Tyler, the Creator has issued an apology to Selena Gomez in the lyrics to his new single Manifesto, which was released on Friday.
Specifically, the 30-year-old rapper apologized for derogatory and sexually explicit tweets that he wrote about Gomez, 28, in 2010 and early 2011, when she happened to be dating Justin Bieber.
‘I was a teener, tweetin’ Selena crazy sh*t,’ rapped Tyler, who was 19 at the time the offensive tweets were published.
Making amends: Tyler, the Creator has issued an apology to Selena Gomez through song lyrics from his new single Manifesto. Seen in 2020
‘Didn’t wanna offend her, apologize when I seen her,’ he continued, implying that he previously told Selena that he was sorry.
In another lyric, referencing to Selena’s prior romantic relations with Bieber, Tyler seemingly admitted that he was also interested in the 27-year-old pop star at the time – hence his animosity.
‘Back when I was tryna f**k Bieber, Just-in,’ he rapped.
Tyler has never publicly confirmed his sexual orientation/preferences. However, he has made references to having had same-sex attractions and relationships in past songs.
In 2018, Jaden Smith, 22, called Tyler ‘his boyfriend’ several times while he was performing on stage and during interviews.
Remorse: The 30-year-old rapper released the track in which he apologized for derogatory and sexually explicit tweets that he wrote about the 28-year-old Spring Breakers actress in 2010 and early 2011. Seen in 2019
Past crush: The revelation that Tyler had been sexually interested in Justin, who was Selena’s boyfriend at the time, came as a surprise. Pictured in 2011
Bad move: Tyler and Justin were friends at the time of the offensive tweets that the See You Again hitmaker penned about Gomez. Seen in 2011
After Jaden first publicly declared that the two were a couple, he tweeted at the Grammy Award winner, ‘Yup @tylerthecreator I Told Everyone You Can’t Deny It Now.’ Tyler appeared to imply that Smith was simply joking as he wrote back, ‘hahaha you a crazy n**** man,’ he wrote.
Tyler and Justin were friends at the time of the offensive tweets that the See You Again hitmaker penned about Gomez.
In 2013, Tyler discussed his contentious relationship with Selena during an interview with Power 106 Los Angeles. ‘We don’t really get along. She don’t like me,’ he said.
Going public? In 2018, Jaden Smith called Tyler ‘his boyfriend’ several times while he was performing on stage and during interviews. Pictured in 2018
‘We don’t like each other. ‘Cause [I’m] kicking it with Justin [Bieber], like that’s my homeboy. She always be mean muggin’ me. Like why are you hating on me?’
In additional lyrics for Manifesto, Tyler also addressed cancel culture and brought up past protests that had been organized outside of his concerts.
In 2015, the musician canceled his planned tour of Southern Australia after a feminist group called for the government to deny his visa application due to his ‘songs advocating rape and extreme violence against women’ and his history of provocative antics during past concerts.
He rapped, ‘Internet bringin’ old lyrics up, like I hide the shit. What’s your address, I could probably send you a copy, bitch.
‘I was canceled before canceled was with Twitter fingers (Haha)’ he continued, ‘Protestin’ outside my shows, I gave them the middle finger (F**k ’em).
Controversial: In additional lyrics for Manifesto, Tyler also addressed cancel culture and brought up past protests that had been organized outside of his concerts. Seen in 2019
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