Celebs React to Frank Ocean Opening Up About His Sexuality

Stars show support for the brave R&B singer.

Frank Ocean  - As a man who rocked hip hop and R&B as much with his personal bravery as he did with his breakout album, Channel Orange, Frank Ocean's debut snags an Album of the Year nod. (Photo: Karl Walter/Getty Images for Coachella)

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Frank Ocean: "I Feel Like A Free Man" - Yesterday [July 4] as America celebrated its 236th year of Independence, Odd Future singer Frank Ocean did some liberating of his own. The smooth singer-songwriter discussed for the first time, via letter he wrote on his Tumblr page, a relationship he had with a man when he was 19-years-old. Though the now 24-year-old did not mention being gay or bi-sexual, he did admit that he fell in love with the unknown man “4 summers ago, and he feels like “a free man” now that he has “no secrets to keep.” The revelation immediately made the “Thinking of You” crooner a trending topic on Twitter. While fans debated the morality in an issue like this, Ocean received a wealth of support from many of his musical peers and stars in Hollywood. Much like the saying goes here at BET, “we got you,” fans and stars alike proved that to Frank Ocean with t...

Solange Knowles (@solangeknowles) - TWEET: "I've never painted myself as a team natural vice president. I don't know the lingo and I don't sleep with a satin cap…"   Solange Knowles makes some unexpected statements about her natural hairstyles.(Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

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Solange Knowles (@SolangeKnowles) - “I salute you, brave soul. Independence Day. @frank_ocean”The outspoken Solange Knowles is quite proud of the statement Frank Ocean made on this Fourth of July.(Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

Rocsi (@Rocsidiaz) - "I congratulate the courage 2 b who u r in a industry that so judgmental."106 & Park co-host Rocsi praises Frank for courageously expressing himself and ignoring the naysayers.(photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Rocsi (@Rocsidiaz) - "I congratulate the courage 2 b who u r in a industry that so judgmental."106 & Park co-host Rocsi praises Frank for courageously expressing himself and ignoring the naysayers.(photo: John Ricard / BET)

Tyler, the Creator - Tyler, the Creator was arrested in Austin, Texas in March for allegedly inciting a riot at his 2014 SXSW concert, which left two dead and 23 injured. Police said the Odd Future frontman "encouraged behavior causing an immediate danger and injury to persons." He also allegedly influenced the crowd to push through gates, which inspired a "push, push, push!" chant. A week after his arrest and he was released on a $25,000 bond, and he released a statement saying the word "riot" was an "unfortunate and inaccurate description of what occurred."(Photo: EPA/STEVE C. MITCHELL /LANDOV)

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Tyler the Creator - “My Big Brother Finally F****** Did That. Proud Of That N**** Cause I KNow That S*** Is Difficult Or Whatever,”Though he has been much-maligned for his anti-homosexual lyrics, fellow Odd Future member Tyler, the Creator was proud of the revelation his band mate made.(Photo: EPA/STEVE C. MITCHELL /LANDOV)

Stacy Barthe (@StacyBarthe) - "@frank_ocean so happy for you! It takes courage to be who you are!"BET Music Matters artist Stacy Barthe, who has been a longtime collaborator with Frank Ocean, finds joy in the singer-songwriter's bravery.(photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Stacy Barthe (@StacyBarthe) - "@frank_ocean so happy for you! It takes courage to be who you are!"BET Music Matters artist Stacy Barthe, who has been a longtime collaborator with Frank Ocean, finds joy in the singer-songwriter's bravery.(photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Stephen Hill  - ‏@StephenGHill: Not her biggest hit, but a powerful song showcasing her velvet-wrapped voice....my favorite. RIP Donna Summer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KIh3fcuwpE(Photo: Ben Hider/Picturegroup)

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Stephen Hill (@StephenGHill) - "Salute and support to a man changing the game simply by being true to himself: musically and personally. Fantastic. Frank Ocean." (Photo: Ben Hider/Picturegroup)

RuPaul (@RuPaul) - "Dear @frank_ocean, I ask that U guide my thoughts, my feelings & my perceptions AMEN"The legendary pop singer and first drag superstar, RuPaul gives praise to Frank Ocean for his honesty. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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RuPaul (@RuPaul) - "Dear @frank_ocean, I ask that U guide my thoughts, my feelings & my perceptions AMEN"The legendary pop singer and first drag superstar, RuPaul gives praise to Frank Ocean for his honesty. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Russell Simmons: October 4 - The hip hop mogul is as youthful as ever at 55.  (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) - “Profoundly moved by courage of @Frank_Ocean.”Hip Hop mogul/guru Russell Simmons has seen it all, but even he was touched by Frank Ocean's letter.(Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Tika Sumpter (@iamtikasumpter) - "Frank Ocean thanks for living your truth in this crazy world. You inspire many. #ucantdenytalent" (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

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Tika Sumpter (@iamtikasumpter) - "Frank Ocean thanks for living your truth in this crazy world. You inspire many. #ucantdenytalent" (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

Rita Ora @RitaOra - Tweet: "HOW WE DO I luv u all so much #howwedotonumber1 we are on iTunes! We will make history! Man I cn't breathe I can neva breathe wen I'm excited"Rita Ora celebrates her third No. 1 single on iTunes UK.(Photo: Stuart Wilson/Getty Images)

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Rita Ora (@RitaOra) - "Once a brave soul opens up life doesn't seem as hard as you thought it was. @frank_ocean inspirational." (Photo: Stuart Wilson/Getty Images)

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Earl Sweatshirt (@earlxsweat) - "Proud of Frank."Odd Future memeber, Earl Sweatshirt is one of the many whom Frank Ocean was thankful for "keeping his secret." (Photo: Facebook)

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Earl Sweatshirt (@earlxsweat) - "Proud of Frank."Odd Future memeber, Earl Sweatshirt is one of the many whom Frank Ocean was thankful for "keeping his secret." (Photo: Facebook)

DJ Drama (@DJDrama) - "I commend Frank Ocean on his courage. I support him & will continue to be a fan of his work." (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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DJ Drama (@DJDrama) - "I commend Frank Ocean on his courage. I support him & will continue to be a fan of his work." (Photo: John Ricard / BET)