Frank Ocean and Tyler, The Creator unfollow and rumors swirl of authorized threats, vinyl snubs and the ultimate dying of Odd Future.

Damn, that is the oddest future ever.

Frank Ocean and Tyler, The Creator are two of probably the most good, enigmatic minds in fashionable rap. And they’ve unfollowed one another on social media. That could seem trivial, nevertheless it’s not. We are undoubtedly in an period the place everyone seems to be clout-tapping and algorithm-chasing (or is that reversed?). But this isn’t that. This is private. And it didn’t cease there. Hell, Tyler even unfollowed Frank’s vogue model, Homer. TF. That transfer alone had longtime followers clutching their pearls.

So what’s actually occurring?

Let’s stroll this down rigorously. The unfollowing got here with no actual drama. No bars geared toward one another. Frank Ocean not too long ago launched the Channel Orange vinyl and one thing occurred. Two tracks have been noticeably lacking. “White,” produced by Tyler, and “Golden Girl,” which options him have been each gone. Why? Some say licensing. Maybe. Pettiness? Hmmmmmm….

Tyler, The Creator not too long ago informed followers {that a} “longtime friend” threatened to sue him over a characteristic he needed to drop. Tyler by no means stated who, however the streets are saying it was Frank. This isn’t far-fetched both. Frank reportedly threatened Travis Scott through the Astroworld album rollout. It might be nothing or it might be every little thing.

Then, Tyler dropped Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale with shock options by Kanye West, Vince Staples, A$AP Rocky however not Frank Ocean. Now his new report, Don’t Tap the Glass, continues the pattern. Frank is M.I.A. regardless of being such a pivotal a part of Tyler’s historical past.

This looks like the ultimate nail within the Odd Future casket, no less than for these two.

Odd Future has been extra of an idea for some time now. In 2015, Tyler stated, “I don’t think OF is coming back.” Still, he has by no means stated there was an official breakup. Maybe that was a respect factor. Maybe he didn’t wish to cross what they represented. They have been a riot in creativity.

Sources near the state of affairs say a cease-and-desist from Frank Ocean over using his outdated vocals would possibly’ve been the straw that broke the camel’s again. Seriously, authorized threats between mates is a giant situation.

The optimist in me desires to consider they’ll make good once more. But I is aware of how ego, age and inventive ambition can change into a most cancers. They aren’t youngsters anymore. They’re grown, operating empires and making area for their very own huge manufacturers.

Hopefully, Earl Sweatshirt’s lurking someplace with a mission. Until then, I’ll be listening to that new Clipse album and questioning what might have been.

-illseed out

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