Tyler, The Creator plans a very long break from touring

Tyler, The Creator told fans during a Sept. 21 performance in Quezon City, Philippines, that he plans to "take a very, very, very long break" from touring, raising questions about whether the Grammy winning rapper will return to the road anytime soon. The 34 year old artist made the comments as he wrapped the international dates of his Chromakopia World Tour and prepared for a fall festival date in Los Angeles.

"I'm excited to go home and think about if I'll ever really tour again," he said to the crowd. "I can't lie to y'all. I'm at that part of my life where, man, I've done enough. Let me go take a very, very, very long break. Y'all treated me very well, y'all treated Paris, Texas, very well. So, thank y'all." The remark prompted an audible reaction from attendees and immediate speculation online about the future of his live career.

Tyler has spent more than a year touring and releasing music. His October 2024 album Chromakopia, supported by the worldwide tour that began in February, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and led him through major U.S. markets, a European run and stops in Australia and Asia. In mid 2025 he surprised fans with a dance leaning follow up, Don't...