the famed Blue Heaven On Earth. Situated on its unnamed hill overlooking scenic Elysian Park and the sparse but dazzling LA skyline, the view is unmatched, aided by the famed West Coast weather that draws transplants — some enthusiastically, others reluctantly — from all around the world.
This year’s festival made incredibly effective use of its footprint in the sprawling lots surrounding the stadium. Where the previous iterations scattered the stages around the stadium itself, this year, they were lined up parallel to each other facing toward home plate. While the side-by-side arrangement created some slight sound bleed and the need to walk past the Camp stage to get from Flog to Gnaw and vice versa, it was an easy walk, affording the opportunity to check out the main stage between the intermediate and small stage sets.
The Crowd: Kids Who Grew Up In An Odd Future
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Bless the Rolling Loud kids, but they are just a little too exuberant for me. Flog Gnaw is similar in age and diversity, but remarkably chiller — more “golden retriever” energy when compared to RL’s labradors. It’s definitely the best fest for people-watching, with attendees decked out in their best Tyler, The Creator cosplay, from Doug sweater vests to Igor suits. I even spotted a few Tyler Baudelaire ushankas — the 80-degree LA weather notwithstanding.
And going back to that intro line, there was something comforting about seeing the shaggy looks of my millennial youth being so lovingly recreated by that generation’s descendants (did you know jorts are back, along with whale tails?). They’re a friendly bunch too; I found myself roped into an affable group made up of a tall white kid, a Filipino/Latino guy, a Persian Iranian, and a black rocker and felt like one of the gang.
The Lineup, From Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem To Ice Spice and PinkPantheress
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I mean, duh, right? But there’s something to the level of effort Tyler devotes to curating the lineup each year. While most other fests seemingly recycle the same buzzy names based on social engagement and streaming numbers, T selects friends and artists he’s genuinely a fan of. Witness his going absolutely ballistic in the photo pit for Sunday night’s Clipse set, rhyming “We Got It For Cheap” word for word.
The mutual appreciation that the artists display for each other radiates from stage to stage. Whether it’s the more left-field or underground acts on the Gnaw stage like AG Club, BADBADNOTGOOD, Redveil, and Toro Y Moi, or the nascent rockers like Kevin Abstract and Teezo Touchdown, these artists all genuinely love Tyler, and they love playing Flog Gnaw. This isn’t just “show up and collect a check” stuff. Headliners like Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem showed out as well, even if they weren’t mainstays like Syd, Domo Genesis, or Earl Sweatshirt.
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It’s also affirming to see how the crowd responds to these acts that mainstream observers overlook or sneer down their noses at. During Teezo’s set, his rapport with the crowd was ironclad and they sang every song from his album — only a few months old — at top volume. Ice Spice, for all the hand-wringing being done by folks my age and older (I’m getting sick of talking about it too, by the way, maybe y’all should chill out), delivered a blazing set that displayed real technical proficiency (her breath control is underrated) and had white boys in the crowd declaring their undying love.
Tyler, The Creator, The Brains Behind The Operation
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But really, the main thing that makes Flog Gnaw what it is, is its … ahem … creator. 10 years on from the formation and explosion of Odd Future, Tyler Okonma has found the balance between the angry, aggressive kid he was at the outset and the cheeky genius he showed flashes of until 2017 when he flourished with Flower Boy.
During his set, he joked with fans about his lack of new music, ribbed them gleefully about the last time we all gathered at this spot and they booed his beloved headliner, Drake, and offered moments of both humility and unhinged excess. Going from earnestly thanking his most loyal fans for returning from the uncertainly of pandemic living to flexing a literal flamethrower takes panache and a certain immodesty, and fortunately for all of us, Tyler has both in spades. Watching the “campers” depart at the end of the fest felt a lot like the end of summer — nostalgic for the recently made memories and already looking forward to next year.
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Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2023 is exactly as its father, Tyler, The Creator, explained during his set over this past weekend: the spirit of Los Angeles in two days. Dodger Stadium became a playground of approximately 56,000 music nerds’ on November 11 and 12, and was the Odd Future creative’s first edition of the concert and ride extravaganza since 2019, following a couple of years off due to COVID.
Now that it’s over, in all of its sun-drenched, expensive, passionate, grueling, talented, chaotic, diverse, and above all, fun glory, what was the best from CFG? And, is it worth attending next year? Tyler’s brainchild is up there with the best in the world when it comes to its hits and misses. The lines were eternal (especially for merch), pricing was quite steep, and there could’ve been fewer “fake fans” in attendance. Still, these definitely weren’t as bad as every other major fest. These issues haunt everything from the biggest of stages to the most humble multi-artist lineup. However, if you’re like me and you wouldn’t rather do anything else on a weekend, then you’re in luck.
I obviously didn’t get to see even close to the amount of acts I would’ve wanted. Some I caught the whole way, and others I saw from afar, making a line for some pork buns or on my way from one stage to another. I’m sure that Balming Tiger, d4vd, Liv.e, Domo Genesis, beabadoobee, Fuerza Regida, SPINALL, Khamari, DAISY WORLD, Toro y Moi, and many, many others put on amazing shows which I, unfortunately, couldn’t make it to. Below, we’ve ranked the top five sets we got to see, along with some honorable mentions.
Might as well start with the big dogs, right? There were plenty of huge names on the lineup this year in addition to those already mentioned. Lil Yachty brought out Offset, WILLOW performed with her brother Jaden Smith during her excellent sunset show, and The Hillbillies tapped Tyler, The Creator to join them onstage for their self-titled track’s performance. It’s fitting that we start here because the music video for Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem’s 2023 single launched this year’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival back in June. Now that we finally made it, it’s no surprise that they closed off Saturday expertly across 24 tracks and alternating sets with spoken-word interludes. It was another masterclass in crowd control, mood shifts, lyrical performance, and dedication. As such, The Hillbillies is this year’s standout experience from CFG’s top-tier mainstream performers. Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem showed everyone how it’s done.
For every few bangers, like their opener “family ties,” there was a cool-down moment like Kendrick’s “A.D.H.D.” and Keem’s “HONEST.” Their chemistry was evident, too, as they hyped each other up for their collaborative cuts and knew exactly how to play off of each other’s energy when they switched out onstage. Furthermore, this is what separated this performance from The Big Steppers tour, and showed another dimension to their already legendary reputation.
Next up is Kevin Abstract, the former BROCKHAMPTON main brain who was one of many genre blenders this weekend. The ARIZONA BABY artist was also one of a few with brand-new projects to unveil in a concert setting. Sure, it wasn’t the sharpest or most fine-tuned, but it crystallized something more important beneath those fluorescent lights.
Kevin Abstract clearly cared a lot about his first solo performance in about six years. His performance, vocally and demeanor-wise, was very raw, grateful, unfiltered, and fully sunken into the vibes that he and his band created onstage. He played killer tracks like “Madonna” and “What Should I Do?” off of his new album Blanket and revisited fan favorites like “Baby Boy” and “Empty.” The cherry on top was that he revamped these tracks to fit his new, shoegaze-like style. While many artists played their hits or stuck to their most popular sounds, the 27-year-old fearlessly dove into a new era, and crafted a gear-shifting and deeply personal moment in his career for old and new listeners.
Kali Uchis is one of many artists on Camp Flog Gnaw’s lineup whose work with Tyler, The Creator is very beloved. You’d be hard-pressed to find someone on the bill who isn’t at least good friends with the Hawthorne native, and the Colombian-Virginian singer goes way back with T. With a great backing band, dancers, and impeccable stage design, she crafted one of the most visually stimulating sets of the weekend. Her blends of soul, R&B, and other genres were just as wavy as those from PinkPantheress, Syd, and of course, SZA.
Moreover, she performed many old and new hits: the dembow anthem “Muñekita,” “See You Again,” “telepatía,” “Blue,” etc. What’s more, is that the 29-year-old even brought out Omar Apollo for their collab “Worth The Wait,” and they seemed to really enjoy their time onstage, especially Omar. If there’s one thing that this set represents from this festival, it’s the confident and fitting stage presence that many of these artists embodied. No one did a better job of creating that illusion and grandeur than Kali Uchis. As you’ve probably already noticed, Camp Flog Gnaw is full of superstars with underground sensibilities and sounds. Part of their charm is how they stay down-to-earth within their styles, but Kali knows that she’s larger than life. Among massive fame and acclaimed artistry, she’s right at home.
Don’t let that name fool you: if you live under a dozen rocks and have never heard of this jazz group, they are anything but. Among a cavalcade of indie, R&B, hip-hop, and rock-adjacent artists, plus some Afrobeat and Latine representation, BBNG still stands as the most unique set of the weekend. Not many artists can pull off opening their set with “War Pigs” by Black Sabbath, going into ambient saxophone passages, and then coming through with a killer remix of their KAYTRANADA collab “Lavender” while still sounding cohesive as a unit. But BADBADNOTGOOD has been doing this for too long. They had perfect crowd control and a varied collection of jazz improvisation, psychedelic rock, Latin percussion, spacey soundscapes, amped and groovy drum solos, and some of their best compositions across their impeccable discography.
For day one fans, we didn’t get to hear their famous rap covers from back then, but we did get a gorgeous rendition of “Confessions.” On the other hand, we’d be remiss not to mention their incredible performance of “The Chocolate Conquistadors,” their MF DOOM collab. Drummer Alexander Sowinski and the rest of the band dedicated that cut to the late masked villain, and they also made sure that the crowd was having the best time of their lives. There were moments to gaze in awe at a solo, dance the night away, sing along to a melody, or take a moment to appreciate your place in the world right then and there. Music festivals can be overwhelming, especially CFG, but artists like BADBADNOTGOOD remind you of why it’s all worth it. No other set this weekend had me as completely immersed in the present as theirs.
Finally, we have the leader from Prince George’s County: redveil. He represents the amazing hip-hop on Camp Flog Gnaw’s bill: from Yachty to Earl, Domo to Ice Spice, Maxo to Maxo (Kream), The Hillbillies to Clipse to Paris Texas to AG Club… easily making up the most vocal and numerous fanbase here (although every other group felt just as welcome). Regardless of subgenre and labels, this festival had a lot of verses and moshpits, incredible crowd dynamics, and hungry MCs learning from the previous generation’s greatest. So why write this whole reflective and nostalgic intro for a 19-year-old, the freshest and youngest face here? Well, it’s because he’s the best proof that this weekend is not just Odd Future or Tyler’s festival: it’s thefuture’s festival.
Vibrant energy and fun moshpits from the crowd? Check. Unbridled hype, control, and stage presence from the learn 2 swim artist? Check. Sing-alongs, hardcore fans’ satisfaction, and new listeners falling in love with each song? Check, check, check. He ripped through all of his verses like “2daside,” thanked everyone who helped him along the way, kept his will, determination, and performance ethic at 100%, and put a spotlight on the world outside of CFG. He called for Palestinian freedom, powerfully closing out his set by speaking on their decades-long fight for justice. To put it bluntly, it was the most important moment of the whole endeavor. It’s that passion, awareness, talent, and love that redveil and every other artist on the bill will surely bring to Camp Flog Gnaw in 2024. After an incredible festival like this, all that’s left to say is, “We’ll see you again.”
Ice Spice performs at the Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival – Day 1 at Dodger Stadium on November 11, 2023 in Los Angeles, California (Photo by Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images)
Ice Spice continued to prove why she’s one of the most beloved artists right now despite a short set time, and Pusha T and No Malice reunited as the Clipse in the most legendary and triumphant set of the weekend… that I only got to see footage of. At the end of the day, everyone on the lineup deserves a mention. This festival really focused on consistency, quality, and a no-frills attitude throughout its 48 hours. It’s all a matter of your personal taste. SPINALL and Fuerza Regida gave global spotlights, while new names joined a lineup of veterans. Baby Keem even took some time to unveil the trailer for his Amazon Prime short film, The Melodic Blue, which will be released on December 5!
Alas, there’s still so much to say, and such little time. For example, Earl Sweatshirt’s discography-spanning set, plus some new unreleased gems, could warrant a breakdown of its own for how he hypnotized the crowd alongside special guests The Alchemist, Domo, and Zelooperz. No other festival has this level of intangible closeness between fan and performer, and its atmosphere invigorated the Dodger Stadium grounds in ways hard to explain.
Lil Yachty has been having a truly amazing year. In the eyes of many, he is the MVP of hip-hop in 2023. However, there are plenty of other names that could take that crown. Sexyy Red and Ice Spice are two names that come to mind. Overall, Yachty has been showcasing his ability to experiment. He dropped a psychedelic rock album and he has dropped some rap tracks that continue to push that sound. Needless to say, he is having fun and it appears he is at his most creative.
Furthermore, he has been invited to perform at a whole bunch of festivals. For instance, over the weekend, he got to perform at Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw. Camp Flog Gnaw is a huge celebration of music in the hip-hop world. Overall, Yachty had a triumphant set that fans adored. However, when it comes to the overall weekend, many were excited to see Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar perform as The Hillbillies. Yachty was one of those fans.
In the video above, you can see Yachty in the crowd during Keem and Kendrick’s set. He was dancing to the songs and seemed to have a big smile on his face. Unfortunately, the rest of the energy in the crowd seemed to be pretty dead. This was a common criticism of the Camp Flog Gnaw crowd throughout the weekend. However, those who knew to appreciate the art were certainly moving to the tracks. Yachty gets it, and it was cool to see an artist supporting other artists.
Were you at Camp Flog Gnaw? If so, let us know which set from the night was your favorite. Additionally, tell us what you thought of the crowd as a whole. Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the hip-hop world. We will always keep you informed on all of your favorite artists.
Earlier today, Variety shared their newest cover story. For the piece they talked to one of the biggest pop stars in the world, Billie Eilish. In the interview she discusses her own thoughts and feelings towards other women. “I love them as people. I’m attracted to them as people. I’m attracted to them for real, I’m physically attracted to them. But I’m also so intimidated by them and their beauty and their presence,” Eilish explained.
Alongside her complicated views of other women, she also expressed uncertainty in her own femininity. “I’ve never felt like a woman, to be honest with you. I’ve never felt desirable, never felt feminine,” Billie began. “I have to convince myself that I’m, like, a pretty girl. I identify as ‘she/her’ and things like that, but I’ve never really felt like a girl,” Eilish concluded the interview portion. Though it’s only a portion of the interview, it’s already caught fire online as fans reflect on some of Eilish’s biggest hits through the newly shared lens. Read the full cover story below.
Over the weekend, Billie made an appearance supporting another young star. 2023 breakout rapper Ice Spice was tapped to perform at Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw festival. During her set, fans spotted an excited Billie Eilish in the VIP section cheering her on. She’s often been one of the biggest supporters of some of her fellow young stars.
She popped up to praise another rapper back in September. Eilish appeared in the comments underneath a video of Megan Thee Stallion twerking on Instagram. The two have been interacting online regularly for years since Billie first shared a video dancing to Megan’s hit “Body.” While Billie and Ice Spice don’t appear to be that close yet, they’re clearly fans of each other. What do you think of Billie Eilish’s new reveals in her Variety cover story? Let us know in the comment section below.
Tyler The Creator has a unique fanbase. Overall, this fanbase has taken a lot of flack over the years. Sometimes, this has been warranted and other times it is just a case of bullying. However, if one thing remains true, it is that there is a sour taste left in people’s mouths from what went down in 2019. For those who need a reminder, Tyler brought out Drake during Camp Flog Gnaw. Drizzy was the surprise guest and fans did not like it at all. They booed him incessantly and it was an embarrassing display.
Although Drake tried to play it cool afterward, many noted how rude it was for Tyler’s fans to do that. Even Tyler had some words for his fans back in 2019, saying “I thought bringing one of the biggest artist on the fucking planet to a music festival was fire… all jokes aside sh*t lowkey funny.” Over the weekend, Camp Flog Gnaw made its grand return, and Tyler made sure to make mention of the infamous blunder.
In the video clip above, you can see Tyler The Creator performing the song “Lumberjack.” There is a line in which Tyler says “I hit Drizzy and told him I had a milli’ for him.” However, this time around, he made sure to change the lyric to: “I called Drizzy and you booed him last time.” He then proceeded to call his crowd “assh*les” before everyone, including Tyler, bursted into laughs. Needless to say, it is good to see everyone having a fine sense of humor about what happened.
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