When Frank Ocean broke the internet with this live SNL performance in 2012

Self control by Frank Ocean

frank ocean released “thinkin bout you” as the lead single to his debut album channel orange, 12 years ago today

"People are just afraid of things too much. Afraid of things that don't necessarily merit fear." - Frank Ocean

"Word Association" with Chevy Chase and Richard Pryor, considered one of the best SNL sketches of all time, 1975

is that john mayer?

didn’t break my internet

Pyramids!

Every frank ocean fan knew were they was when this day happened at Coachella 😭

Frank Ocean released ‘Sweet Life’ 12 years ago today Here’s a rare video of him performing it live for one of the first times ever

Frank Ocean's live performance on Saturday Night Live (SNL) in 2012 certainly made waves, but it's a bit of an overstatement to say he "broke the internet." However, his performance was notable for several reasons. On September 15, 2012, Frank Ocean appeared as the musical guest on the 38th season premiere of SNL. He performed two songs from his critically acclaimed album "Channel Orange": "Thinkin Bout You" and "Pyramids." The latter performance was particularly noteworthy for featuring guest guitarist John Mayer. The performances were well-received by critics and audiences alike, with many praising Ocean's unique blend of R&B, soul, and experimental pop. Additionally, his appearance on SNL helped to further solidify his status as a rising star in the music industry. While it's not accurate to say he "broke the internet" in the sense of causing a massive, widespread disruption, his SNL performance was a significant moment that garnered a lot of attention and praise. #frankocean