Tyler ICU is a renowned South African DJ and record producer who is making waves in the entertainment industry. Known for his music and production skills, he is one of the talented individuals in the industry.
Tyler ICU Biography
Tyler ICU who’s real name is Austin Kulani Baloyi is a well known DJ and an amapiano producer from South Africa. He gained massive recognition in the entertainment industry after the release of “Mnike” which was certified platinum.
Early Life
Austin Kulani Baloyi who’s professionally known as Tyler ICU was born on the 3rd of January, 1989 in Tembisa, Johannesburg, South Africa.
He grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa while residing with parents. Currently, we do not have more information on his educational background.
Career
Tyler ICU started his musical ambitions from a young age; he was 15 when he started to display signs of his talent.
He worked his way in the music industry and has seen his effort rewarded with success.
Tyler ICU is currently signed to South Africa music label, Blaqboy Music and has since worked with numerous top musicians including DJ Maphorisa, King Monada, Cassper Nyovest, Kabza De Small and DJ Pepper amongst others.
Being an individual who loves hard work and dedication, he has created a lot of famously known tracks and produced a lot of videos for big names in the industry including Riky Rick and Sha Sha.
Tyler ICU enjoyed a lot of fame after the release of “Mnike” which received a lot of accolades from fans. It was no.1 for 4 months on Billboard South Africa and The Official South Africa Charts while certified platinum.
Tyler ICU aims to compete on the global stage one day. He works closely with DJ Maphorisa and looks to learn a lot under the wings of the music producer.
Among his songs, Bella Ciao (2020) and Banyana (2021) are more prominently known.
Age
Tyler ICU is 36 years old.
Personal Life
Tyler ICU got engaged to his girlfriend, Lorraine Moropa, as of January 2025. They’ve been in a relationship since 2023 and have been quite opened about their love for each other on social media. Lorraine shared the news of their engagement on Instagram, posting beautiful pictures from their special moment and expressing her gratitude to God for their love. The proposal took place in Zanzibar on January 3, 2025, which was also Tyler ICU’s birthday.
Nominations
Some of the awards which Tyler ICU has been nominated for include;
- Tiktok Viral Song of The Year at the 2022 South Africa Music Awards
- Record of The Year at the 2022 South Africa Music Awards
- Best African Act at the 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards
Social Media
You can connect with Tyler ICU via;
Instagram: (@tylericu)
Twitter: (@tyler_icu)
Net Worth
We estimate Tyler ICU’s net worth to be between R9 million and R18 million.
