Travis Scott gives Tyler ICU the ultimate seal of approval: a legendary moment in Amapiano
Travis Scott had his fanboy moment after he shared that he finally met the Amapiano hitmaker, Tyler ICU.
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South African Amapiano sensation, Tyler ICU (real name Austin Khulani Baloyi), has gained himself a massive and solid fanbase worldwide, including A-list celebrities such as American rapper, Travis Scott.
The internationally recognised DJ recently wowed the American rapper, who took to his Instagram stories to share his excitement over meeting Tyler ICU.
The “Highest in the Room” hitmaker captioned his post: “Finally, seen the goat @tylericu.”
This was followed by a carousel of videos as Scott captured the “Mnike” hitmaker behind the decks as the crowd yelled “Piano, Piano” in the background.
Goat is a term or an acronym that is used quite often to describe someone who is remarkable for their talent.
According to “USA Today”, its origins come from boxer Muhammad Ali, who was referred to as "The Greatest." His title eventually became "The Greatest of All Time," or "G.O.A.T."
Even though it is used quite often in the music industry, it is also popular in sports as well as other fields.
Tyler ICU gained widespread popularity in 2023 after he released a track titled “Mnike”, which has amassed over 70 million views on YouTube. American singer and Fenty Beauty owner, Rihanna, once revealed that it is her favourite song.
Besides receiving co-signs from his fellow industry colleagues, the producer’s career is reaching greater heights as he has received multiple nods from local and internationally acclaimed awards.
Baloyi’s music has also been recognised by prestigious awards such as the MTV European Music Awards and the Metro FM Music Awards, and he has also been nominated at the 2024 BET Awards.
He has also co-produced a lot of Amapiano hits such as “Ebasini”, “Manzi Nte” and “Bella Ciao” which have amassed over 1 million views on YouTube.
Tyler ICU has also collaborated with prominent and popular figures in the Amapiano scene, including DJ Maphorisa, Kabza de Small, Kamo Mphela, Kelvin Momo and many more.
Scott is also one of the most popular rappers worldwide and has recently worked with SA’s very own pop singer, Tyla, on his latest album “Jackboys 2”, and he was also featured on Tyla’s hit song “Water” remix.