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The name Tylerhateslife might not instill the most positive image of an artist, but what if you were told that he might just be making the most unique brand of music you've ever heard? 'Yeah, sure, everyone says that,' you say to yourself, but until you take a listen for yourself, you can't truly experience the blend of hip-hop, rock, singer/songwriter, R&B, and dare to say punk elements of Tylerhateslife.
So if his sound is so great, then why does he hate life? He explains:
"I grew up doing whatever it took to find acceptance. It wasn't until my mom passed away in September of 2014 that I started looking at the world through the eyes of 'Tylerhateslife'. While the name initially looks, sounds, smells, and tastes like it must have a derogatory connotation, it simply presents the idea that I'm not of this world." The name is drawn from the scripture verse John 12:25.
Another important aspect of his life is that in 2017, he joined the U.S. Army and recently completed his active duty obligation in June of 2022. He used his downtime during training to learn how to produce using just an iPhone, and eventually added an iPad. You'd never know it, and just to think all those layers and well-produced harmonies that make Tyler who he is were done in his free time, very basically, while being a soldier.
Tyler tragically passed away in August 2024, but his music is only gaining more traction. With nearly 50 million streams across platforms, his legacy continues to reach new audiences and resonate deeper than ever.
