Tyler, The Creator Taps Lauren London, Nia Long, Willow Smith + More For ‘Darling, I’ Video

Tyler, The Creator is keeping the Chromakopia era alive with a stunning new visual for his track “Darling, I.”

The self-directed video, released this week, plays like a retro film reel—blending romance, humor, and cultural callbacks with Tyler’s trademark eccentricity. Among the standout appearances are Nia Long, Lauren London, and Willow Smith.

Other cameos include Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce, Teezo Touchdown (who is also featured on the track), Na-Kel Smith, Chase Infiniti, Oriane Strohhacker, and Jasmine Rutledge.

The video opens on a 1970s-inspired bus depot, where Teezo Touchdown plays the driver ushering passengers into a world of vibrant set pieces. From there, viewers are taken through a series of intimate, playful, and surreal vignettes—each with its own flair.

NIA LONG MAKES AN APPEARANCE:

One of the buzziest moments comes when Nia Long leans in toward Tyler as if to kiss him, only to mischievously stick out her tongue. Willow Smith, meanwhile, joins Tyler in portraying members of the Black Panther Party, sharing a playful photo booth moment that adds political undertones to the otherwise whimsical storytelling.

Lauren London also takes center stage in an evocative booth scene, while Lionel Boyce channels tension in a gritty payphone exchange. The aesthetics throughout feel drenched in nostalgia, complete with vintage wardrobes, analog backdrops, and subtle references to Tyler’s Chromakopia motifs.

Though Tyler recently shifted focus with his 2025 album Don’t Tap the Glass, the “Darling, I” video doubles down on the visual narrative that accompanied Chromakopia. Tyler, who directed the video under his real name Andrew Okonma, continues to lean into bold color palettes, whimsical costume design, and layered symbolism—cementing his role not just as a rapper but as a full-fledged auteur.