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Tyler Set to Rock New York City’s Governors Ball This June

Tyler, The Creator will headline the first night of this year’s Governors Ball festival in New York City, marking a significant moment for the rapper and producer. The festival, set to take place from June 6 to June 8, revealed its star-studded lineup on January 14, with Tyler taking center stage on Friday night. Benson Boone, Tyla, JPEGMAFIA, BigXThaPlug, and more will be alongside him.

Day two of the festival will see Olivia Rodrigo headlining, joined by Mariah The Scientist and Yaya Bey. The final day will feature Hozier and Amaarae, with a wealth of additional acts rounding out the three-day event. Tickets are set to go on sale on January 16.

Tyler’s accomplishments have earned him praise from musical legends, including Iggy Pop. The punk icon recently described Tyler as “a genuine all-around song, dance, writer, talent” during a conversation on his BBC Radio show. Iggy, who worked with Tyler on a 2020 Gucci campaign ad, lauded his ability to combine old-school talent with a modern approach.

Ice Cube, another industry titan, also admired Tyler, calling him a creative force who represents a side of Los Angeles often overlooked. Iggy and Cube’s comments highlight Tyler’s unique blend of artistry and individuality.

Cube praised Tyler for representing LA in music and culture

Ice Cube poured words of commendation on Tyler, The Creator while recently speaking to HipHopDX, praising the Odd Future creator for waving high the LA flag in music and culture.

“To me, that is L.A.,” Cube referred to Tyler’s victory. “That’s the L.A. people don’t know about, which are ultra creative individuals who won’t conform to the culture of gangbanging. They’re going to be themselves.”

He attributed that originality to Tyler with that of barbarians coming from the West Coast, like the Pharcyde and the Black Eyed Peas whom Cube mentioned are unlike others who would never comply with the “norms” of the industry.

“You’re going to always have those groups that are going to stay down with their own style and their own flavor, and going to win with it,” Cube explained. “Because they’re not conforming; they’re not being what you want them to be because they’re being who they are, and you gotta salute that.”

The rap icon declared such statements because, for him, that is the art of Tyler and how Tyler could etch his lane in what seems to be an overbearing industry. It’s the face in which Cube envisions Tyler — a muscle in the many energies that coalesce to become the often-overlooked side that is life in creative L.A.