Tyler The Creator Predicts His Own Death, "I'm Going To Die Like That"

According to Tyler, he believes his fate will be the same as famous late Beatles singer John Lennon.

"You know how John Lennon died?," Tyler asked in an interview. "I'm going to die like that. And I already know who this kid is." (Pitchfork)

Lennon was fatally shot in New York City on December 8, 1980.

During the summer of 1980, Lennon returned to recording, signing a new contract with Geffen Records. Comprised equally of material by Lennon and Ono, Double Fantasy was released in November to positive reviews. As the album and its accompanying single, "(Just Like) Starting Over," were climbing the charts, Lennon was assassinated on December 8 by Mark David Chapman. Lennon's death inspired deep grief from the entire world; on December 14, millions of fans around the world participated in a ten-minute silent vigil for Lennon at 2 p.m. EST. (All Music)