Black Exodus: Tyler, the Creator, Magic Carpets, and Forming Footsteps

Many African Americans are leaving the U.S. in order to find the safety and mental healing necessary to truly thrive. Cole Ezeilo left years ago, and now sheds light on his perspective and journey.

This is the second installment of Black Exodus. Read part one here.

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Yall didn’t ask, but Tyler, the Creator is definitely my favorite artist and all-around creative.

(Honorable mentions: Issa Rae, Donald Glover, and Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter)

Allow me to explain. 

I was 10 when I was first introduced to Tyler and the Odd Futur…