The Creator
Tyler, The Creator has been criticised by a gay rights group for his hateful and homophobic lyrics.
Tyler, a rapper, has been blasted by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) for his controversial lyrics about rape and murder and the homophobic language he uses on his Twitter page calling them "inexcusable".
Kimberley McLeod, of GLAAD, writes online, "Tyler has said in interviews that he is not homophobic, yet his Twitter feed and rhymes are rampant with anti-gay slurs and references. His defense that 'people take things too seriously' or that he's 'just a kid' is inexcusable.
"Using hateful language, regardless of the context, is unacceptable and in fact, very serious. Tyler's attempts to be provocative as well as his indifference towards the consequences of his actions are irresponsible."
GLAAD's criticism comes just days after Tegan and Sara pop/rock star Sara Quin published an open letter urging music journalists to condemn Tyler's "sickening" and "hateful message".
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