Many have congratulated Frank Ocean for coming out despite the anti-gay sentiments of the Hip Hop world. However, the timing of his announcement strangely correlated with promotion for the upcoming release of his new album, "Channel Orange," on July 17. One New York rapper, Mysonne, feels Ocean is a "coward," and that he is using his sexuality as a publicity stunt.

Upcoming singer Frank Ocean has reportedly come out of the closet in his debut album. Ocean, 24, has written songs for Justin Bieber and John Legend and has also appeared in Jay-Z and Kanye West's album "Watch The Throne." In his debut album "Channel Orange", Ocean refers to his love interest as "him" rather than "her" , which prompted fans to question whether he is homosexual.