Frank Ocean is not the type to make public appearances. The artist also hasn't released new music in years. Because of this, it was no surprise that someone tried to make money from an AI version of him. Earlier this month, Frank fell victim to an unfortunate incident where his voice was replicated using artificial intelligence. This led to a scammer profiting immensely from it. The scammer, known as "mourningassassin," shared a series of AI-generated tracks on Discord. They took advantage of fans' long-standing desire for new music from the California singer. He hasn't released an album since his 2016 effort Blond.
In an interview with Motherboard, the scammer disclosed their method of hiring a musician to create nine counterfeit Frank Ocean tracks. The musician used top-notch vocal snippets of Ocean's voice. The scammer uploaded one of these snippets on the platform in early April. Of course, it captured the attention of numerous fans of the singer. Among those who reached out were two buyers who were willing to pay a substantial amount for Frank Ocean's music collection. The scammer claimed to have made approximately $13,000 from this deceptive scheme.
Frank Tries To Go Incognito At A Beyonce Show
Frank Ocean tends to be more than a little bit reclusive. As such, he understandably surprised fans by making a rare public appearance at Beyoncé's "Renaissance" Tour show in London. Known for his elusive nature, his presence at the event garnered significant attention. Despite trying to blend in by wearing a hoodie, pictures and videos emerged of him in the crowd. At one point, it seems as though he waves at some people that noticed him. The videos were posted on the HipHopDX twitter, which you can see above.
It's not surprising that Frank Ocean and Beyoncé share a connection, considering their previous collaborations. They have worked together on tracks such as "I Miss You" from Beyoncé's album 4, "Superpower" from her self-titled album, and Frank Ocean's "Pink & White" from his acclaimed Blond album. Joining the list of notable guests at Beyoncé's European shows were Megan Thee Stallion and Future, who were spotted attending her Paris performance. What do you think of Frank Ocean's reclusive nature? Let us know in the comments below!