"Yonkers" is a song by American rapper Tyler, the Creator, released digitally as the second single from his debut studio album Goblin on February 14, 2011. It was written and produced by Tyler. It received controversy due to its violent lyrics and numerous disses, although it was critically acclaimed and landed on numerous year-end lists. Tyler also directed a music video for the single, which was also met with positive critical reception and earned him the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. Numerous magazine publications noted "Yonkers" as Tyler's breakout song.