The fans will not get to see Frank Ocean perform during the second week of Coachella! A representative of the American singer-songwriter has confirmed that he will not be headlining slot at Coachella this Sunday.
Frank Ocean whose full name is Christopher Francis Ocean will not be seen during Coachella weekend 2. Keep scrolling further to know the reason behind Frank Ocean’s exit from the second weekend of Coachella.
Why did Frank Ocean pull out of Coachella weekend 2?
Frank Ocean will not be taking over the stage during Coachella weekend 2. Not long ago, a representative of the singer told Variety that the musician will not be performing during the second week of Coachella.
For those of you who are unaware, let us share with you, the Thinkin Bout You crooner suffered “an injury to his leg on festival grounds in the week leading up” to weekend one of Coachella. He got 2 fractures and a sprain in his left leg.
The statement read, “Frank Ocean will not be performing at weekend 2 of Coachella. After suffering an injury to his leg on festival grounds in the week leading up to weekend 1. Frank Ocean was unable to perform the intended show but was still intent on performing, and in 72 hours, the show was reworked out of necessity.”
It further read, “On doctor’s advice, [Ocean] is not able to perform weekend 2 due to two fractures and a sprain in his left leg.” The note ended with a statement from the singer that said, “It was chaotic. There is some beauty in chaos. It isn’t what I intended to show but I did enjoy being out there and I’ll see you soon.’ — Frank Ocean.”
Frank Ocean was supposed to headline Coachella in 2020
The Novacane singer was previously scheduled to headline Coachella, one of the most highly anticipated festivals in the year 2020. However, the music festival was delayed by COVID. He last performed at the popular music fest in 2017.
In 2020, Travis Scott, Frank Ocean, and Rage Against the Machine were all set to headline Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in the Indio desert in California. Then, the festival which takes place in April was postponed to October 2020 in the wake of Covid-19.
Other artists who were set to perform at the music festival included Calvin Harris, City Girls, Big Sean, Night Owls, Omar Apollo, and Rex Orange County. The music fest was finally scrapped altogether in April 2021.
Then, Riverside County Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser said, “The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and the Stagecoach Country Music Festival currently scheduled for April 2021 are hereby canceled.”
Kaiser went on to say, “This order is intended to reduce the likelihood of exposure to COVID-19. If COVID-19 were detected at these festivals, the scope and number of attendees and the nature of the venue would make it infeasible, if not impossible, to track those who may be placed at risk.”
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