Album: Wolf



Even as far as ascents in hip-hop's Internet age go, Tyler, The Creator's was pretty damn quick. In a few shorts months a couple years ago, the California native went from an unknown teenaged talent to a cultural icon. The rise wasn't without its bumps—feuds, mediocre debut album sales, and controversies around his lyrics.

With his lengthy "Rusty" verse, from his sophomore retail release, Wolf, Tyler showcases a new found perspective on his rise to fame, while maintaining his position as a champion of rap's counterculture. He indicts the mainstream's obsession with Molly, kids' obsession with computers, and critics' obsession with his content, all while proving he's not here just because of shock value—he can rhyme, too.