It's a bit early to start the television takedowns on Odd Future, isn' it?
They're not even mainstream. They're just kids with an Internet following and some blog buzz. They're not topping the Billboard charts or iTunes. And yet, the BBC's Stephen Smith tries to pull off a smackdown on Tyler and his cohorts. Unfortunately for him, the mission fails.
Speaking and observing with the embarrassing, out-of-touch distance of a 40-plus year old, Smith and the BBC examine the Odd Future following and movement as though they were an exotic tribe they'd stumbled upon in the wild bush of Botswana.
Who are these Odd Future people? Why are their lyrics so controversial? And what's this about selling overpriced clothes?!
Hi, BBC. Have you heard of Eminem and the Billionaire Boys Club? Hip-hop has been there, done that.
Watch the awkward showdown between Tyler the Creator and Smith below
Tyler didn't give one single damn thoroughout the interview. He was thoroughly non-plussed.
And really, if Smith's going to attempt to drill Odd Future in the future, he should try a little harder than, "What about your lyrics? What are you saying in your lyrics?"
The question has been asked and answered ad nauseum by Tyler many times, so you can hardly blame him for his impatient response.
