Grammy Award-winning rapper Tyler, the Creator is joining the Fortnite Icon Series soon! Here’s everything we know.
American rapper Tyler Gregory Okonma, better known as Tyler, the Creator, is joining Fortnite as the latest member of the Icon Series. Although Epic Games has yet to confirm the crossover, numerous leakers have circulated reports indicating that the Grammy Award-winning artist will soon be in the game.
This article covers everything we know about the collaboration, including when we expect it to launch and what you can expect when it does.
Tyler, the Creator x Fortnite: Everything we know
Fresh off the release of his latest album, "Don't Tap The Glass," Tyler, the Creator is on track to become the newest member of Fortnite's Icon Series. This will put him amongst the likes of Bruno Mars, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, and many others, all of whom have Skins and other cosmetics in the game.
Neither the rapper nor Epic Games has revealed the partnership, but leakers like HYPEX have confirmed it will happen. Following the game's most recent update, more concrete details emerged regarding what fans can expect when the collab launches.
First and foremost, the release date of the Tyler, the Creator x Fortnite crossover is expected to occur sometime within the next week, as various leakers have reported. It will feature multiple cosmetics that will be available via the Item Shop.
Here are all the cosmetics we expect to see per NotPaloleaks:
- Two Skins (four stylers per skin)
- Two Back Blings
- Two Wraps
- Two Pickaxes
- Two Emotes
- One Contrail
One of the two Skins is called "Chroma," which is likely a reference to Tyler, the Creator's eighth album. Other items include a Ferrari based on the rapper's personal car and Fortnite Festival Jam Tracks.
Are people excited for this crossover?
Fortnite truly has something for everyone, and the Tyler, the Creator collaboration is another perfect example. Amid receiving multiple nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards, the timing makes sense for this partnership.
The consensus is primarily positive, with fans and even non-fans showing appreciation for the multiple alternate styles expected. Tyler, the Creator has become famous for his unique style, and it should be interesting to see all the cosmetics when they drop.
