"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).
Composition 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.
Alternate 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.
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "Like Him" Chart (2024–2025) Peakposition Australia (ARIA) 55 France (SNEP) 147 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) 28 Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan) 16
Year-end charts + Year-end chart performance for "Like Him" Chart (2025) Position Global 200 (Billboard) 140 US Billboard Hot 100 62
Certifications
Release history +Release history for "Like Him"RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesFebruary 11, 2025Rhythmic contemporary radioColumbia
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