Celebs React to Frank Ocean Opening Up About His Sexuality
Stars show support for the brave R&B singer.
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Frank Ocean: "I Feel Like A Free Man" - Yesterday [July 4] as America celebrated its 236th year of Independence, Odd Future singer Frank Ocean did some liberating of his own. The smooth singer-songwriter discussed for the first time, via letter he wrote on his Tumblr page, a relationship he had with a man when he was 19-years-old. Though the now 24-year-old did not mention being gay or bi-sexual, he did admit that he fell in love with the unknown man “4 summers ago, and he feels like “a free man” now that he has “no secrets to keep.” The revelation immediately made the “Thinking of You” crooner a trending topic on Twitter. While fans debated the morality in an issue like this, Ocean received a wealth of support from many of his musical peers and stars in Hollywood. Much like the saying goes here at BET, “we got you,” fans and stars alike proved that to Frank Ocean with t...
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Solange Knowles (@SolangeKnowles) - “I salute you, brave soul. Independence Day. @frank_ocean”The outspoken Solange Knowles is quite proud of the statement Frank Ocean made on this Fourth of July.(Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
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Rocsi (@Rocsidiaz) - "I congratulate the courage 2 b who u r in a industry that so judgmental."106 & Park co-host Rocsi praises Frank for courageously expressing himself and ignoring the naysayers.(photo: John Ricard / BET)
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Tyler the Creator - “My Big Brother Finally F****** Did That. Proud Of That N**** Cause I KNow That S*** Is Difficult Or Whatever,”Though he has been much-maligned for his anti-homosexual lyrics, fellow Odd Future member Tyler, the Creator was proud of the revelation his band mate made.(Photo: EPA/STEVE C. MITCHELL /LANDOV)
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Stacy Barthe (@StacyBarthe) - "@frank_ocean so happy for you! It takes courage to be who you are!"BET Music Matters artist Stacy Barthe, who has been a longtime collaborator with Frank Ocean, finds joy in the singer-songwriter's bravery.(photo: John Ricard / BET)
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Stephen Hill (@StephenGHill) - "Salute and support to a man changing the game simply by being true to himself: musically and personally. Fantastic. Frank Ocean." (Photo: Ben Hider/Picturegroup)
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RuPaul (@RuPaul) - "Dear @frank_ocean, I ask that U guide my thoughts, my feelings & my perceptions AMEN"The legendary pop singer and first drag superstar, RuPaul gives praise to Frank Ocean for his honesty. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) - “Profoundly moved by courage of @Frank_Ocean.”Hip Hop mogul/guru Russell Simmons has seen it all, but even he was touched by Frank Ocean's letter.(Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
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Tika Sumpter (@iamtikasumpter) - "Frank Ocean thanks for living your truth in this crazy world. You inspire many. #ucantdenytalent" (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
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Rita Ora (@RitaOra) - "Once a brave soul opens up life doesn't seem as hard as you thought it was. @frank_ocean inspirational." (Photo: Stuart Wilson/Getty Images)
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Earl Sweatshirt (@earlxsweat) - "Proud of Frank."Odd Future memeber, Earl Sweatshirt is one of the many whom Frank Ocean was thankful for "keeping his secret." (Photo: Facebook)