Frank Ocean

A couple of days ago, rumors started bouncing around that there are some lyrics on Frank Ocean's upcomingChannel Orange that reveal he's bisexual. There weren't any specific lyrics cited, and Frank didn't make any comments on it, so it seemed likely that this was another case of the Internet twisting up some idea and running with it. 

But tonight, Frank Ocean published a picture on his Tumblr. The picture is a screenshot of a text document written on a computer. The document is titled "thank you's." It was written in December of 2011 while Frank was on a plane from New Orleans to Los Angeles. 

The note reads like an open letter to the world, and in it, Frank tells the story of meeting a guy four summers ago and falling in love. He goes on to explain that it never turned into what he wanted, but that it was his first true love and that he is thankful for it.

- Complex 

Not to minimize the bravery of Anderson Cooper, but Ocean lives in a different world and caters to an audience where these topics are much more taboo than with CNN viewers. This is a conversation that needs to happen in hip-hop and R&B, and it's finally beginning to.

Frank Ocean was one of the important voices in 21st century American R&B even before this. Check out some of his music at the links below.

Final thought: I'm glad I live in a country where Frank Ocean feels free to say this. We still have to get better, but I think we're getting there. Happy Fourth, y'all.

Frank Ocean - Nostalgia, Ultra.


FRANK OCEAN [swim good] from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.


FRANK OCEAN [Novacane] from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.


Frank Ocean - Strawberry Swing (Music Video) from MMCCV on Vimeo.