Frank Ocean Opens Up About His Sexuality
A couple of days ago, This Is Max posted a review of Odd Future member and singer-songwriter Frank Ocean's album Channel Orange and in their review they speculated that through his song lyrics he was opening up about how he gets the tingles for peen. Frank Ocean responded to the rumors last night by going on Tumblr and posting what was supposed to be the liner notes for his album, which he eloquently wrote last December while on a plane. Frank writes about the first time he wrapped his heart around another and that another was a 19-year-old dude. The whole thing is worth putting your eyeballs on, but here's a few pieces from it:
4 summers ago, I met somebody. I was 19 years old. He was too. We spent that summer, and the summer after, together. Everyday almost. And on the days we were together, time would glide. Most of the day I'd see him, and his smile. I'd hear his conversation and his silence ... until it was time to sleep. Sleep I would often share with him. By the time I realized I was in love, it was malignant. It was hopeless. There was no escaping, no negotiating with the feeling. No choice. It was my first love, it changed my life. Back then, my mind would wander to the women I had been with, the ones I cared for and thought I was in love with. I reminisced about the sentimental songs I enjoyed as a teenager.. The ones I played when I experienced a girlfriend for the first time. I realized they were written in a language I did not speak yet. I realized too much, too quickly. Imagine being thrown from a plane. I wasn't in a plane though. I was in a Nissan Maxima, the same one I packed up with bags and drove to Los Angeles in.
I sat there and told my friend how I felt. I wept as the words left my mouth. I grieved for them, knowing I could never take them back for myself. He patted my back. He said kind things. He did his best, but he wouldn't admit the same. He had to go back inside soon. It was late and his girlfriend was waiting for him upstairs. He wouldn't tell me the truth about his feelings for me for another 3 years. I felt like I'd only imagined reciprocity for years. Now imagine being thrown from a cliff. No, I wasn't on a cliff, I was still in my car telling myself it was gonna be fine and to take deep breaths. I took the breaths and carried on. I kept up a peculiar friendship with him because I couldn't imagine keeping up my life without him. I struggled to master myself and my emotions. I wasn't always successful.
Frank ended it with: "Thanks. To my mother, you raised me strong. I know I'm only braved because you were first ... so thank you. All of you. For everything good. I feel like a free man. If I listen closely ... I can hear the sky falling too."
Russell Simmons wrote on Global Grind this morning that this is a big day for hip-hop and it shouldn't be an issue anymore, but it is and he hopes Frank's words will help some youngins out there.
The Silver Fox came out on Monday, Frank Ocean came out on Tuesday and it's only Wednesday! The week is still young. Yes, John Travolta, that's your cue to start rehearsing your official "coming out" interpretive dance.
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I didn't know who Frank Ocean was before today. In truth, I still don't. I'll tell you what, though, I'm going to buy some of this kid's music ASAP so maybe people can stop being terrified the coming out will kill their careers.
Do likewise.
That is all.
Loopy, I hope someday you meet your Mr. Darcy.
I'm all for gay acceptance from all musical and theatrical ventures: Tuesday night I was subjected to a party where all the rap was "ho this", "bitches that", "fucking those","mother fucking these"... you get my drift.
But gay is gay and live and let live. there's more "down low" in the rap and hip-hop world than anyone knows.
Submitted by WithinReason... on Thu, 07/05/2012 - 12:02am.
hahaha Im surprised i dont spend my life banging guys who make me swoon with their romantic words.
maybe cuz im a Jane Austen kinda gay :P
Actually not many gay guys are romantic, so thats probably why i havent bang them. lol the most romantic thing a guy has ever said to me was "your suede desert boots are soo cute where did you get them? and i love your natural red lip color, is that natural? OMG NO? what lip balm is that?"
Loopy, in case you don't see the note below... SEE THE NOTE BELOW lololololol ;p
http://www.dlisted.com/2012/07/04/micaela-sch%C3%A4fer-serving-knitting-...
He looks so familiar. I saw his profile on the celebrities and millionaires dating site ____wealthyfinder.com_____ last week. It's said he is interested in dating hotties on that site!
LOL Loopy, I believe you, aren't we all suckers for romance?! Say the right thing and it can be a beautiful ending WITH your beloved scallops and bisque! ღ
((Sal)), gives me hope that you know them! Layers love, just like you! <3
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Submitted by WithinReason... on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 11:33pm.
hahahaha thanks for pointing it out.
It might be a short slide from third to home run but the rewards make a big difference.
3rd base and home run isnt like having "the chicken or the beef"
its like "the chicken or seafood bisque with scallops"
Im a sucker for romance, i just play hard to get, but as soon as someone says lovely words to me, its home run or at least sexy talk on the phone with a happy ending (which ive only ever done with one person when i was young and naive and he was really good at complements).
Submitted by WithinReason... on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 11:33pm.
Loopy, in case you don't see the note below... SEE THE NOTE BELOW lololololol ;p
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Hiya Within!!!
Interesting music recommendation. Who would've thought you like The Communards?
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"Sal, darling, you are the reason some women go gay. ♥" - Submitted by Dog on Fri, 07/09/2010 - 6:32pm.
"life is precious, you must not have watched The Lion King, you heartless fuck"
Loopy, in case you don't see the note below... SEE THE NOTE BELOW lololololol ;p
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I never saw that coming. This is the guy who sings about a "stripper booty and a rack like WOW"
Check out that song "Novacane"
http://youtu.be/TMfPJT4XjAI
Good for him. I do believe he's being honest and that he doesn't necessarily identify with the "gay" label. Thought it might seem a small step for LBGT artists, it's a huge leap for the hip hop community.
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"Sal, darling, you are the reason some women go gay. ♥" - Submitted by Dog on Fri, 07/09/2010 - 6:32pm.
"life is precious, you must not have watched The Lion King, you heartless fuck"
Seemed appropriate...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJH1WSmDfuA
(♥Sommerville!♥) Where's IF, she'd appreciate the Communards, hahaah
I see AC as being a full 20+ years older so not the same thing at all... both are brave in their own way, believe it! That, and youth has a special brand of courage!
Frank writes beautifully. Agree with Loopy, SO ROMANTIC! (Mind you, 3rd to home seems too short a slide for you Loops, hehehe)
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Wow. I don't know who Frank is but I sure want to. We've probably all been in the place he described but feeling his pain and resolute attitude to move forward was so moving. I don't know if he's gay but THIS is courage - being completely open about an unpopular experience at likely cost to his career (hopefully only for the short-term). Anderson Cooper is not a hero for coming out at age 45, after hiding behind b.s. excuses for years. Anyway, this post is about sweet Frank Ocean and he is clearly a stellar man. I do hope he found true love with someone, whether man or woman.
Who is Frank Ocean? Is he related to Billy?
Submitted by Andrei on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 7:25pm.
Penis.
*nods approvingly*
Submitted by sushi on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 5:02pm.
Congrats to him for coming out while his career is on the rise.
Unlike certain celebs who wait until their career is over and they need some attention. Or the ones that hide their ethnicity until it's convenient to be "black" - Mariah Carey and others.
Submitted by Andrei on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 7:25pm.
Penis.
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Go on!
I'm not crying, it's just raining on my face...
I am a stone cold bitch but my eyes welled up as I read his words. Fuck, what a beautiful poet. I really admire him and I hope he finds peace.
P diddy can come out now and nelly too! Come on,gurls!Xoxo
Penis.
I have nothing but admiration for him for coming out, and so eloquently.
Good for him. His community is notoriously gay-phobic;, I'm very proud of him for coming out and talking about his sexuality and am a fan of his honesty if not his music. Note to Tom Cruise: this is how a REAL man behaves.
Never heard of him before but I have now! Just listened to Novacane and that is one great song.
I do Pagents!
That's nice. His career will suffer, but some things aren't about fame and money.
wow, that was beautiful, what a poet....
Congrats to him for coming out while his career is on the rise. That takes a lot of courage.
Idk who this is.Reading "I wasn't in a plane though. I was in a Nissan Maxima..." made me bust out laughing though.
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UNREQUITED LOVE SUCKS. It sucks regardless of whether there's an "identity" issue attached; denial attached; another person involved; it sucks no matter. So I've always seen these sorts of deeply emotional "writings" here like Frank's as rather.....self indulgent and demeaning. But I have written some doozies....and it is very, very therapeudic to write down the feelings of .... unrequited love. Sometimes, it lasts a lifetime....that one love that quit you. Damnit. But, here's some sage advice: if you wanna get over someone, get on someone."
It works....momentarily. And to live in the moment.....ah, the simple pleasures.
My vision of world peace: a chicken in every pot, and pot for all us chickens...and weasels.
Imagine your crotch itching as if it was infested with hundreds of tiny crabs... but it's not infested with...
...oh, wait...
Uh, nevermind.
*makes appointment at clinic*
Good for him! In my eyes he's the biggest baller in the whole hip hop game.
Maybe mother kanye will be next.
Hip-Hop will not be amused. It's difficult to be brave without a gun. Frank Ocean is fearless! Love him!
Some of the mainstream outlets had the headline Ocean Comes Out as Bisexual. Did Ocean- whoever that is- really come out, or did the press kind of tweak it?
Who?
I LOVE Frank Ocean, his mixtapes are amazing! Listen to "There Will Be Tears" or his interpolation of "Strawberry Swing", they are both first rate songs and he's talking about real emotions rather than 90% of what most hip hop is about. Major love to him for just putting it out there.
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"Joe Perry, you are a man of many colors. But I, motherfucker, am the rainbow!”~Steven Tyler
Gardening Girl basically summed it up.
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"What is the Yiddish word for puto estúpido, because that's what he really is" - MK
He's a beautiful writer. Nice to hear from a literate hip hop star, no bitches, no niggas no using z instead of s.
One brave young fellow, especially coming from that industry. Congratulations!
Submitted by Nanners on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 2:00pm.
What a beautiful note. too bad he's gay because I'm half in love with him.
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Well to all the people saying this is for publicity, don't know anything about Frank Ocean. His new album has been highly anticipated by his fans since it will be his first official one. He is CRAZY talented. At 23, being what has been called "the next big thing" in R&B and hip-hop, I am actually really surprised he chose to talk about this now. No bigger homophobes than those in his own community, which totally sucks. I am really proud of him and admire him. Even though there have been rumors of his bi-sexuality, he didn't have to say SHIT! The way he did it makes it even more beautiful. Can you imagine reading that if you were the object of affection he was writing about???!! Le swoon.......
Submitted by parissucksliterally on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 2:09pm.
ALERT THE LOONS!!!
#2 - Which A+ list movie actress who is not married, but might as well be, went and asked for this B list movie actress phone number at the SAG Awards and then after she got it, kissed the actress on the neck and gave her a little bite. Oh yes, this will be revealed.
Angelina Jolie & Amber Heard
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LMAO!!!!!!! Love it!!!!
Isn't Brad supposed to be bisexual as well? I haven't read Ted from Eonline in ages, but the popular guess for Trent Spent is the Chimp, AKA Brad Pitt.
Good for him, I guess. I don't know who the fuck this guy is.
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Douchechill!
Good for him, but the way I read it is that he left some room for plausible deniability if there is a public backlash. All he appears to be talking about is a crush he had on another guy when he was a teenager, and it confused him. He left the closet door open so he could go back in.
Ironically, this guy was a protoge' of Kanye West when he first started out in the industry (your turn Kanye!) And yes, his group member Tyler the Creator (dude is a few fries short of a happy meal I might add) has said some homophobic things in the past( and is also rumored to be down low)but surprisingly congragulated Frank on Twitter after his coming out. These hip hop dudes really need to start being better role models to young black men... and pull up your damn pants! (White boys too!)
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That was beautiful.
Well done Frank. :)
No idea who this is but fair play to him.
Submitted by RandéSleepover on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 2:08pm.
I was hurtling through space at 200' per second. My chute didn't open. The wind ripped at my clothes, my limbs. My eyes wept a river of tears. I thought of my mother, my little kids at home, about all the things I never said. Only I wasn't in space: I was in my '92 Sentra, on my way to 7-11 for more hotdog rolls.
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LOL
With the writing technique he has, this Frank Ocean dude could write a book like "50 shades of gray" sort for middle aged housewives.
I truly believe that you haven't begun to scoop up all of life's beautiful moments until you've heard the line "Watch the wig!" from a piece while sitting on their face. - MK
Didn't he produce one of the recent Kayne and Jigger tracks?
Good luck to him. He seems surprisingly grounded and maybe this will help others too?
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Submitted by RandéSleepover on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 2:08pm.
I was hurtling through space at 200' per second. My chute didn't open. The wind ripped at my clothes, my limbs. My eyes wept a river of tears. I thought of my mother, my little kids at home, about all the things I never said. Only I wasn't in space: I was in my '92 Sentra, on my way to 7-11 for more hotdog rolls.
LMFAO!
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