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Tyler, The Creator talks about new album ‘Cherry Bomb’ on Tavis Smiley show

Rapper discusses his new app and working with Roy Ayers on the telly.

Tyler, The Creator talks about new album ‘Cherry Bomb’ on Tavis Smiley show

Tyler The Creator was a special guest on American TV’s Tavis Smiley show last night, dropping in to the PBS network’s chat show to discuss his new album ‘Cherry Bomb’, released earlier this week.

Sitting alongside philosopher Noam Chomsky, Tyler, The Creator discussed his ‘Golf Media’ app and magazine, and discussed his experience working with Roy Ayers on his new release. The rapper also briefly mentioned his school experiences in Los Angles, his love of N.E.R.D.’s album ‘In Search Of…’ and movie ’Pleasantville’. Tyler also stated that he is hoping to start a band “sometime next year”.

Watch the twelve-minute clip below. ‘Cherry Bomb’ is out now via Odd Future Records/Sony.

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