Frank Ocean followers ought to most likely rely themselves fortunate that his Coachella efficiency even went forward, if reviews are to be believed.
It’s mentioned that the 35-year-old suffered a ‘severe ankle harm’ simply days earlier than taking to the stage, leading to last-minute adjustments to his set.
Frank was reportedly concerned in a motorcycle accident, with sources claiming the incident occurred whereas he was on the competition rehearsing.
Insiders added that, whereas Frank wasn’t on stage when he was damage, the mishap concerned bikes used to roam across the Empire Polo Membership grounds.
TMZ mentioned the harm was extreme sufficient for docs to advise the musician to alter his manufacturing.
One in all these adjustments concerned using an ice rink, which was supposedly constructed for Frank’s set.
It’s additionally believed a casting director reached out to a bunch of Los Angeles-based hockey groups in March for an unspecified paid efficiency.
As soon as the skaters acquired to the audition, they declare they noticed Frank in particular person.
An insider added that 100 gamers had been solid they usually rehearsed on an elevated ice rink at Paramount Studios earlier than heading to the desert for a costume rehearsal the week earlier than Coachella kicked off
Alas, the ice rink couldn’t be used, with the solid knowledgeable on Sunday that the routine had been axed.
They hadn’t had a wasted journey, although, as they as an alternative joined Frank as backing dancers.
The reviews come after followers of the rapper – actual identify Christopher Francis Ocean – had been lower than impressed after they couldn’t even watch him carry out.
His set was imagined to be live-streamed on YouTube, nonetheless, it gave the impression to be pulled from the schedule on the final minute. Â
On the finish of the weekend, loads of Frank’s supporters took to Twitter to blast the competition – the place different headliners have included Unhealthy Bunny, BLACKPINK and extra – and air their frustrations.
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In line with the Impartial, Frank’s efficiency ought to have began streaming at 10.05pm PDT however a message appeared on YouTube that learn: ‘Frank Ocean shouldn’t be scheduled to seem on the Coachella dwell stream.’
It’s believed he was additionally late to the stage, however that matter is but to be solved.
Reps for Frank Ocean have been contacted for remark.
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