American rapper and singer, Tyler, The Creator, has expressed his deep passion for music, admitting that his love for it surpasses any romantic relationship he's ever had.

Speaking during an Instagram chat, Tyler revealed that his connection to music began in childhood and has only grown stronger over the years.

“Music isn’t just a hobby for me,” he said. “As a kid, I wasn’t into toys—I was into CDs. I loved it when my mom took me to stores like Warehouse Music. I’d sit by the CD racks and read the credits. That was everything to me.”

He went on to confess, “I’ve been to birthday parties, but I was more excited about going to music stores. I love music more than any girl I’ve dated—and they’re aware of that. I always told them, ‘I like you, but you’ll never come before music.’ Making music is something I’ll do for the rest of my life.”