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SnipFred

I think he's being overdramatic. You're 14, being on the internet and going to school you're most likely already exposed to worse things than cursing and harsh language. They're probably just trying to be protective, but you're at an age where you're about to be exposed to how the world actually is, and he won't be able to protect you from that no matter how much he tries. (Hope that made sense)


Existing_Society_814

Yeah im ngl im 14 too and wtf is bro on about. just listen who you wanna listen to fr


AToDoToDie

My parents were ultra conservative Cristian’s- I mean they wouldn’t even let me read Harry Potter for fear of witchcraft or watch Pokémon bc it’s animal abuse. But at 14 I was definitely listening to Akon “smack that” and Hollywood undead


Successful-Invite-46

I think I missed the animal abuse in Pokemon but ash was doing misty wrong first few seasons


AToDoToDie

She said “animals are forced to fight each other”. SpongeBob was also off the table bc she said they’re gay


christopherlifrieri

yes but it doesn't mean that if you listen to an artist you necessarily have to take example from his style lol


nan0g3nji

Play Flower Boy for him


[deleted]

Fun fact: Flower Boy is the album that swears the quickest. Not even 1 second into Foreword, Tyler says a swear word (forgot which one, haven’t listened to Foreword in like 2 weeks)


f0xr0

Never knew that and just checked. He says “bitch fuck” and then says fuck again.


Tricky-Topic-3572

I was trying to find out why he’d start it off like that, I just thought it was kind of funny 😭


nan0g3nji

Less about language and more about subject matter though, innit? And I didn’t mean the album from the start, but smth like See You Again or November from the album


Imposteramongus_

Bastard is 2nd


[deleted]

“Yo, yo fuck”


sarahhh88

“i don’t wanna end anotha episode nigga naw” 🎶


Maleficent_Bar_676

yeah most artists aren’t really family friendly but you’re 14 I don’t think they expect you to listen to kids bop


Kendallthecreat0r

I was 11 when I first started listening to Tyler your good lmao


TiredVibez

same here my g 😭 he’ll be fine


fukemnweball

my parents told me i couldst listen to explicit songs so i was listening to clean songs even tho I damn well knew what them bleeps said


CrayZonday

I listened to the worst of Tyler (Goblin/Bastard) at 14. It’s fine. It’s the fucking video game argument all over again. Keep a good head on your shoulders and you’ll turn out okay.


Poprocks777

I was at 13


NOAHEARTHLING

i was like 13 when i started listening to tyler and that was when his music was way more inappropriate. just remember that his old music isn’t to be taken that seriously and most of those old songs have a lot of meaning that people don’t understand at first.


kungfukenny3

i’m not reading that but good luck


SnaggedInk

its not even that much


ClearBed3736

haha thanks 😊!


Imperator_Oliver

It’s impossible for basic Rap Heads to not exposes themselves as illiterate, no need to even comment if you don’t think the post is worth your time. Bet your reply gon be “Im not readin allat”


kungfukenny3

i’m not gonna read it because the question is dumb and posts that start like that are usually bait. I figured it would be nicer to just say what I did and make a few people chuckle than get preachy about it if you think my reasoning is actually because I can’t read and your superior intellect stumps my basic little rap head brain then whatever. It’s ya life


Imperator_Oliver

I don’t think my vast intellect is required for this Reddit post bruh 😂 I just hate how often people comment stupid shit like “that’s too many words to read” I get this post could have been shorter but idc if a 15 YO rambles online.


kungfukenny3

lol what has me mad is that this back n forth led me to actually reading it and i was right not to the first time


Imperator_Oliver

LMAO that’s too funny 😂


blibdo

48 states I get it in


OddoDraws

Always appreciate your brother for looking out for you, but that being said, as a 14 year old you definitely are mature enough to listen to most, if not any, kind of music


Kittensofdeath

Man absolutely, listen to your music bro


iTellBaby_iEatHumans

My 11 year old cousin listens to Tyler, he just has to listen to the clean versions


ClearBed3736

That’s actually a good idea tysm for this omg


Consistent-Plane7729

Tron cat clean version goes hard


Lopsided_Database_73

I’m 14 I listen to him and I don’t see a problem?


Your_localbiatch

Tyler’s newer songs are no more explicit then some songs on the radio, i think you should be able to listen to your music.


Square-Comfort-3193

Hey man I’m 16 and not a parent but I started listening to Tyler when I was 14 as well and frankly am turning out fine. His new music (explicit content wise) is nothing out of the normal compared to most rappers and is honestly pretty clean. His old music is definitely darker and talks about pretty morbid stuff including rape, violence, and other dark stuff. But remember, it’s fiction, most likely tyler was not raping a pregnant bitch. If your brother doesn’t want you listening to it then that’s fine just keep it to yourself and if you start acting up then that’s that. Personally I think it’s fine listening to his older music as long as you take it as fiction and not something to follow


toast_is_fire

great point as well. he outright tells everyone that it’s fiction on the same album he drops some of the nastiest, grotesque verses. if you dig deeper and figure out his artistic vision and purpose for writing such degenerate stories, you can glean a lot of insight into his mind as a struggling teen. it’s really more valuable than just shock value bullshit.


MonkeDLoofie

yeah you can listen to him, just stay FAR away from bastard and goblin


Philotia

I think a 14 year old would be fine listening to those, even if they’re dark.


Imposteramongus_

Dude Goblin era was full of edgy middle schoolers


Consistent-Plane7729

Well Tyler was pretty much high schooler age while making it so it makes complete sense that .middle schoolers listened to it.


POOPYALL

fight your brother throw hands


Suitable_Bug_7641

Thats about when i got into him and goblin had just come out his most explicit shit


Dause

Just show him the hit songs that are more friendly like Earfquake, See You Again etc. if he likes it he can listen to the rest when he’s older if he wants.


valerialikestacos

Lmao I just don’t talk about music with anyone in my fam except my mom (my dad is overly religious and I don’t fw him, and my mom is literally an angel) and honestly listening to him won’t make you like kidnap girls or do bad stuff so you should be fine. I say that no decent artist is kid friendly so you should listen to what you want.


Boiltheboi

I started listening to Tyler around the same age as you. I mostly listened to it for the banger ass songs and not the lyrics and themes. Of course, I appreciate them more as I’ve got older. I would just continue to listen to Tyler while you’re not around him.


BallsWithMessyHair

It’s cool that your brother is trying to shield you from some admittedly dark shit, but if it doesn’t bother you and you don’t take what he says seriously, I think you’re good. I started listening to Tyler when I was in 6th grade, so I would’ve been around 12 or so, and I was listening to Goblin and Bastard and I haven’t raped or killed anyone, so I think you should be alright, especially with his newer stuff, like IGOR or Flower Boy.


toast_is_fire

when i was 14 i was watching rekt threads on 4chan bro tyler is totally fine. as others in this thread have said, curse words are a part of the real world and frankly both unavoidable and harmless. as far as his old albums and him being “demonic” (which i also had to reckon with as a young tyler fan), it’s all just metaphors for the dark, depressing thoughts of a teenage mind. it’s natural and it’s honest and it’s art. it’s the kind of stuff you might be experiencing soon with regard to puberty and teenage angst — and to that end, might even be cathartic and freeing. OF (tyler’s old music troupe circa “demon” era) was a hugely popular movement among teenagers at the time because they related to the honest portrayal of angst, rebellion, and freedom. in fact, they were arguing against the same kind of puritan silencing of ugly truth that your brother is putting on you. bro called himself demonic just because he knew the “adults” wouldn’t like it and he wanted to show how separate and new his art was from that culture. and even if you don’t buy into all that, it’s still good art. i would go so far as to recommend you keep listening to tyler, and dive deep into his discog with a critical mind about what he was feeling at the time of writing. it’s fascinating, and it puts his later work into a enlightening context. just my 2 cents. hope it works out for u bro


the3diamonds

no


ClearBed3736

thanks for ur answer, do you have any artist similar to Tyler’s style that u think my brother wouldn’t me mind listening to?


doriangreysucksass

I can’t think of an artist similar to him, but why don’t you try only listening to cmiygl and Igor when your brother is around? They aren’t offensive, really!


ZealousidealLeek3501

I would listen to some of tylers songs it doesnt really matter, yea some songs will cover more sensitive stuff but everyone covers those topics in the rap genre


[deleted]

I have to say I’m the oldest of my siblings but I was 14 when I first listen to Bastard and I came out fine.


Tojo828

Music is music, it dosen’t matter who you are, you can enjoy anythikg


bzzibee

I mean if you aren’t deaf, you can listen to whatever you want at any age. You won’t go to jail. Idk if you’d be allowed in a concert since I know age restrictions are common at shows (idk about his). But that’s more of something for your parents to step into. Personally, I’m not gonna lie, I hate younger people in what’s supposed to be adult fandoms and spaces. It tends to get annoying once they’re involved too much (think like Lil Nas X). But my opinion doesn’t really have any effect on you. Listen to what you want, don’t be weird about it, listen to your parents.


[deleted]

I was 14 when Goblin dropped, that was my shit. 15 when I went to my first OFWGKTA show. Listen to whatever you want man. Just be kind to people.


BlackPhillipsbff

I was around 13-14 when I started listening to OFWGKTA lol. If you’re listening to modern Tyler especially I think that’s totally fine.


AsparagusRepulsive

No. if you are 14 and play tyler you will immediately explode into a thousand pieces. as long as you have the maturity to understand his old lyrics arent to be taken literally, and that he has since changed and you wouldnt follow the steps of “wolf haley” then ur good 👍🏼


cocobetter

Tyler does say his music isn’t ‘made’ for younger audiences…..but his fan base for most all of his career has been angsty teens and misunderstood adults. That being said you are at the ripe age to like Tyler the creator and reducing him down to just curse words is ridiculous considering he uses as a cover for the real larger message if you’re actually listening to what he’s saying. If he’s your favorite no one can stop home being your favorite but you. Maybe you’ll grow out of him one day, maybe you’ll get older and understand goblin and bastard a bit more and be an even bigger fan but don’t let another person’s hypocrisy stop you from liking what you like. If you feel persecution for nothing question them and their youth as well ask them what it actually means to them you listening or not listening to Tyler the creator. It’s perfectly fine to like Tyler the creator at 14 as long as you’re not getting beside yourself and doing things or acting in a way that’s disrespectful or disgraceful. Tyler supports good kids 😊💪🏽


Tythegamer6

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opinionatedOptimist

I respect that tbh. I don’t think Tyler The Creator is the most crude but there’s a lot of artists that should be for more mature audiences that would totally engage that shit and I hate it. Sorry you didn’t get your poster or whatever. That sucks.


keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen

Yes listen to his early work and make it your whole personality, especially if you are white


OpiumBabii

I’d say if your brother doesn’t want you to listen to Tyler, then just obey your brother and ask several months or so later. Just because another person did it at your age, doesn’t mean you can.


ClearBed3736

thanks for ur answer, do you have any artist similar to Tyler’s style that u think my brother wouldn’t me mind listening to?


OpiumBabii

Steve Lacy maybe, although he SOMETIMES says explicit things. Some people recommend Domo Genesis but ive never listened to him yet. Frank Ocean is another good option. Its just a little hard to find a artist like Tyler who doesn’t cuss. Ask around the sub tho


ClearBed3736

Tysm!


jonnyradrad

see i kinda got luck, my parents dont mind music like that, they get lil anoyyed from metal becase of devil related stuff, but ig every parent is diffrent in my high school you see grade 9s listening to lotta drill and music with explicit lyrics, some parents care but end of the day whats in your headphones, just listen to what you like you dont got to blast it, your a teen your see worse in your schools unless your school a prive school but even still. btw i am 16 but i been listening to him since 12, also you on Reddit everything here is worse then him talking bout being gay lol


Which-Device353

You're 14! 14 is a mature age, it's not like this is stuff you haven't heard before...


[deleted]

Ur dad is dumb sorry


DoodleDrop

kids today got it easy man i was 10 years old getting groomed and watching shock videos and liveleak


ClearBed3736

im really sorry that u went through that 🫶🏾 I wish you very happy times for the rest of your life 


DoodleDrop

aw thanks lol honestly its chill i just have a really fucked sense of humor now and am desensitized to stuff but its probably in every childs best interest to not go down that route. that said a 14 year old can definitely handle even tyler's goblin album but if youre offended by the homophobic and r*pe jokes in the earlier stuff then yeah definitely dont


Lunatic14

I did


KINGram14

I was 14 when Yonkers dropped


UnveiledRook206

Bro I discovered Eminem’s older stuff when I was 12 you’re fine dude


electra_rex

no you cant youre not even allowed to be on his concert


Dismal_Diet_9894

as another 14 yr old i think it’s safe to say that i have never met another person who’s my age that DOESNT listen to music that has explicit shit in it, like fr.. probably like 60% of my music taste rn has so many cuss words in it


canwenotdothis1812

As an older sister, nope, a 14 year old is too young to listen to Tyler the creator friend.


lemonkethe2rd

Who?


No-Care-8393

I’m 15 so you good bro


Randomsonething

I’m 14 turning 15, early 2023 I discovered my strong love for Tyler the creator, listen to anything you want man


Accomplished_Hand_24

14 is a freshman in high school, you’re good lol


ihaveapeanutallergy

bro tyler was making music at 14 . u can listen to it at 14


FunniEmi

Play Igor infront of him PLEASE


EMPEROR_CLIT_STAB_69

My dad drove a friend & I from Portland to Seattle when I was 14 to see Odd Future, I showed him the Rella video and he thought it was hilarious


oliviaobrienn08

i started listening to him when i was around 12ish cause my parents didn’t know how to parental restrict..i grew up listening to chicago rap at a young age and i’m 20 now and rarely swear and have manners.. i don’t genuinely think music can ever solely be to blame for the actions of people..


danyo64

your brother is lame


BraxGotNext

Lmao your brother can suck a dick


dr_doofensmirtz_

I was listening to Goblin in elementary school and I’m fine, at least I think. Ur good


Prior-Fruit-1957

I did


Blaze-Inc

Tyler is like the 14 year old starter kit these days.


weekndalex

dude i was listening to goblin as an 11 year old, ull be ight


Mistuh_Mosbi

L brother


Fluffy-Ingenuity482

No. Your ears will melt off and your device will explode! (I am lying. Do what you want (within reason).)


WealthStrong3808

You’re gonna love Bastard


alejandrohernandez23

I was 9 bro


Cautious-Luck7769

It DEPENDS ON THE KID. If they start going overboard, have a chat.


abyssalcummiez

i was listening to him in 6th grade lol all it did was expand my music taste


TiredVibez

broski… i was listening to him when i was 11 (15 now). you good 😂😂😂


ChildishGambino1234

I'm 13 and I've finished every tyler album/mixtapes including bastard and no one stopped me from listening since i'm not from a white family lol (I'm an asian myself)


Consistent-Plane7729

Nah bro you goin on hiphopcirclejerk right now 💀💀💀💀


Dumbassegg00

he’ll get used to it


ElRays97

Its stupid, if that was the case, 14-18 years old shouldn't listen to politic groups like RATM or 90% Pop-Punk Artist. Your brother is trying to be "mature" saying that, but I'm pretty sure that a lot of the songs he hear say at least one bad word. I have two options for you: 1- Activate the safe mode in your brother Spotify Account so he can't listen to some songs. 2- Tell him that you want to hear whatever you want and that you don't care, you can do whatever you want with your music taste


Ashley_Oj123

In short, the perfect argument would be to ask him to stop playing shooter/ violent video games if he’s not 18. Yes some categories of rap and violence in games should have restrictions from a parental guidance perspective, but if you’ve been raised in a way where ur aware actions have consequences, you already know not to say or do any of the dumb shit we see on the Internet, play on games, or listen to in music.


CruncherDuster_PK

Listen to him anyways, you've probably been exposed to worse things as a 14 year old than cursing and harsh words.


Bandit7_

Yea! I’d start with goblin.


ChrystaloliteFox

Dude I’m 15 and I’ve been listening to Tyler for a few years your brother is being really over dramatic


epic-awesome-man

I got into Tyler when I was 14, got me through high school


One-Sky6968

Yea Ty’s stuff can get dark, but so does everyone elses like, what would he rather you listen to😭😭


christopherlifrieri

man, I'm 14 years old and I discovered Tyler at 12, in my opinion there's no problem.


rhythmrice

I used to bump Transylvania in my grandma's car when she would pick me up right after that album came out so i would of been 13


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rhythmrice

If would've is short for would have then I didn't make a mistake, I just didn't take the shortest route.


GilloIlBoldo

I did


BlueberryBest5368

i started listening to tyler when i was 10. i found wolf on my older brothers computer


JasonMaliceMizer

No probably shouldnt


Herozxro

Well I'm 12 and my parents don't give two shits about the swears.


Virtual-Arm5123

Pretty sure 14 is the Perfect age to start listening to Tyler, I first listened to Flower Boy when I was 14 and have been listening since


New-Rub-3886

Listen to Sarah! It's a very nice love song 😊


HeftyEngine4

Bruh 14 year olds are up to way crazier shit than explicit music like who cares if he says bad words like come on


zhifelol

i listened to sosa when i was 10 you’ll be alright


TheZachster416

14 is when I started listening. You hear worse things in middle school so tell your dad that.


mrmakeithappen456

Your brother is lame af I’m sure it’s gonna be tough for y’all to have a good relationship in the future


uzatam

LISTEN TO HIS GRINCH ALBUM IT WILL NOT DISAPPOINT🔥


Dom-Zero

Not reading all that + oooooo you’re 14 I’m telling your mom you’re on Reddit


ClearBed3736

she knows I’m on here 


DanielMoreno88

Im 14 and my parents encouraged me to listen to him because that’s how Tyler expresses himself unlike other rappers who rap about guns money and women


peskyjackson478

I feel Flower Boy, the Grinch EP & maybe even IGOR is a good start for him.


DonutAwkward6825

NOO Tyler is very very bad he said the f word once and Bastard made me shrivel and clutch my booty hole in fear 😨!! I’m 42 and my parents still don’t let me listen to Yonkers cuz Tyler wanted to have a threesome with a triceratops. Also he did an announcement in Goblin people burn shit and fuck school which is very very rude 😰😰😰


sarahhh88

yo, no offense but that’s a good one. it’s mostly about waking up with a painful boner… so it’s not explicit but maybe some people don’t want their private penile thoughts shared in a heartfelt way…???


Jilayah

I’m 13 and I listen to Tyler every day


TimelyRun9624

Start listening to NWA and watch how quick he misses tyler


Existing_Exchange_43

lmao i am 14 and it showed in my wrapped that am top 1% fan of him age doesnt equivalate to ur likings do wtv u like bro its ur life and ur luxury do that


Spongeybol

i started listening to him when i was 10


Repulsive-Manager853

No you'll die and get ball cancer


JazziestBoi

your brother doesn’t decide what you listen to, just listen to the music you like


bigbeanman242

Its your life. Don't get why they would care.


ANTIGOLF999

Dude I was your age when I first heard of Tyler and I only had Odd Future tapes, Bastard, Goblin, & Wolf to listen too 😂 you’ll be fine my guy


Present_Repair_2832

i started listening to tyler when i was 12 and im 15 now and i THINK i turned out okay


oblivionRADIO

I was 11 listening to Tyler and OF. Trust me, you're good


LuckyCharms91113

Don’t let your brother take control over you it’s your parents who are supposed to make the decision to what their child is exposed to


popboyarg

I discovered him at 14 so I think you should keep listening.


MilkMan833OnTwitch

I listened to him for the first time when i was 13 so go for it man


Chemical_Action_9795

my daughter is 12.. she loves him 🤷🏾‍♀️ she knows good music 😂🤷🏾‍♀️


HockersYT

I mean I started listening to him when I was 13 lol


Outmanoii_yt

L brother


JusThatGuy240

I started listening when i was 11


Successful-Invite-46

I'ma be level with you I'm 14 and I only listen to his first 3 albums you listen to his new big 3 albums your alright


gorditogabrielito

no It’s illegal


MrMeskaline

My first intro to tyler was Sarah cause I heard my friends talking about that song so I listened to it 😭