Tyler, The Creator Rebukes DJ Akademiks Over 'New Partner' Claim

He identified the companion as friend Koopz after a viral Manhattan encounter in which a man followed and filmed him.

Overview

DJ Akademiks reposted a street video and claimed Tyler was with a new romantic partner, prompting an immediate denial from the rapper on X.
Tyler criticized the caption as engagement-bait and stated the person with him was Koopz, not a partner.
In the clip, filmed in New York City, Tyler confronted the person trailing and recording him as his security intervened, saying, “I will pay for your lawsuit, bro.”
The footage circulated after being shared by influencer accounts, including STAYGROUNDEAD TV, which amplified speculation about Tyler’s personal life.
As of the latest reports, Akademiks had not responded publicly to Tyler’s rebuttal, which comes shortly after the artist ended his Chromakopia World Tour and said he may take a very long break from touring.