Tyler, The Creator’s surprise ninth studio album Don't Tap the Glass is packed with references, samples, and subtle tributes to rap legends and the rapper's past eras

Tyler, the Creator’s 'Don't Tap the Glass' album blends varied genres into something concise, creative, and a lot of fun.

What is Tyler, the Creator creating this time? A dance floor. Tyler released his new album, Don’t Tap the Glass, with only a few hours’ warning on July 21. On his previous album, Chromakopia, released October 2024,