Frank Ocean Pens Powerful Tribute to Prince

“I’M NOT EVEN GONNA SAY REST IN PEACE BECAUSE IT’S BIGGER THAN DEATH.”

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With all the frenzy surrounding Prince‘s untimely passing this morning and the sheer flood of tributes coming in from all sides, Frank Ocean‘s new write-up stands out. Taking to Tumblr, the reclusive Channel Orange singer penned a powerful piece concerning Prince and the late legend’s impact on Frank Ocean’s life. Both a brief analysis of Prince and his legacy and a tribute to the man’s greatness, Ocean’s post about Frank Ocean certainly serves as one of the most meaningful, albeit brief pieces shared about Prince today. You can read the entire write-up here.

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