Yonkers (song)

"Yonkers"
Single by Tyler, the Creator
from the album Goblin
ReleasedFebruary 14, 2011 (2011-02-14)
Recorded2010
GenreHorrorcore
Length4:11
LabelXL
Songwriter(s)Tyler Okonma
Producer(s)Tyler, the Creator
Tyler, the Creator singles chronology
"Sandwitches"
(2010)
"Yonkers"
(2011)
"She"
(2011)
Music video
Music video on YouTube

"Yonkers" is a song written, produced, and performed by American rapper Tyler, the Creator, released digitally as the second single from his second album, Goblin on February 14, 2011. It received controversy due to its violent lyrics and numerous disses, although it was critically acclaimed and landed on numerous year-end lists. Tyler also directed a music video for the single, which was also met with positive critical reception and earned him the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. Numerous publications have considered "Yonkers" to be Tyler's breakout song.