Tyler, The Creator is currently an independent artist who releases music through his own record label, Columbia Records, and Sony Music. This partnership began in 2019 when he signed a distribution deal with Sony Music Entertainment while maintaining creative control through his independent label.

Prior to this arrangement, Tyler founded and operated under his own record label, Golf Wang Records (now known as Golf Media), which he established in 2011. He also had a significant relationship with XL Recordings from 2010 to 2016.

The timeline of Tyler's label affiliations looks like this:

2007-2010: Independent/Odd Future Records
2010-2016: XL Recordings
2016-2019: Golf Wang Records/Golf Media
2019-Present: Columbia Records/Sony Music (distribution deal)

It's worth noting that Tyler has maintained a high degree of creative independence throughout his career, even when working with major labels. His deal with Columbia Records is primarily focused on distribution, allowing him to maintain artistic control while leveraging the reach of a major label.

Through this arrangement, Tyler has released two critically acclaimed albums:

- "IGOR" (2019)
- "CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST" (2021)

Both albums debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart, with "CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST" winning the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in 2022. This success demonstrates that his current label arrangement has been particularly beneficial for his career while allowing him to maintain his artistic vision.

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