Tyler, the Creator Explains Why Odd Future Once Turned Down a Record Deal From JAY-Z
Tyler, the Creator revealed that his collective, Odd Future, turned down a record deal from JAY-Z's Roc Nation. The decision was driven by Tyler's desire for creative control over their music. Despite declining the offer, Tyler and JAY-Z have maintained a close friendship since then.
- ▪Tyler, the Creator shared that Odd Future was offered a Roc Nation record deal by JAY-Z.
- ▪The meeting took place at JAY-Z's Los Angeles home, where they enjoyed tacos.
- ▪Tyler declined the offer to maintain creative control over their work.
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Music 29 Mins ago 6 Views 0 CommentsComments Save Summary Tyler, the Creator recently shared that his collective, Odd Future, once turned down a Roc Nation record deal from JAY-Z Speaking on DJ Drama’s Gangsta Grillz podcast, Tyler detailed a meeting at Jay-Z’s Los Angeles home where the group was offered a contract Driven by an uncompromising need for creative control, Tyler declined the offer, though the two artists remain close friends today Before Odd Future fully reshaped alternative hip-hop, the collective had the opportunity to align with a massive music empire. In a recent appearance on DJ Drama’s Gangsta Grillz podcast, Tyler, the Creator revealed that he and his cohorts were courted by JAY-Z for a potential Roc Nation record deal.
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