Frank Ocean Comes Out, First Love Was A Man

For the last few days the Internet world has been speculating the report originating from "This Is Max" about whether or not Odd Future member Frank Ocean is bisexual. With the internet taking this story, Frank has decided to release a letter on his Tumblr page that he wrote last year. Frank said that he originally wanted to release it with his album Channel Orange on July 17th, but with the rumors decided it was time. The letter is rather long, so I will summarize but then give a link to read the full letter.

Frank writes about how 3 years ago he spent an entire summer with a man, and the things that he felt was something that he never felt before. He talks about realizing that all the women that he had been with and whom he thought he loved, never made him experience the feeling that he had for this man. Ocean goes on to talk about how when he finally got the courage to tell the man how he felt, the man said that he did not feel the same way and then soon left to be with his girlfriend.

Also in the letter Ocean talks about telling his friends about his sexuality. While reading the letter, I assume that these friends are the Odd Future group. He says that it was a very difficult thing for him to let out, but he says that his friends are a reason that he is able to deal with his situation and keep him alive.

After Frank Ocean let this letter, Tyler, The Creator tweeted and showed his support in his own way. Tyler who usually comes across as homophobic in his songs showed his support but saying

So I think this proves that all of Wolf Gang is behind Ocean and his sexuality, and so should all of their fans. I've already read some fans saying that they will delete all of Frank Ocean's songs because they are about loving men. To that, I say so what? 90% of love songs can be for either sex or any sexuality. If you are really willing to give up listening to the fantastic music that Frank Ocean makes because of his bisexuality, maybe you need to sit down and think about your life. If Tyler of all people accepts it, you should too.

If you would like to read the full letter, click here

Stumpy