Jerrod Carmichael Crush on Tyler, the Creator: A Tale of Unrequited Love
In a candid revelation during the premiere episode of “The Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show,” the comedian bared his heart about his feelings for none other than his close friend, Tyler, the Creator. The emotional rollercoaster that followed is both humorous and poignant.
“One, it’s embarrassing, a little bit, and obviously [there’s] the fear of it being so totally unrequited,” Carmichael said of the rapper’s response.
Jerrod Carmichael Crush on Tyler
Jerrod Carmichael, known for his unfiltered honesty, confessed to falling head over heels for his “best friend,” Tyler. He decided to take the plunge and express his feelings via text. But little did he know that this would lead to an awkward twist.
Carmichael explores the doomed declaration of love in the premiere episode of his new series, Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show, which premiered Friday, March 29. He opens the show by sharing with a comedy crowd about falling for his best friend and telling him via text in 2021.
Also Read: Discover Behind Euphoria Season 3 Delay: Where the Show Goes After High School
Carmichael’s heartfelt message read: “I know you didn’t ask for this, but somewhere down the line, I developed feelings for you, and I don’t know what to do with that.” After sending the text, he promptly turned off his phone and sought refuge in therapy. His therapist’s excitement was palpable—apparently, this kind of drama rarely unfolds in real time!
Tyler’s Response:
Tyler’s reaction came in the form of a brief voice note: “Hahahaha, you stupid bitch.” 🤔 Carmichael was left puzzled, wondering what exactly that meant.
Despite the fear of unrequited love, Carmichael made things less weird. He invited Tyler to be his date for the 2022 Emmys, where Carmichael was nominated for his intimate stand-up special, “Rothaniel.” While waiting for Tyler’s response, Carmichael considered a backup plan involving Grindr dates. Talk about creative problem-solving!
“Part of me wants to play musical chairs on Grindr the day of,” Carmichael said ahead of the Emmys.
A few days before the award ceremony, Tyler finally declined, leaving Carmichael to take a friend – identified as “anonymous” and shown wearing a ski mask and goggles – instead. Toward the end of the episode, Carmichael and Tyler sat down to discuss their friendship. The rapper explained that the news of the comedian’s feelings was “a lot to download” and said he viewed Carmichael more like family.
Tyler finally replied, declining the invitation: “Dammmm, I shoot all day. Thanks, tho, that is lit.”
“Getting news like that and then avoiding it is a way to avoid change,” Tyler said. “That’s like a brother. That man’s like family. ”
In another intimate moment from the premiere episode, Carmichael shared a congratulatory voice message from his mom after winning his Emmy, despite his estrangement from his family over his sexuality. (Carmichael publicly came out as gay in Rothaniel.)
“It’s just really funny that me and my family aren’t really speaking, it’s over some gay shit, and then I win an award on television,” Carmichael said, “and like, ‘we still got to reach out.'”
But Carmichael’s friend “anonymous” is among the biggest critics of the comedian’s “exhibitionist” Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show, saying his attempt to self-Truman Show himself through the series is “not truth.”
“There’s public and private,” Anonymous said in the docuseries, “And then there’s masturbatory public.”
Still, Carmichael said that living out in front of the world is an attempt to keep him honest.
“I keep saying I want to live more truthfully, and I find myself alone a lot and I can’t tell if it’s because I’m afraid of telling the truth,” he said.
Carmichael confronted Tyler about the lingering awkwardness in an on-camera discussion. The unrequited love story continues, leaving us with laughter, curiosity, and a touch of heartache.
