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Drake announces OVO Fest, invites Frank Ocean and James Blake

Drake announces OVO Fest, invites Frank Ocean and James Blake

May 16th, 2013

He’s baaack! Toronto’s very own Drake has announced his annual OVO Festival and what a line-up we have already. The rapper has invited Frank Ocean and James Blake this year to join him at his hometown show, which has expanded to two days this year, August 4th and 5th at the Molson Amphitheatre. Ocean and [...]

Frank Ocean wins Webby Award for Person of the Year

Frank Ocean wins Webby Award for Person of the Year

April 30th, 2013

We already knew that Frank Ocean was the person of the year in our hearts, but thankfully someone has made that prize a reality. The Webby Awards, which celebrates excellence in online culture, recently gave the Person of the Year Award to the artist for his role as a musician and cultural icon. In a [...]

Frank Ocean “Lost” (Video)

Frank Ocean “Lost” (Video)

April 12th, 2013

Frank Ocean’s stock is so high that even a video of tour footage is still an exciting thing for us to see. And that’s what he’s given us for “Lost,” a compilation of clips mirroring the lyrics from the song, but also documenting his new found jet-setting lifestyle. The simplicity works with shots from various [...]

Frank Ocean named an influential LGBT star by Out Magazine

Frank Ocean named an influential LGBT star by Out Magazine

April 11th, 2013

Frank Ocean has been singled out as an influential LGBT public figure in Out Magazine’s 2013 Power List. The 25-year-old R&B singer, who came out publicly last year, placed tenth in the annual list that recognizes fifty influential LGBT Americans. Topping the list was Apple’s CEO Tim Cook, followed by talk show host and comedienne [...]

Snoop Lion opens up about Frank Ocean and homosexuality in hip hop

Snoop Lion opens up about Frank Ocean and homosexuality in hip hop

April 8th, 2013

Hip hop legend Snoop Lion has (formerly known as Snoop Dogg) declared that the world of rap will never accept homosexuality. In a new interview with the Guardian, the rapper-turned-reggae artist claimed that Frank Ocean’s coming out was only accepted because “he ain’t no rapper.” Snoop believes that homosexuality is only acceptable among singers. “It’s [...]

Justin Bieber rejected Tyler the Creator and Frank Ocean

Justin Bieber rejected Tyler the Creator and Frank Ocean

April 2nd, 2013

Tyler the Creator has admitted that Justin Bieber rejected a song that he and Frank Ocean wrote for the teen idol’s Believe album. The 22-year-old rapper opened up about the collaboration that almost happened in a new interview with Billboard. “I want to take Justin Bieber for a month and just lock him up in [...]

Frank Ocean already working on new album

Frank Ocean already working on new album

February 20th, 2013

Frank Ocean appeared on Zane Lowe’s BBC Radio 1 program yesterday and revealed that he has been working on new content for a follow up album for his hit record Channel Orange. Frank commented, “I’m like 10,11 songs into this next thing. It’s another cohesive thing bordering on a concept album again. At the end [...]

Today’s Top 10: Biggest 55th Annual Grammy Nominees

Today’s Top 10: Biggest 55th Annual Grammy Nominees

February 6th, 2013

On Sunday, the biggest night in music is going down! The 55th Annual Grammy Awards promise to be a crazy event. I mean, have you seen how cool all the nominees are? To get you prepped, tonight’s list is all about this year’s biggest nominees. Don’t miss brand new episodes of Today’s Top 10 every [...]

Frank Ocean forgives and Chris Brown is still out there

Frank Ocean forgives and Chris Brown is still out there

February 4th, 2013

We first reported on the Chris Brown and Frank Ocean altercation last week as news of a brawl outside of a Los Angeles recording studio involving both artists broke. We don’t want to get mixed up in the particulars as the only people who know what exactly went down are the people who were present [...]

Chris Brown and Frank Ocean get in parking lot brawl

Chris Brown and Frank Ocean get in parking lot brawl

January 28th, 2013

TMZ is reporting that Chris Brown and Frank Ocean got into a brawl last night in the parking lot of a LA recording studio over…a parking spot? Sources from Chris’ team are saying that Ocean blocked Brown’s car when he attempted to leave the studio. Brown reportedly offered to shake Ocean’s hand when a member [...]

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