Follow us on

Orlando's Hip Hop Live Online 24/7

recent on-air advertisers

Now Playing

Power 953FM
Orlando's Hip Hop ...

Posted: 5:48 a.m. Wednesday, July 4, 2012

R&B Artist Admits He's Gay 

Frank Ocean ODD Future's, Frank Ocean has written a letter to the world admitting that he's gay.   At least that's what it sounds like. 

Frank Ocean started his career as a ghost-writer for Justin Bieber and John Legend and decided to drop his own song last year called, Novacane. 

His popularity grew so much that he is now releasing an album, Channel Orange

"4 summers ago, I met somebody," he wrote. "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.

"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 to the women I had been with, the ones I cared for and thought I was in love with.

"I sat there and told my friend how I felt. I wept as the words left my mouth. I grieved for then. 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 the truth about his feelings for me for another 3 years. I felt like I'd only imagined reciprocity for years.

"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.

"I don't have any secrets I need kept anymore. There's probably some small s**t still, but you know what I mean. I was never alone, as much as it felt like it. As much as I still do sometimes. I never was. I don't think I ever could be. Thanks. To my first love, I'm grateful for you.

"Grateful that even though it wasn't what I hoped for and even though it was never enough, it was. Some things never are. And we were. I won't forget you. I won't forget the summer. I'll remember who I was when I met you. I'll remember who you were and how we've both changed and stayed the same.

"To my mother. You raised me strong. I know I'm only brave 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."

Odd Future member Tyler, the Creator later tweeted that he was "proud" of Ocean.

- More power to you, Frank!  It's a tough world out there, especially in the hip hop industry, and you taking a chance and admitting WHO you are is awesome. 

 
 
 

© 2013 Cox Media Group. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad ChoicesAdChoices.

Rovi Portions of Content Provided by Rovi Corporation. © 2012 Rovi Corporation