![]() Like many others, I definitely wanted to know who the fuck these kids were. ![]() I watched the appearance when it aired and, as far as impact, would have to equate it to Tribe Called Quest‘s Arsenio Hall performance that put Busta Rhymes on the map and helped launch him as a solo artist. Mos Def‘s face even pops into frame of the zoomed in lens at the very end as the show, a major indirect endorsement for an up and coming artist to receive. Donning ski masks and backed by The Roots, they left their mark with a high energy performance that involved Tyler running up to the Fallon‘s desk, rapping in the faces of the guests, climbing over the couch and ending the segment by climbing onto host’s back and wrapping his legs around his torso, while he attempted to sign off into the camera. His infamous 2011 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon appearance performing the Goblin track “ Sandwitches” with fellow Odd Future member, Hodgy Beats, saw them take a smoke-filled stage decorated with in lawn gnomes. Tyler was the first to get any real attention for his solo output, starting with 2009‘s Bastard and his followup, Goblin, 2 years later. And that’s not even mentioning the extensive production work that he’s put in on all of the various albums. Not only does he design the clothing, but the group’s album artwork, as well. From their Adult Swim program, Loiter Squad, to their extensive clothing line, Tyler has been front and center. But if there’s a de-facto “leader” of this crew, it’s definitely Tyler The Creator, a moniker that is well deserved for someone as prolific as he has proven. Aside from their work as a unit, they’ve gone on to spawn various related and solo projects from acts like Earl Sweatshirt, The Internet, Casey Veggies, Domo Genesis, and Frank Ocean, who is currently working to take over the planet on a Bond villain level. Regardless of if you are a fan of the Los Angeles hip hop collective, OFWGKTA (Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All), or not, their impact on the culture has been undeniable over the last decade.
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