Photos by Chris McPherson

We’ve been hard at work to hit you upside your head with dope shit for the latest issue of Mass Appeal, and we’re extremely excited to unveil the first of three covers—yes, three—for Mass Appeal Issue #55, starring Tyler, The Creator and Eric André.

Tyler and Eric have been terrorizing TV by taking the traditional formats of a sketch comedy and a public access show, respectively, and each adding their personal brand of weirdness, improv, and general mayhem. To put it bluntly—Tyler, The Creator and Eric André are out here fucking shit up.

For the cover story of Issue 55, writer Gabriel Alvarez braved the salvage yard behind Apex Electronics in Southern California to chop it up with these two televisionaries while photographer Chris McPherson captured the madness. During the course of the interview, Tyler and Eric touched on everything from 69ing with Joan Rivers (RIP) to Ferguson. They dropped knowledge, a barrage of F bombs, and even shared an intimate Death Grips moment.

The magazine is also sporting a new Editor-In-Chief, Noah Rubin. Rubin has been affiliated with Mass Appeal–as both writer and editor–since the early 2000’s, and in 2014 he maintains the essence of what the magazine values and champions, and brings those principles to a whole new generation of folks who thirst for a different perspective on culture. In addition, Rob Kenner–long time editor at Vibe Magazine–has stepped into the role of Editor-At-Large. His years of experience and endless Rolodex can be felt in the strength of the Mass Appeal’s 55th Issue.

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the photo shoot for the cover Issue 55 below. Afterwards, check out an excerpt from our interview with Tyler, The Creator and Eric André. And if you haven’t already, subscribe to receive a copy of Mass Appeal Issue #55 here.