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The first time Om’Mas Keith heard the entirety of Frank Ocean’s Channel Orange—an album he helped create alongside Frank and a close team of collaborators—he grabbed the nearest bottle of champagne. Maybe a few almonds, too.  “It’s a delicious beverage that takes time,” the Grammy-awarded producer explains to Complex. “Champagne and almonds go well together. […]

Your Frank Ocean fix is here. As fans patiently await new material from the reclusive artist, a recently surfaced video provides a brief glimpse into his pre-stardom days. A clip shared by YouTube user Daymond Burditt shows a young Ocean singing at his 2005 high school graduation in New Orleans. The video begins with a fellow graduate introducing […]

As he begins to wrap up his North American Call Me If You Get Lost Tour, Tyler, the Creator performed in Los Angeles on Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. During the live-streamed performance, Tyler shared a story about his 2011 collaboration with Frank Ocean, “She,” revealing that he originally wrote the Goblin cut with another guest in mind. “I […]

It seems Drake’s jewelry collection might have just gotten pricier. On Friday night, the Certified Lover Boy posted a series of Instagram photos in which he is seen rocking an iced-out necklace from Homer— Frank Ocean’s high-end apparel and accessories brand. The piece, dubbed the “Sphere Legs High Jewelry Necklace,” is the most expensive offering from the imprint, costing […]

It’s top of a new year, which—for the pandemic era iteration of live music—means fans and organizers alike are left with a number of question marks surrounding major festivals like Coachella. The Indio, California-set festival hasn’t taken place since 2019 due to continued COVID-19 concerns. The initially announced lineup for the ultimately-called-off ’19 event included confirmed headliners […]

Frank Ocean delivered this holiday season. On Saturday, the award-winning artist returned with a special Xmas edition of Blonded Radio on Beats 1 Apple Music. The show included excerpts from Ocean’s previous conversation with Wim Hof, aka “The Iceman”—a Dutch extreme athlete/motivational speaker who specializes in cold therapy and breathing techniques.  Ocean said he spoke with Hof “some […]

Nothing has been the same since the ATLiens landed with their debut album Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik in the early ‘90s. Living up to their name, Outkast’s arrival was an invasion of New York-dominated hip-hop, and they received an onslaught of boos when they accepted their ‘95 Source Award for Best New Rap Group. The South had somethin’ to […]

ComplexCon returns to Long Beach Nov. 6 – 7 with hosts J. Balvin and Kristen Noel Crawley, performances by A$AP Rocky and Turnstile, and more shopping and drops. Secure your spot while tickets last! Buy tickets Lil Nas X opened up about what it was like to meet Frank Ocean, one of his biggest idols, […]

Frank Ocean’s Blonde, though its carefully assembled inner workings are unquestionably timeless, turned five entire years young back in August. And while any true fan is fully supportive of great work often taking great amounts of time, it’s hard to deny that detailed updates about the follow-up—especially if the latest report turns out to be […]

Fashion’s biggest night is back. The Met Gala returned after a hiatus last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Traditionally reserved for the first Monday in May, this year’s event is being held in September and features a theme of “American Independence,” which was inspired by the Costume Institute’s upcoming “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion” exhibition.  As […]