Overview
- Tyler, the Creator accepted the Innovator of the Decade award on Saturday at Variety’s Hitmakers event in Hollywood, reflecting on 15 years of work and expressing gratitude for the recognition.
- André 3000 presented the award and praised Tyler’s mentorship of other artists as well as his range as a musician, entrepreneur, and actor.
- Variety cited Tyler’s integrated creative output across albums, videos, stage design, film and TV, and apparel lines including le FLEUR* and Golf Wang, plus collaborations with Louis Vuitton and Converse.
- Tyler released Chromakopia in 2024 and Don’t Tap the Glass in July 2025, launched a world tour, and earned 2026 Grammy nominations for album of the year and best alternative music album.
- Director Josh Safdie highlighted Tyler’s vertically integrated approach to creativity and noted his forthcoming role in A24’s Marty Supreme with Timothée Chalamet.