Frank Ocean is stirring anticipation among fans who believe a new album could be on the way, marking what would be his first full-length release since 2016’s Blonde. Although he has shared only a few singles in the years since, Ocean recently caused a stir when fans discovered an alternative Instagram account, @kikiboyyyyyy, that features a photo of Michael Jordan holding up three fingers—interpreted as a sign that his third album is coming soon.
The account follows Ocean’s official page and is followed by SZA and producer Michael Uzowuru, a longtime collaborator. Adding to the speculation, Rolling Stone reports that “KiKi Boy 2025” billboards have appeared in Coachella Valley just ahead of the festival’s opening weekend. The matching username and the billboard text have led many fans to believe that new music may be imminent.
Ocean’s potential return to Coachella could also be part of the plan. His 2023 headline set at the festival was widely criticized, and a surprise appearance this year could offer a chance at redemption. Recently, Ocean previewed a new song in a YouTube vlog posted by UFC fighter Payton Talbott, who is rumored to be Ocean’s boyfriend. The video included a previously unreleased track reminiscent of Blonde, with Ocean singing, “I read your diary, every line / I wanna drink your words like wine.”
Though Ocean hasn’t released a full project since 2016 or a single since 2020, he has continued sharing music through his Blonded Radio show on Apple Music and has hinted at studio work in recent years. Pharrell confirmed last year that Ocean is still deeply involved in creating music, telling Zane Lowe: “You know he’s cooking. Frank stays in the kitchen. And it’s probably the reason why he doesn’t serve as much. He really enjoys the culinary process.”
