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Popularity Contest 109: Men who know controversy [video]
The spot for last week’s most popular is down to four men in four categories. They are: Hank Williams Jr (representing the Stupid Bitches Club), Daniel Nardicio (with Advice, Op-Ed), Frank Ocean (Entertainment) and Zach Wahls (with Politics). Which one did you pick as last week’s most popular story? Watch and find out!
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GaySocialites.com Information Update: Frank Ocean wins big at VMAs [video]
In this GaySocialites.com Information Update, we tell you how Frank Ocean was the big winner at Thursday night’s MTV Video Music Awards even though New Direction walked away the most Moon Men.
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Watch Frank Ocean's VMA peformance that is generating all the buzz here [video]
Frank Ocean impressed the audience at the MTV Video Music Awards on Thursday night with what is being referred to by critics as a “stunning performance.” The combination of theatrical scenery, raw talent and sincere emotion coupled with the gay comtroversy surrounding Ocean has generated a healthy buzz.
Ocean performed a very raw version of his unexpected hit, “Thinking About You.” The simple love song took on a whole new meaning after Ocean came out of the closet discussing a previous relationship with another man on his blog making him the first openly gay hip hop performer in history.
Although his performance is the one generating all the buzz following Thursdays awards, Ocean shared the stage with such big names as Pink and One Direction.
Ocean’s debut album, “Channel Orange,” is available in stores and online now.
Is hip hop now pushing no homo-phobia?
When rapper Frank Ocean came out of the closet earlier this year, many wondered how well a gay hip-hop star might be received. As it turns out, the hip hop industry is moving from “no homo” to “no homophobia”.
First 50 Cent, JayZ and Kanye West pledged their support for Ocean and gay rights, now Snoop and Ice-T are coming out for the gays.
Snoop thinks it is a sign of change.
“People are learning how to live and get along more, and accept people for who they are and not bash them or hurt them because they’re different,” he said.
Ice-T said it all depends on the lyrics they’re putting down.
He said: “I’ve done hardcore hip-hop in my life where masculinity is at a premium. At this moment right now, we’re in the world of pop-rap and it doesn’t really matter right now. These guys are singing, it’s pop music and being in pop and gay is OK.”
“It would be difficult to listen to a gay gangster rapper… If you’re a gangster rapper like myself and Ice Cube… if one of us came out and said something, that would be a big thing. That would be like, ‘Whoa! What?’”
Since coming out, Ocean has seen little resistance from those within the hip hop community.
