Recent activity surrounding musician Frank Ocean suggests the artist may be preparing to release new music, potentially in 2025. Speculation has increased following alleged new online accounts, rumored public displays, and snippets of music surfacing.
Hints about potential new work include an alleged private Instagram account created in March 2025 under the username “kikiboyyyyyyy.” The account reportedly had a small number of followers, including known music figures SZA, Sean Matsukawa, and Michael Uzowuru.
Uzowuru, a producer, previously worked with Frank Ocean in Miami, a collaboration reported last year by The New York Times. The reported presence of Uzowuru among the account's limited followers fueled speculation that their joint efforts might continue.
The profile picture for the alleged “kikiboyyyyyyy” account reportedly featured an image of basketball figure Michael Jordan from a 1997 interview where Jordan discussed returning from retirement. Fans interpreted this choice as a symbolic hint about Frank Ocean's own potential return to music after a period away from the public eye.
Further fueling rumors was an alleged billboard near the Coachella music festival this year, reportedly displaying "Kiki Boy 2025." The timing of the rumored billboard's appearance shortly after the alleged Instagram account creation was seen by some as intentional, aligning with past instances where the artist has used subtle methods to signal upcoming projects.
Frank Ocean's voice also reportedly appeared in a recent YouTube video titled "BPPV IX" posted by UFC fighter Payton Talbott. A brief snippet, reportedly audible between the 11:35 and 12:09 minute marks, included the artist singing in the background.
This appearance led some fans to connect it to a previous social media message from artist Playboi Carti, who had urged Frank Ocean to share a music snippet. The snippet in the video was interpreted by some as a response.
Frank Ocean returned to Instagram in August 2023 and has shown intermittent activity since then, primarily through stories featuring personal moments and music he is listening to. Occasional posts have provided glimpses into his work, including a story showing him working at a keyboard in London.
In November 2023, Frank Ocean reportedly shared a short audio snippet of a new track on Instagram. The low-key presentation, featuring his voice over an instrumental, prompted widespread discussion and hope among fans for a potential album release. While no official announcement followed, the activity reinforced the idea that he continues to create music.
Despite some reports challenging the authenticity of specific details, such as the alleged billboard's existence or the exact source of the profile picture, the pattern of increased online and public activity over the past year suggests Frank Ocean is gradually becoming more visible. He appears to be continuing his creative work, releasing projects on his own timeline, as has been characteristic of his career.
