Tyler, The Creator’s performance at Kendrick Lamar‘s Pop Out concert almost didn’t happen.
During Billboard‘s conversation with the West Coast artist for our recent cover story, he told writer Rembert Browne the he decided to perform at the show at the very last minute where he did two songs: “WusYaName” from Call Me If You Get Lost and “Earfquake” from Igor.
“I wasn’t even supposed to go — I was in Atlanta working on [Chromakopia],” Tyler told Billboard. “But I landed that morning and couldn’t miss this sh—t,” in reference to Kendrick’s West Coast-themed victory lap. “And I don’t even get FOMO at all, n—a — I’ll go to sleep. But I’m cool with Kenny and Dave [Free] and Tim [Hinshaw] from Free Lunch. So I went home, showered and ran straight there.”
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The Pop Out: Ken & Friends featured performances by not only Tyler, but a slew of guests that included Dr. Dre, Mustard, YG, Roddy Ricch, Ty Dolla $ign, members of Lamar’s former label TDE, and many more.
In the same interview, he critiqued the way podcasters have influenced music discourse, saying he would take podcast mics away if he ever were to become President of the United States.
Chromakopia is Tyler’s eighth studio album and his third straight No. 1 after his last two albums 2019’s IGOR and 2021’s Call Me If You Get Lost both reached the top of the Billboard 200, as well.
You can check out what else he said in our cover story here.
Tyler, The Creator’s Memorable Performance at Kendrick Lamar’s Pop Out Concert
The Last Minute Decision
During a recent conversation with Billboard for our cover story, Tyler, The Creator revealed that his performance at Kendrick Lamar’s Pop Out concert almost didn’t happen. He shared with writer Rembert Browne that he made the decision to perform at the show at the very last minute, where he treated the audience to two songs: “WusYaName” from Call Me If You Get Lost and “Earfquake” from Igor.
The Impromptu Performance
“I wasn’t even supposed to go — I was in Atlanta working on [Chromakopia],” Tyler told Billboard. “But I landed that morning and couldn’t miss this sh—t,” referring to Kendrick’s West Coast-themed victory lap. Despite not experiencing FOMO, Tyler expressed his excitement to see his friends Kenny, Dave, and Tim from Free Lunch. Without hesitation, he rushed to the venue after showering at home.
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A Star-Studded Event
The Pop Out: Ken & Friends concert featured not only Tyler, but also a lineup of star-studded guests including Dr. Dre, Mustard, YG, Roddy Ricch, Ty Dolla $ign, and members of Lamar’s former label TDE. The event was a celebration of West Coast talent.
Critique on Podcast Influence
In the same interview, Tyler critiqued the influence of podcasters on music discourse, joking that he would confiscate podcast mics if he ever became the President of the United States.
Success of Chromakopia
Chromakopia marks Tyler’s eighth studio album and his third consecutive No. 1 ranking, following the success of his previous albums, IGOR in 2019 and Call Me If You Get Lost in 2021.
For more insights from Tyler, check out our cover story.
FAQs
Q: What songs did Tyler perform at Kendrick Lamar’s Pop Out concert?
A: Tyler performed “WusYaName” from Call Me If You Get Lost and “Earfquake” from Igor.
Q: Who were some of the guests at the Pop Out: Ken & Friends concert?
A: The concert featured performances by Dr. Dre, Mustard, YG, Roddy Ricch, Ty Dolla $ign, and members of Kendrick Lamar’s former label TDE, among others.
Q: What number studio album is Chromakopia for Tyler, The Creator?
A: Chromakopia is Tyler’s eighth studio album, following the success of IGOR and Call Me If You Get Lost.
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