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Tyler The Creator Mugshot became an internet sensation, spreading across social media through countless memes.
This unexpected fame happened nearly a decade ago, turning the rappers mugshot into a viral meme phenomenon.
In this feature, we explore where it all started and how Tylers mugshot has become a cultural phenomenon.
He was seen yelling, All yall outside the gates, yall push through!
The riot turned ugly in the packed venue, causing minor injuries.
The Austin Police Department then put out his infamous mugshot the following day.
Tyler The Creator Mugshot meme without a nose
On March 16, 2014, Redditor BryanBeast13 posted the mugshot on r/photoshopbattles.
The image was posted on Reddit on March 16, 2014, and has received 61,725 views since.
The Imgur post gained 45,093 views.
Tyler The Creator Mugshot meme without a nose
The image was viewed 23,827 times.
That post logged 6,400 likes.
Below are pictures of his Igor album cover versus the fan art of his mugshot in the same style.
Tyler, also known as Igor, gained widespread recognition with his album of the same name.
The latermemesmade the rapper laugh as he recalled the ordeal.
Minecraft players started incorporating his signature smile and shirt into their characters through simple pixel art.
Its fascinating how the game replicated memes that imitated real life.
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But what is the cultural information at play here?
Perhaps it is precisely this contrast between nonchalance and lawbreaking that has captivated audiences.
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FAQ
Are Frank Ocean and Tyler The Creator still friends?
Yall know this song?
Oh, sing the song, cause this n***a not coming out.
Some say the two collab artists had a falling out, while others say its a case of ghosting.
But Oceans disappearance may also mean the busy artist is taking a well-deserved break from the limelight.
What does Tyler The Creator eat?
Its common to think youve made it when your daily habits go viral.
Tyler The Creator, seemed to achieve this long before his eating habits made the news.
A recent popular short shows Tyler eating a sandwich and crying.
Are Tyler The Creator and Taco still friends?
Taco is said to have even appeared in some of Tylers music videos.
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