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Frank Ocean’s Coachella performance made the headlines, marking the first time he appeared on stage in six years. Unfortunately, the icon’s performance has received a lot of criticism from disappointed fans. But on the other hand, Justin Bieber lauds Frank Ocean’s performance.
Fans Condemn Frank’s Coachella Performance
On April 16, Frank returned to the stage for the first time in six years at the 2023 Coachella. The singer began his controversial performance by singing several of his hits, including White Ferrari, Crack Rock, and Self-Control.
However, while Frank Ocean’s highly-anticipated performance sat well with some fans, others were quite disappointed for various reasons. Firstly, the 35-year-old rapper appeared on stage nearly an hour after his scheduled performance.
Also, fans who couldn’t be at present live discovered at the last minute that the show wasn’t live streamed on YouTube. In addition, once Frank Ocean finally began his set, there was confusion throughout the performance.
According to reports, the people present could barely see Frank, who was hidden behind walls of people walking around him. In addition, there was a lack of merchandise and notable pauses between songs.
This led attendees to believe that those onstage were generally unprepared for the performance. Overall, fans described Frank Ocean’s Coachella performance as “lackluster,” messy, and disappointing.
Justin Bieber Defends Frank Ocean
While disgruntled fans have aired their disappointment, Justin Bieber lauds Frank Ocean’s performance. A few hours ago, Justin took to Instagram to show some love to the rapper amid the criticism.
The 29-year-old, who was present during the performance with his wife, shared that Frank’s performance blew him away. According to Justin, Frank’s artistry, style, voice, and attention to detail were “simply unmatched.”
He noted that the performance deeply moved him, making him want to continue and improve as an artist. “He continues to set the bar high and gave me a night I will never forget. Thanks, Frank!” Justin concluded.
Besides Justin, fans have also taken to social media to support Frank. According to many, the singer’s performance was different, as there’s nothing wrong with being different.