“When I was growing up, there was nobody in my family - not even my mother - who I could look to and be like, 'I know you've never said anything homophobic.' So, you know, you worry about people in the business who you've heard talk that way. Some of my heroes coming up talk recklessly like that.”

American singer and songwriter

Frank Ocean is an American singer and songwriter. He is widely associated with alternative R&B, and music critics have credited him with helping shape the genre. He has also received two Grammy Awards and a Brit Award. His work is noted for its influence on contemporary popular music, especially within alternative R&B. Critics often point to his role in expanding the sound and reach of the genre, alongside the recognition he has received from major award bodies.