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Im half and half on it, Tyler told reporters.
I dont like that urban word; thats a politically correct way of using the N-word to me.
So when I hear that Im just like, why cant we just be in pop?
Half of me feels like the rap nomination is a backhanded compliment, he continued.
Thats what it felt like to me.
Im not played in Target.
Im in a whole different world from what people here listen to, so Im grateful.
The California-born musician also reflected onthe sudden, shocking death of legendary Laker Kobe Bryanton Sunday.
That news was heavy, especially just being in L.A., said Tyler.
If youre from Los Angeles, that shit is really, really heavy.
Rest in peace to Kobe.
That hurt, but also we took a win just being from Los Angeles and taking that home.
Reporting by Eve Barlow.
