Tyler, The Creator took to the stage for his Coachella headline set and invited long-time friend Earl Sweatshirt to perform two deep cuts from Tyler’s discography. Earl, who was previously a member of Odd Future, joined Tyler during Weekend Two of Coachella to perform “AssMilk” and “RUSTY.” The duo performed an abridged version of “RUSTY” from Tyler’s second studio album “Wolf” released in 2013, and a shortened version of “AssMilk” from Tyler’s 2009 debut mixtape “Bastard.” The performance marked the first time since 2014 that the song “AssMilk” has been performed live.
Tyler praised Earl during their performance, calling him “my motherfuckin’ brother. I love this guy so fucking much.” Fans shared video clips on social media, and one TikTok user shared a video with over 70k shares.
NME reviewed Tyler’s Weekend One headline set, which received a four-star rating. Tyler’s set included guest performances from Childish Gambino, A$AP Rocky, Charlie Wilson, and Kali Uchis. Tyler also donned a Palestine and Congo pin during his set.
Tyler’s last album release was his 2021 album ‘Call Me If You Get Lost,’ for which NME gave a positive four-star review. According to the review, the album stands as a culmination of Tyler’s ever-varying sound, showing that growth isn’t always linear and that artists can be a multitude of things.
Tyler’s invitation of Earl Sweatshirt to the Coachella headline set shows the strong friendship between them and the history they share. The duo’s performance of deep-cut songs like “AssMilk” and “RUSTY” not only excited fans but further cemented Tyler’s status as a generational talent
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