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Tyler, The Creator recently complimented Jackson State University‘s band for performing one of his songs.

On Saturday, Jackson State’s marching band, the Sonic Boom of the South, gave a standout show as the Tigers took on the Alabama State University Hornets. Online clips of the performance featured the band offering its rendition of Tyler’s song “Sticky” featuring GloRilla, Sexyy Red and Lil Wayne, from his latest album, Chromakopia, left Tyler impressed. 

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Jackson State’s Sonic Boom of the South played a rendition of Tyler, the Creator’s “Sticky” featuring GloRilla, Sexyy Red and Lil Wayne in the fifth quarter against Alabama State:(h/t: @ShowtimeWeb) pic.twitter.com/CK9G0Zf8PX— Kalan Hooks (@KalanHookstv) November 17, 2024

He retweeted one of the videos, writing, “THIS IS WHY I MADE STICKY!!!!!! THIS IS WHY I ARRANGED IT THAT WAY. THIS BEAUTIFUL MY HEART IS FILLED.”

Others chimed in, which led to positive online conversations about the Sonic Boom.“The tubas bringing the thump! I don’t know the song, but that was fantastic! Souls Crushed!” one user wrote. 

The tubas bringing the thump! I don’t know the song, but that was fantastic! Souls Crushed!— I got nothing (@TheRealPanicFC) November 17, 2024

“I love hbcu band culture! Of course I’m biased too but idc idc idc. We have so much flavor 🥰🥰🥰,” another tweeted. 

I love hbcu band culture! Of course I’m biased too but idc idc idc. We have so much flavor 🥰🥰🥰— ArmyofOne✨💚☥ (@VibrantSoul9) November 17, 2024

“I was waitinggg for this! You can’t listen to Sticky and not think about HBCUs,” a third shared. 

I was waitinggg for this! You can’t listen to Sticky and not think about HBCUs .— THEE GEM. (@Jonesing__) November 18, 2024

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