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Tyler, the Creator whispers answers in MTV interview

Tyler, the Creator from Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All poses at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, Aug. 28, 2011, in Los Angeles. Getty Images

(CBS) Tyler, the Creator won Best New Artist on MTV's Video Music Awards Sunday. Not that it went to his head, though he did whisper answer's in a post-win interview into his bandmate's ear, who then repeated Tyler's answers.

Pictures: MTV VMAs show highlights
Pictures: 2011 VMAs press room

When asked by MTV News what he thought of winning Best New Artist, Tyler whispered to Jasper Dolphin, who relayed Tyler's response: "I like cheese," said Jasper.

Tyler accepted the award for Best New Artist from Taylor Lautner and Selena Gomez. His bleep-heavy speech ended with, "F--k. To all the kids watching you can do this s--t."

Tyler, the Creator leads the hip-hop collective Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All.

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