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Justin Bieber just isn’t understanding the hate that Frank Ocean has acquired for his April 16 efficiency at Coachella. The singer was in attendance for Frank’s set together with his spouse Hailey Bieber, and took to Instagram to indicate him some love. “I was blown away by Frank Ocean’s Coachella performance,” Justin wrote. “His artistry is simply unmatched, his style, his taste, his voice, his attention to detail. I was deeply moved. It made me want to keep going and get better as an artist. He continues to set the bar high and gave me a night I will never forget! Thanks Frank.”
Coachella was Frank’s first dwell efficiency in almost six years, nevertheless it was met with excessive criticism. Not solely did the singer come to the stage almost an hour late, however followers who couldn’t be on the present in individual have been upset to search out out on the final minute that the set wasn’t being dwell streamed. Once Frank did lastly start his set, confusion ensued all through the efficiency, as effectively.
Frank’s Coachella headlining second was described as “messy” and “disappointing” by many on-line. Those in attendance might barely see the singer onstage, as he was hidden behind screens and partitions of individuals strolling round him. There have been additionally notable pauses between songs, main attendees to consider that these onstage have been unprepared for the efficiency basically.
Justin is not any stranger to figuring out the difficulties of a dwell present. Earlier this yr, he needed to cancel his personal world tour to concentrate on his well being. After taking part in months of dates within the spring of 2022, Justin introduced he was suspending the Justice tour as he battled Ramsay Hunt syndrome. Although he returned to the stage in August 2022, he as soon as once more put a pause on performing by the start of September. In March 2023, it was confirmed that the tour, which was imagined to proceed into Europe this yr, had been totally cancelled, with no postponement dates.
“I realized I need to make my health a priority right now,” Justin stated in September 2022. “I’m going to take a break from touring for the time being. I’m going to be okay, but I need time to rest and get better.”