Of the warped symbolism, Tyler explained in a lengthy Tumblr post: For the spring/summer collection of his merchandise, Tyler has taken a firm stance on homophobia with a T-shirt that appropriates a logo used by the White Nationalist Community group Stormfront (considered to be a neo-Nazi subset and founded by a former Ku Klux Klan member), bearing their slogan, “White Pride World Wide.” Only Tyler’s shirt replaces “White Pride” with “Golf Pride” (a nod to his own “golf wang” slogan) and portrays the Celtic cross in rainbow colors meant to evoke gay pride: I don’t know, we don’t think about it, we’re just kids.” Tyler’s 24 now, and he’s finding more creative ways to respond to critics. I just think ‘faggot’ hits and hurts people.

He’s been accused of negligently tossing around rape jokes, casually using homophobic slurs, and, as one writer summed it up, “ inciting hatred.” In the past, Tyler has defended his use of the other F-word, telling NME in 2011, “I’m not homophobic.

Tyler, the Creator’s career has been fraught with controversy over his problematic lyrics.