Key Highlights
- Tyler, The Creator named Apple Music’s Artist of the Year for 2025
- His album “CHROMAKOPIA” and “DON’T TAP THE GLASS” received worldwide acclaim
- Celebrated with a successful tour, festival performances, and film debut
- Award includes a physical recognition of his craft, featuring Apple’s custom silicon wafer
Tyler, The Creator Named Apple Music’s Artist of the Year for 2025
Apple Music has honored Tyler, The Creator, a hip-hop visionary and cultural icon, as its Artist of the Year for 2025. This recognition celebrates his profound impact on both music and culture over the past year.
Impactful Year in Review
Tyler’s output through the end of 2025 marked a significant milestone in his career, with his best year ever in terms of worldwide plays, listeners, and hours listened. Fans around the world logged more than 4.5 billion minutes of listening time between November 2024 and October 2025.
Album Success and Tour Highlights
Tyler began the year with his most ambitious tour in support of his deeply personal album, “CHROMAKOPIA.” This extraordinary release was characterized by its world-building and character exploration. It quickly became his most successful album on Apple Music, achieving remarkable first-day and first-week plays.
Mid-tour, Tyler released another album: “DON’T TAP THE GLASS.” This brief yet powerful work of urgent, stripped-down rap shot to No. 1 on Apple Music’s overall charts in more than 55 countries the day it was released. These diverse and innovative releases showcase his fearless approach to hip-hop.
Cultural Impact and Future Projects
Throughout the year, Tyler headlined major festivals including Governors Ball, Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, and Osheaga. Additionally, he will make his feature-film debut in Marty Supreme, a Josh Safdie-directed period drama starring Timothée Chalamet.
In an exclusive interview with Apple Music, Zane Lowe praised Tyler’s creativity, stating, “Tyler continues to prove that anything is possible. His creativity has been incredible all year.” Tyler expressed his gratitude, saying, “To everyone who listens to my music, thank you.
This year, for my career, was the biggest so far. To be this year’s Apple Music Artist of the Year, it’s sick. I appreciate the love and recognition.”
Recognition and Award
In a symbolic gesture, Tyler will receive an Apple Music Award featuring Apple’s custom silicon wafer suspended between a polished sheet of glass and a machined aluminum body. The award highlights the extraordinary craftsmanship integral to creating music.
The announcement comes as Tyler prepares for five new GRAMMY nominations for both “CHROMAKOPIA” and “DON’T TAP THE GLASS.” Apple Music’s Artist of the Year title marks a significant milestone in his already illustrious career, underscoring his continued influence on hip-hop and pop culture.
Celebrate Tyler’s appointment with special playlists dedicated to the songs that shaped 2025. Users can also expect a surprise message from the artist on their Home Screen if they have “Tyler, The Creator” in their recent Shazam history.
