Tyler, the Creator Blows Up the 2026 Grammys with “Thought I Was Dead” and “Sugar on My Tongue”: Watch

Tyler, the Creator celebrated his six nominations with a performance of “Thought I Was Dead” and “Sugar on My Tongue” at the 2026 Grammys.

Tyler started by marching to stage in his Chromakopia getup, flanked by similarly-dressed soldiers, before the broadcast cut to black and white. He performed “Thought I Was Dead,” followed by a nod to fellow Chromakopia track “Like Him.” After an outfit change and a spoken-word interlude from Regina King, the rapper jumped into a red sports car for “Sugar on My Tongue.” And then he blew up the stage. No, for real — he literally blew up the stage. Watch Tyler, the Creator’s set below.

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It’s a busy evening for Tyler, the Creator, who received nominations for two separate studio albums from the last two years: 2024’s Chromakopia and 2025’s Don’t Tap the Glass. Chromakopia received nods for Album of the Year, Best Rap Album, and Best Album Cover, with “Darling, I” and “Sticky” being nominated for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song, respectively. Meanwhile, Don’t Tap the Glass earned a nod for Best Alternative Music Album. Tyler ended up winning the award for Best Album Cover, which was presented for the first time at the 2026 Grammys.

You can find our full coverage of the 2026 Grammy Awards here.