Frank Ocean has pulled out of his headlining slot at Coachella weekend 2 this coming Sunday (April 23) and can reportedly get replaced by Blink-182.
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Frank Ocean’s withdrawal was introduced through the singer’s company, Huxley in a press release to press. Huxley’s assertion reads: “Frank Ocean won’t be acting at weekend 2 of Coachella.”
“After struggling an damage to his leg on competition grounds within the week main as much as weekend 1. Frank Ocean was unable to carry out the supposed present however was nonetheless intent on performing, and in 72 hours, the present was reworked out of necessity. On physician’s recommendation, Frank Ocean shouldn’t be capable of carry out weekend 2 attributable to two fractures and a sprain in his left leg.”
Frank Ocean shared his personal assertion, saying: “It was chaotic. There may be some magnificence in chaos. It isn’t what I supposed to point out however I did take pleasure in being on the market and I’ll see you quickly.”
Whereas Coachella has but to announce a alternative headliner, a supply “near the state of affairs” has instructed Selection that Frank Ocean shall be changed by Blink-182. Neither Coachella nor Blink-182 have confirmed the alternative.
Huxley’s assertion now confirms studies from earlier this week claiming Ocean’s Coachella set was drastically altered after sustaining an ankle damage. A supply near the manufacturing of Ocean’s weekend 1 set instructed Pitchfork that “medical doctors suggested Ocean take stress off his ankle by altering his manufacturing for the present”.
It was additionally reported {that a} portion of Ocean’s set was initially meant to characteristic determine skaters on an ice rink. That plan was in the end scrapped on the final minute after Ocean’s damage.
Frank Ocean’s Coachella set – which marked his first efficiency in six years – was one met with controversy earlier than it even started. Simply hours earlier than Ocean was scheduled to take the stage, it was introduced that his set wouldn’t be livestreamed for followers watching from dwelling, inflicting an uproar on-line.
Frank Ocean took to the stage an hour later than scheduled and needed to reduce his set quick after being knowledgeable that he had run out of time. This resulted within the competition breaking its permitted curfew, contributing to a tremendous of over $100,000. Try followers’ blended reactions to Ocean’s set right here.
In the meantime, Blink-182’s last-minute addition to Coachella Weekend 1 marked the primary time the band have carried out since reuniting with Tom DeLonge in 2022.
The band’s return was a welcomed one, with NME‘s Erica Campbell highlighting 5 key moments from their set, together with a spine-chilling fan sing-along to ‘I Miss You’. Verify that out right here.
