Like Him
2025 single by Tyler, the Creator featuring Lola Young
"Like Him" is a song by American rapper and producer Tyler, the Creator from his eighth studio album, Chromakopia (2024). It features English singer Lola Young, and was written and produced entirely by Tyler. It was sent to US rhythmic radio on February 11, 2025, as the third single from Chromakopia.
The track has received widespread acclaim from both critics and listeners, and is widely regarded as one of the standout songs on the album. The song also hit several charts, including number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was certified 2× platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
01Composition
The song includes soul elements and piano-led production. In the lyrics, Tyler, the Creator dwells on his conflicted feelings regarding his upbringing and growing up with an absent father, wondering if he would end up like him. Tyler reflects on his resemblance to his father, which his mother has always shown awe in, and sings about him "chasing a ghost" as he never knew him. The outro features a message from his mother, who takes responsibility for his father's estrangement from the family due to her poor choices and confesses that he had always wanted to be involved in Tyler's life.
02Alternate version
On the Test Pressing Version 1 vinyl and CD versions of the album, this song has a second verse from Tyler as well as a few unfinished/mumble lyrics.
03Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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04Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium (BRMA) | Gold | 20,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada) | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| France (SNEP) | Gold | 100,000‡ |
| Mexico (AMPROFON) | Platinum | 140,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ) | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI) | Gold | 400,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA) | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
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| Central America (CFC) | Gold | 3,500,000† |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
05Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | February 11, 2025 | Rhythmic contemporary radio | Columbia |
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