The Sad Death of Odd Future 

ayyyyy, i finally made it in a helloyassine video lol

Frank ocean didn’t fall off, he actually is a genius because he finessed his label out of millions and he has such a loyal fan base that they listen to everything that he drops & earl sweatshirt has a cult fan base of his own.

A big influence on my teenage years. Donuts and cats covered my notebooks, all my clothes were OF and I Still got some of the limited edition skateboards wrapped in plastic. A dope era that was misunderstood heavy. You just had to be there

Back when OF meant Odd Future😔

Aye between 2015-2018, several members of OF dropped amazing genre pushing albums 2015: The Internet - Ego Death 2016: Frank Ocean - Blonde 2017: Tyler the Creator - Flower Boy 2018: Earl Sweatshirt - Some Rap Songs Incredible to see in succession, this group was not meant to stay a group. They were all creatives who wanted to do something different with their craft. They managed to supersede OF to become staples & stars in their own right. I feel all of those albums are essential classics for Hip-Hop/R&B/Alternative music in general

They're influence was undeniable at the time. When I was in high school, so many people dressed just like everyone in OF. From the shoes, to the socks, to the hats, and even the shirt and shorts. It was insane. Good times 😭

Odd Future was my whole existence when I was in HS. I thought I was so cool and edgy LMAO (cringe) being a black girl skateboarding, calling myself Syd Da Kyd and hanging with the stoners. What a time to be alive... and I still LOVE Tyler to this day (Just seen him two months ago)

Syd highkey a legend. Fin was a complete work of art and The Internet albums don't miss. Never realized her and Odd future were separated. This opened my eyes to realize how separate they actually are now.

Man I met T last year at his le FLEUR* event and dude is straight chill asf.. was like talking to one of the homies from the block. OF will always be remembered alongside ASAP MOB. They weren’t the first collectives but they definitely elevated the shit.

The blueprint of 2010’s culture

Extremely sad when they died but it gave birth to some great projects and some of the artists finding their style and voice. Miss the OF days but wouldn't change a thing in hindsight. Love to all my 2010-2015 OF heads, and much love to the new fans as well.

I wouldn’t called Earls career a “death”. I feel like it went exactly how he would’ve wanted it to

What I like most about Odd Future is that the main artists like Earl, Tyler and Frank actually cared about the art form of Rap/Rnb

These dudes helped me get through some really bad years when I was a teen

Earl still making fire music dont sleep

I like to think of The Internet as the spiritual successor of Odd Future. Just a group of people (can't call them kids anymore) making amazing music while also pushing thier own sounds.

Man, being 18 (30 now) and reading about them in a magazine in Boneface's tattoo shop is one of my biggest memories from the time. I immediately looked them up when I got home and knew Tyler was gonna be big someday. They will forever be my favorite collective, I'm so happy I found something so special to grow through my 20s with.

they really died when brandun deshay left the group in 2010

At least they all split off and did amazing things. Frank with blonde, earl with some rap songs, Tyler with flower boy Igor and cmiygl. Funnily enough their members hit their creative peaks after OF ended.

I still don’t understand why Hodgy wasn’t/couldn’t as big as Earl at least. He had the look, personality, style, and was positioned as Tyler’s right hand man when Earl went away. Was he the most supreme lyricist? No, but his work ethic (he had the most material and features out of the crew) along with him getting all his beats from Left Brain made him have a unique sound, which no one, not even dudes in OF had. It’s very clear that once Earl came home all the promo and attention went towards him which makes sense but I still feel like Hodgy could’ve been more. I mean do I see him being the superstar that Tyler is or the undergoing legend that Earl has shaped into? No, but I defiantly feel like he could’ve occupied that middle of the road lane like Vince Staples does now.

I feel like Domo was and still is, under appreciated. His No Idols album with Alchemist is massively underrated! Probably my favorite member of Odd Future. His work with Prodigy and FBZ is nice too

Man oh man, a heavy inspiration for sure. You definitely just had to be there. I still remember everything going on around Tyler’s release of WOLF. The vlogs, all of dat.

I love what Tyler has done with his music and reinventing himself. However ill always remember him for goblin and wolf and his time with OF. They made my middle school years awesome. In retrospect it was probably a bad influence as I was being obnoxious and a jackass in school but you only live once.

tyler , earl and frank are practically the only survivors in terms of main stream

My favorite thing is how big The Internet got. So many friends listen to it not even realizing their roots in OF. They literally make classics

Odd future was honestly the only reason I got into rap music. They were doing the same stuff and talking about the same stuff that the metal bands were. They really were a huge part of underground rap as we know it today.

OF gave birth to the best artists of our generation lbh, frank and syd completely revolutionized how rnb should sound. Tyler and Earl are constantly changing the landscape of both mainstream and underground hip hop

I miss OFWGKTA heavy man. Used to listen to them with the homies while skating at the NoHo skatepark. Too bad we can never get another group like them with how sensitive people are these days😔

Their split is one of the best things to happen to them artistically. I'm proud of what all of them became, especially Earl , Tyler, Frank and the internet .. I don't think they'd have turned into what they did without it

I remember in High School, I loved Odd Future so much. Most of my friends thought they were trash and questioned why I was so fond of them. Then literally like a few months later, everyone was so into them. It made me feel like a trend setter even tho it was Odd Future being the influence lol.

The nostalgia I remember bumpin couch late night on my skate board. Can’t believe how fast time flies.

Odd Future defined a lot of the aesthetic of the 2010’s mainstream culture, but their influence is still felt today. I don’t even listen to them, but I acknowledge that Tyler the Creator is an amazing artist.

I’ll never forget my high school years back in the day bumping OF smoking blunts with my friends on NYC rooftops.

man, i remember being so amused seeing them at the VMA’s when i was like 12 or 13, i instantly searched tyler the creator up on youtube. i was so obsessed with everything about odd future and wanted to know more. now i’m 22 & he’s still my favorite rapper to this day. i really found a friend in his music 🙏🏽 i feel so fortunate that i was able to have grown up in this era.

Great times OF can never be duplicated Shoutout to Hodgy Left Brain Mellowhype and Domo Genesis Which they got the respect they deserved

One thing about me being an Earl fan ik that his time in Samoa really changed him cause he said that the time there seeing them black kids really made him think about that dark shit he was saying differently cause he met people who really been through that I think that really changed his whole message fr

It’s wild how many people called me “crazy” for listening to the guy who “ate a roach.”

Love to see you talk about them! They were solid during their time and personally I still listen to Syd (she just dropped an album), old Hodgy& Leftbrain (mellowhigh/mellowhype), Earl, and Domo Genesis. Domo I feel stayed the most consistent musically as far as the part of the crew that didnt get much shine. Much love!

God I remember in 11th grade when Odd Future started getting popular and man when they took off it was a RIDE. I actually used to talk to brandun every once in a while because i was a big fan of his music back 2010 when he dropped Vol 3. I remember him talking about tyler because he would bring up they had beef but i didn't know who he was until I ran across Frank Ocean on LiveMixtapes (does that site still exist?) . Anyway, OF concerts were crazy fun and he still keeps the same energy now in his CMIYGL Tour but the production is was better.

I hope Frank is okay. I can’t imagine losing a brother

This is just the timeline where they made great music and went on to each live out their dreams.

OF is legendary. They got me into hip hop and skateboarding. Really loved what they’re doing and back then it was the perfect mix of members. So sad that only three of them are still respected

Didn’t get into rap until about 2017-2018 when Odd Future had already started to fall apart, but they did legendary stuff, just wish I got to experience it as it happened

Lionel been going hard in that new show The Bear. And Mikey had that whole movie mid90s. It’s crazy how out of one circle so many Mfs became crazy successful. Often with groups of this caliber most of the stories end up sad and I’m not saying everyone has an equal level of success but the amount of people who were able to leverage this exposure into sustained income has to be above average. Shit even hodgy beats bagged Nelly Furtado 😂.

Tyler was the only one with an "internet" personality. Odd future should be a perfect example for all up and coming artist that talent will only get you so far. I believe Tyler is only as big as he is today because of his personality throughout, and the changes he made in response of it. The others just wanted to do their thing, and they may also be successful in their own terms.. but Tyler is obviously on a different level now.

Wait why you cross out SYD. syd still drops amazing rnb albums and the internet still drops great albums and they do good on their tours

I saw odd future back in June 2015 at the old national centre in Indy called the Egyptian room. I remember the mens bathroom smelling like weed, the chaotic mosh pit, having a black girl grind up against me thinking I was someone else, and buying a purple OF hat with a green brim also keeping the original concert ticket. Odd Future never fully died cause the influence in the music industry is still there and felt to this day. If you were around bumping to them in the early and mid 2010s in high school it was a special kind of vibe.

Such a big part of my life at the time! Glad you mentioned the forum, it really shaped my music taste back then with the exchange of information with some great people. Shout out to anyone in the comments who was part of it

Your knowledge of the Casey veggies connection and the brandun deshay connection is quite impressive . I would highly recommend everyone check out their respective catalogs of music . Also recommend hodgy but his stuff is kinda all over the place in terms of quality

"Syd stfu, here's the number to my therapist. Tell him all your problems he's fucking awesome at listening" 17:03

You know, it's gonna be a classic video

I've been listening to hella OF lately. Just reminiscing on stuff I missed out on. They definitely had a big impact back then. RIP OF. 😥❤

Another great video Yassine. You always come through. I'm glad you made this. OF was the best thing to happen to a lot of us as teenagers.

Always thought and still think Hodgy was one of the underrated ones out of OF.

I’ll never forget that video of odd future just hanging out in La at Burger King, the mall, Tyler blasting waka flocka in that suv…what a time man…

So glad you talked about Earl for as long as you did. He easily had the biggest impact on me out of anyone in OF, i absolutely love the man and still listen to him this day. Unfortunately i cannot say the same about many other OF members.

It feels just like yesterday… warm summer nights, skating with the homies, blasting Oldie, taking turns reciting the verses, not a care in the world… man I wouldn’t trade those memories for anything❤

It’s crazy. My entire high school run was covered by OF at its peak. 2010-2014. Great times. I miss them.

I’ll never forget meeting Tyler the creator randomly at an ihop in Hollywood while he was with Justin Bieber. He was super friendly and goofy. Really sweet guy.

OFWGKTA Branding is something else yo. That team is legendary.

this one hurts I remember the gold ole ofwgkta days I still have all the of vans 🤣

Odd Future was ahead of their time good content

Sad to see them go, but great that a lot of them found some success. Groups tend to split and only one guy has a big break. Edit: Also I feel they are heavily overlooked when it comes to hip hop influence.

i thank God for this channel🙏🏾 keep up the great work Yassine

Been a fan since 2012. It was so fun to watch them all grow. I saw Tyler three months ago I was shocked

Hodgy still droppin heat!! Dont forget em'

Odd future was definitely influential throughout the 2009- and the 10s from the clothing to the brand itself definitely made they mark but like a lot waves things die down and reach their peak sometimes with groups

I was only 13 when I discovered OF. I was totally floored. I'll keep it a buck tho, I had been through a lot by this point (including SA) and I adored Tyler and OF's music because I was an angry, hurt little edgelord who wanted to rip shit up. I never read Tyler's lyrics as problematic or malicious, because I held deep resentment towards what my little brain understood as "the mainstream". I admired him for being such a goon while being so visible, and I also leaned into my darker inclinations in my own art. With that being said, the timeline of my growth as a person weirdly aligns with T's growth as an artist, and I've only fallen in love with his art more and more as time passes by. I don't listen to old Tyler or OF anymore, but that time of my life will always have such a soft spot in my heart and I will always be grateful for what their work gave me at that time.

Under the influence by Domo was very hard back in the day

Earls bars go hard asf. Most of them will pass over your head. Most people don’t like feet of clay or sick but I think they’re masterpieces. They’re not ment to be enjoyed by the masses because he’s coming at you with big brained bars and people don’t like that.

Weird to call it a “death”… it just ran its course. As far as groups go, they had a good run. Tyler seems to have always been in a tough spot, but I think he handled all his relationships well. Specifically, I loved seeing how he supported Frank Ocean through him coming out and with him being MIA. Every group has a “Beyoncé”, but to have 3 Beyoncés simultaneously was pretty dope - it gave everyone else a bigger wave to ride. Definitely an era that earned a slot in the hip hop textbooks.

hy got us with da heat content this summer , Salute bro . 🕵🏾‍♂️

i've never seen a video of yours but im thrilled and deeply sad to watch this. i think about this all the time. 'what happened to odd future?' this is a banger so far

Yassine I got a question. using Odd Future as a "case study" what would be your overall takeaway about them and your views on collectives overall? Do you think they're usually doomed from the start? Do you think that managers (like Chris Clancy) pick a favorite member knowing that he has the most market value and probability of being a star? (In this case: Tyler). Which results in more time & resources being put into him? Just curious about your thoughts.

This is a fantastic research vid! You have really great pacing with your narration and a great voice to listen to! Though there are a few hiccups here and there this is great stuff!!

Love the video!! Always super informative & I always enjoy your input on all topics music etc Keep up the amazing work! Your my #1 fav hop hop/rap/ etc news channel 🤍🤍🤍 use to be Ak for many years & I still love him but I really have been enjoying everything you’ve been doing for the last year + much more Luv Always 🤍🤍🤍 Cleo

Although, the group is no more those 7 letters are long. I sure do miss them. 🙏🏾

No cap when they first popped out they freaked me out but they were also amazingly intriguing. Such an era. I have to respect Tyler the Creator for bringing us this amazing group. I love that everyone was able to be successful in their own right and nobody got put out of success

Odd future in highschool will be a time ill never forget, after i got out i would go to Flog Gnaw every year till it just stopped, theyll never be forgotten and still effect the present day fashion and musical inspiration

This was kind of nostalgic to watch. Although OF is no more, I still keep up with each individual’s music as much as I can. Definitely was sad when they announced their departure, but they all elevated. Still hoping for one more OF Tape 🙏🏾

I don't see how Odd Future's death was "sad". The majority of them all went on to do bigger and better things. Odd Future was just a stepping stone for them. The members were so stylistically different that a split was inevitable. It was a great way for all of them to get notoriety and build a fanbase. They didn't need Odd Future anymore and had grown out of it.

Seen OF at Slane Castle in Ireland in 2012. 80,000 people in a field. Eminem Yelawolf Slaughterhouse Plan B and Odd Future were performing. Was dope af Odd future were wild throwing sex dolls in the crowd. They had a great run from 2008-2012 with Pro Era, Asap Mob and Slaughterhouse for a bit it was a dope time for groups in hip hop.

Earl Sweatshirt made an album this year in January, called SICK! Wasn't mentioned in the video, check it out :)

i love when people take their times to study artists honestly amazing

Odd Future literally changed all of hip hop

this odd. I been revisiting odd future and what a time. I still have 3 OF shirts but my favorite is my Mellowhype b/w shirt with Hodgy sitting on a bench and a mini left brain next to him. Insane how modern Tyler fans would be repulsed by his older tracks

The amount of talent and success in the group as a whole was ridiculous.

My first concert was an OF concert. I was like 12 lol so many fun memories. Their music helped me through so much.

Honestly frank shouldn’t have a X this dude just be taking his time dropping stuff

Man odd future had us writing OF on the school walls with markers n shit , also one of the reasons I still rock supreme. Man I miss those days so bad . Damn time is moving alil too quick. 😔

Gonna save this one for later big yassine but I see you out here workin!!

proud to support & be a fan, when I could make it LIVE c;

Im still a big Earl fan. I peed on myself when he walked on stage on the Some Rap Songs tour. 🤩✌🏼🤤

First time I heard of anything relating to OF was when Tyler won the 2011 VMA. I heard Yonkers drop and I was like yo this shit lit.

Yo Frank didn’t fall off though he’s literally considered one of the best artists of our generation in any modern conversation.

I remember seeing them online for the first time and the first time I saw Tyler perform. It was incredible for my 16 year old self.

Man I remember they had a great comedy show on adult swim called liquor squad man they were funny those were the glory days

you skipped domo’s most important project.. “no idols” fully produced by the alchemist smh

OF was my childhood man.. I‘m just out of my teens but the Ages 11-16 i was just Dedicated to OF.

great video yassine, love the content