Apple Music Names Tyler The Creator Artist Of The Year

It’s been a truly remarkable year for Tyler The Creator, and now Apple Music is recognizing his incredible achievements by naming him their Artist of the Year. This honor caps off what has arguably been the most dominant year of his career, solidifying his status as a visionary in the music industry.

A Year of Chart-Topping Success

Tyler’s 2025 has been nothing short of historic. Following up his critically acclaimed album CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST and its deluxe version, he released CHROMIAKOPIA. This project became his best-selling record to date, moving nearly 300,000 copies in its first week. The accompanying world tour has also been a massive success, with extensive dates planned through March 2026 across Latin America.

But Tyler didn’t stop there. In July, he surprised fans by dropping DON’T TAP THE GLASS, a 10-song collection he self-produced. This album also debuted at number one, marking his fourth consecutive chart-topping record and selling an impressive 197,000 units. It’s clear that Tyler The Creator has reached new heights in his career this year.

Global Reach and Fan Engagement

Apple Music highlighted Tyler’s unparalleled global impact, noting that his output through the end of 2025 “reinforced his position as one of the most gifted creatives of his era.” Across the platform, Tyler achieved his best year ever in terms of worldwide plays, listeners, and hours listened. Fans logged over 4.5 billion minutes of listening time between November 2024 and October 2025.

Tyler himself expressed his gratitude, sharing a video on Instagram and thanking fans for their support. “To everyone who listens to my music, thank you. I appreciate you so much,” he stated. “This year, for my career, was the biggest so far. To be this year’s Apple Music Artist of the Year, it’s sick. I appreciate the love. I appreciate the recognition. It means a lot to me, especially for the music and things that I make.”

Camp Flog Gnaw Festival

Adding to an already incredible year, Tyler’s annual Camp Flog Gnaw festival was recently postponed due to severe weather and rescheduled for November 22nd and 23rd. This highly anticipated event continues to be a major highlight for his dedicated fanbase.