It is completely defendable and rational to argue that Tyler Gregory Okonma, aka Tyler, the Creator, is an immature, offensive and deplorable individual who doesn't deserve the recognition and attention he has received, but it is another thing entirely to argue that he should be denied entry to our country.

To curtail the rapper's freedom of speech and possibly deport him for offensive and aggressive lyrics would set a dangerous precedent towards controversial and experimental art.

Rapped: Tyler, the Creator is constantly surrounded by controversy, entirely of his own making, something that he gleefully embraces.

Tyler is constantly surrounded by controversy, entirely of his own making, something that he gleefully embraces. His lyrics have been branded misogynist, homophobic, racist and pretty much everything else in the book. And upon hearing them, it's easy to see how people are offended by them.

In response to such criticism, the rapper has stated on several occasions that it is part of his musical persona, a satirical take that is never supposed to be taken seriously. Tyler's schtick doesn't revolve around singling out any one gender or race, but rather encompasses a nihilistic tirade against everyone and everything, a supposed parody of general hip-hop culture.