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Tyler, the Creator Blasts ‘Meme’ Musicians: ‘You Taking Up Space’

The 33 year-old's critiques of modern rap are mounting as he takes aim at artists' he says are clear about their indifference to the art

If Tyler, the Creator has had some harsh words on rap and media lately, it’s not for lack of respect for the genre and its ecosystem, he claimed in a new interview. In his latest critique, Tyler calls out artists he believes have ulterior motives.His quick quip is part of a teaser for a new episode of the web series, Mavericks with Mav Carter. He compared the prevalence of this to the famous triple Spider-Man meme, and said, “When every publication is like, ‘Hell yeah, let’s put that out,’ you taking up space for niggas like me.” Tyler prefaced his observation by saying “I don’t want to see like a hater.

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