Iggy Pop hails Tyler, The Creator as “a genuine, old-school talent”

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Iggy Pop has hailed Tyler, The Creator as a “genuine, old-school talent” in his latest BBC 6 Music radio show episode.On his show Iggy Confidential, the punk legend reminisced about the time he did a “day’s work” with the rapper – where they both featured in a Gucci campaign with A$AP Rocky.In the Harmony Korine-directed video, the suited-and-booted rock and hip-hop stars mess around at a West Coast home where they eat spaghetti and dance in bathrooms.Tyler seemed to have made a lasting impression on Iggy Pop, as he said on the airwaves: “I’ve always liked Tyler.

I did a day’s work with him once, and he would do what it takes to get attention. He’s also a genuine all-around song, dance, writer talent — a genuine old-school talent with a new-school approach.”Listen to the full clip below.

You can find Iggy Pop’s Radio 6 Music show here.A post shared by BBC Radio 6 Music (@bbc6music)In other Tyler-related news, the rapper recently shared his favourite songs of 2024.

The list includes Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’, GloRilla’s ‘Hollon’, Mk.gee’s ‘Alesis’ and SahBabii’s ‘Viking’. “Thank you all for these songs.