Tyler, the Creator is back and full of surprises. Just days after unveiling the title, the genre-bending rapper dropped his ninth studio album, Don’t Tap the Glass, early Monday morning — no long rollout, just vibes.
Clocking in at a brisk 28 minutes and 30 seconds, the 10-track project includes titles like “Sucka Free,” “Stop Playing With Me,” and “Don’t Tap That Glass/Tweakin’.” The opener, “Big Poe,” sets the tone with a Pharrell cameo and a sample of Busta Rhymes’ “Pass the Courvoisier Part II,” nodding to early-2000s hip-hop nostalgia.
True to form, Tyler planted Easter eggs for eagle-eyed fans. During a recent Brooklyn show, cameras zoomed in on a record crate that subtly featured Don’t Tap the Glass—a reveal that only made sense in hindsight. Over the past week, cryptic social media posts hinted at “something coming Monday,” but fans didn’t expect a full album drop.
Following the release of 2024’s Chromakopia, Tyler continues his streak of unpredictable rollouts and experimental sound. Currently wrapping a global tour, he’s set to hit stages in Asia through September.
Whether through surprise drops or curated visuals, Tyler keeps one message clear: Don’t tap the glass — just watch what swims beneath.
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