Tyler, the Creator: What Do You Think Of His Anti-Homophobia Statement?

Tyler, the Creator recently released the following Instagram picture, which shows the rapper and another man holding hands and wearing t-shirts featuring rainbow colored "neo-Nazi" symbols. Tyler discussed his inspiration for the design & photo on his tumblr page.

(( Photo via golfwang/Tumblr ))

He believes by totally contradicting what the neo-Nazi symbol is widely understood to mean, its authority is removed.  Tyler writes, "it was me playing with the idea of taking the power out of something so stupid." The eclectic rapper also explains his rampant use of the word"faggot" in song lyrics — which has lead many to incorrectly believe he is homophobic...

"Also, ever since my career started, ive been labeled as a homophobe, simply because of my use of the word faggot. Again, trying to take the power out of something, I WAS NEVER REFERRING TO SOMEONES SEXUAL PREFERENCE WHEN USING THAT WORD. I mean, i’m legit one of the least homophobic guys to walk this earth but, most people just read the surface. But maybe someone will see this photo and say ' hey, he’s just mocking gays' or ' this has a negative undertone to it, he is still pushing this homophobic whatever the fuck it is'. What ever it is, i just wanted to give you guys some background info on the design before you purchase the shirt. You should know what you are wearing. be safe, love. RACISM FUCKING SUCKS." 

Now take a peek at Tyler further explaining to Larry his use of profanity & why no words bother him...

What do you think of Tyler's anti-homophobia statement? Let us know in the comments section below...

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