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Tyler, The Creator Crowned Apple Music's Artist of 2025

11/23/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Tyler, The Creator was named Apple Music's Artist of the Year for 2025.
Fans logged more than 4.5 billion minutes of his music.
His year began with the release of CHROMAKOPIA.
DON’T TAP THE GLASS debuted at No. 1 in over 55 countries.
He headlined major festivals, will debut in Marty Supreme on Christmas Day, and earned five Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year for CHROMAKOPIA.

History

Historical Context

Taylor Swift's 2015 Grammy win for Album of the Year with "1989" highlighted the rise of digital sales, selling over 10 million copies globally. This shift paved the way for artists like Tyler, The Creator, who has received five Grammy nominations and amassed over 4.5 billion streaming minutes, reflecting the growing influence of platforms like Apple Music in the music industry.

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Story summary

Tyler, The Creator was named Apple Music's Artist of the Year for 2025.
Fans logged more than 4.5 billion minutes of his music.
His year began with the release of CHROMAKOPIA.
DON’T TAP THE GLASS debuted at No. 1 in over 55 countries.
He headlined major festivals, will debut in Marty Supreme on Christmas Day, and earned five Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year for CHROMAKOPIA.

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