Who is Tyler Grosso? Here’s everything you need to know

There are many and different types of celebrities – from actors and singers to models, bloggers, fiction writers, chefs, fashion designers and even humanitarians. But being identified as a real celebrity depends on the extent to which you are able to distinguish yourself through your skills or talents. For celebrities like Tyler Grosso, it’s their skillful handicrafts. Get to know more interesting facts about Tyler Grosso.

Who is Tyler Grosso?

Tyler Grosso is a California-based American fashion designer best known for his brand Super Radical. Grosso was born on December 1, 1993 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Raised by his mother since his father left the family when he was two years old, Grosso grew up a very shy child but it started to leave him when he was in high school. It was also in high school that he developed a passion for clothing design. His passion was inspired by an American hip-hop collective Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All, normally abbreviated as Odd Future. His high school teacher, moved by his graphic design class project, also encouraged him to create his own line of clothing. To pursue this newly discovered passion, Grosso had to drop out of school, but

As a die-hard fan of the famous American rapper, record producer, Rakim Mayers, better known by his stage name ASAP Rocky; and Steven Rodriguez, better known as ASAP Yams (both are co-founders of the American hip-hop group known as ASAP Mob), Grosso moved to New York to work as an assistant for the group and there he learned more about fashion and how to mix and match clothes to make a difference. Grosso was also inspired by 70s films, music and documentaries and in 2015 he left ASAP to launch his own streetwear under the Superrradical brand.

Everything you need to know about Tyler Grosso

1. A$AP Yams was the Grosso’s mentor

Within the A$AP group, Tyler Grosso worked primarily under ASAP Yams not only as an assistant but also as a right-hand man and best friend. He left to form his own clothing line after Yam’s untimely death in January 2015. Grosso worked with the Mob for three years.

2. The Grosso’s clothing is inspired by music and historical events

Grosso’s clothing references various hip-hop and rock bands and singers such as The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Doors and even Britney Spears, the American singer, dancer and actress.

3. Superrradical is known for its authenticity

Superrradical has so far gained a huge following with the brand’s collections typically selling out within the first hour of release. The brand is truly authentic and is known for not hammering an ideology down their fans’ throats, the clothing line simply reflects whatever and everything Tyler feels when designing them. He describes the brand as “a mood board of my emotions.”

4. Tyler designs all his own clothes.

Tyler Grosso makes his designs on his own and uses the internet as a tool to put his clothes in front of his target audience. One of the Grosso-produced shirts had an image of praying hands airbrushed alongside Britney Spears’ lyrics reading “At Night I Pray.” Another of his streetwear pieces has an image of Atlanta godfather Gucci Mane.

5. Tyler took a break from designing clothes

In 2017, Tyler decided to take a break from his fashion design. Tyler couldn’t handle the overwhelming volume of orders from his fans and he just wants to take a step back and recharge a bit.

6. Tyler’s accomplice in rape allegation

The young clothing designer has been accused of being an accomplice in the rape of a young woman named Philomena. According to her statement on social media, the woman said that Tyler, alongside WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore, was fully involved in her rape which happened in October 2017. Tyler has yet to commented on the matter, but Amore was suspended by WWE following the accusations.

7. Girlfriend Tyler Grosso

Tyler dated fellow Los Angeles fashionista, style blogger, and too-poor Instagrammer. Her original name is Layla Shapiro and she is from Palm Springs. Too Poor has been featured in stores such as Bullet magazine, Galore, Complex and The Cobra Shop. Currently, she has her own eponymous clothing line, Too Poor. She worked as a marketing assistant/social media manager for a cute and wild e-commerce store called Shop Jeen. Tyler also dated Grace Shields, another Instagram celebrity who goes by the account name “gtshields”. Shields is known for posting selfies and moments from her daily life, but her social media fandom has faltered.