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Drake Booed Off Stage at Camp Flog Gnaw in Frank Ocean Mix-Up
11 Nov
Summary
- Drake was booed off stage at a 2019 festival expecting Frank Ocean.
- Fans chanted 'Frank' when Drake was revealed as the surprise headliner.
- Drake ended his set early, and Tyler, The Creator later criticized the crowd.
Seven years ago today, on November 11, 2019, Drake experienced a rare hostile crowd reaction at Tyler, The Creator's annual Camp Flog Gnaw festival. Anticipation was high for a surprise headliner, with fans fervently hoping for a Frank Ocean appearance.
Despite being introduced by Tyler, The Creator, the crowd's cheers for Drake quickly turned to boos when it became clear he was the sole surprise act. Fans chanted "Frank" throughout his performance, even as he played fan-favorite tracks and album cuts.
Feeling the crowd's unrest, Drake ended his set early. He later took to Instagram, jokingly announcing a 10-year residency at the festival in response to the backlash.
Tyler, The Creator voiced his frustration with his audience's behavior, calling it "mob mentality." He defended Drake's performance and criticized fans for acting "like aholes" when their expectations weren't met.
