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Tyler, The Creator Unveils Surprise Freestyle to Kendrick Lamar's 'Hey Now'
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Following the release of 'GNX' by Kendrick Lamar, a fan requested that Tyler, The Creator freestyle over 'Hey Now', which is one of the tracks off the surprise album.

AceShowbiz - Bringing joy to his fans on Christmas Day, Tyler, The Creator surprised them with a freestyle on Kendrick Lamar's "Hey Now". Following the release of "GNX" by Kendrick Lamar, a fan requested that Tyler, The Creator freestyle over the track "Hey Now". True to his word, Tyler released his unique take titled "That Guy" as a Christmas gift to his supporters. He shared the music video link on X, writing, "merry christmas. had fun with it."

On "That Guy", Tyler flaunts his wealth, recalls his appearance at Lamar's "Pop Out" show, and boasts about the success of his album "CHROMAKOPIA". The accompanying music video, directed by Tyler himself, features Odd Future members Travis "Taco" Bennett, Jasper Dolphin and Lionel "L-Boy" Boyce attempting to ride a bike together.

Tyler's freestyle showcases his dynamic artistry and reimagines the original track with his signature style. It serves as a nod to Kendrick Lamar, with whom he shares a mutual respect. "Hey now, say now, get sticky like a hun bun/ You will never be the main guy, you're a plus one," Tyler raps. "300k in four days, 'CHROMAKOPIA'/Twelve days gold, I ain't even drop deluxe one."

As the year comes to an end, this freestyle highlights Tyler's versatility and unpredictability as a musician. With its clever references and energetic performance, "That Guy" is a fitting conclusion to 2024 for Tyler and a testament to his ability to adapt effortlessly to different styles.

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