Footage shows Tyler, The Creator confronting paparazzi

Rapper confronts paparazzi in heated exchange after GQ event, addressing crowding and defending his artistry.

Rapper Tyler, The Creator found himself in a tense exchange with paparazzi following GQ's Men of the Year event at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. 

Known for his vibrant personality, the Call Me If You Get Lost artist was initially in good spirits as he left the event. However, the atmosphere shifted as he confronted photographers crowding around his car.

In a video shared by celebrity photographer Kevin Wong, Tyler can be seen addressing the paparazzi with frustration. "Y'all n*ggas back the f*ck up, for real," he said firmly before adding, "I will hit y'all n*ggas and win the lawsuit." One photographer responded, calling him "not very nice," to which the rapper retorted, "No I'm not, I'm actually an a**hole." The exchange ended with the paparazzi stepping back, allowing Tyler to leave.

Tyler The Creator gets in a heated argument with paparazzi: “I’ll hit yall… and win the lawsuit” pic.twitter.com/z9CTHJGDdQ

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This incident isn’t Tyler’s first fiery confrontation in recent weeks. During a Boston concert, the rapper addressed criticism from Taylor Swift fans over his old lyrics. "I got Swifties all mad at me with their racist a**," he joked, urging critics to revisit his early work unapologetically.

Amid the backlash, Tyler reflected on his artistic journey, celebrating the success of his latest album. "Real growth, though," he told the audience. "You look at my early s**t—it was funny and goofy but had artistic integrity."

Tyler’s outspoken nature remains as much a part of his artistry as his music, keeping fans and critics alike engaged.