Thebe Neruda Kgositsile (born February 24, 1994), better known as Earl Sweatshirt, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He released his debut mixtape,
EARL, as a free digital download on the OFWGKTA website at sixteen years-old, with the help of founding OFWGKTA member
Tyler, the Creator. During the years of 2010 - 2012, he was sent to a reform school, which prompted the #FreeEarl meme. His debut studio album,
Doris, was released in 2013 to widespread critical acclaim. He followed this release up with his second album,
I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outsi… read more