Earl Sweatshirt has revealed that he and former fellow Odd Future member Frank Ocean have not spoken in a long time.
Sitting down for a rare interview with The New York Times’ Popcast, Earl discussed his relationships with his various former Odd Future comrades.
He said: “I talk to Tyler more than I talk to Frank. I haven’t talked to Frank in a brick. He is doing that shit. He can drop anytime he wants. Or not.”
The 31-year-old rapper dropped Live Laugh Love, his fifth solo album today (August 22) and is comprised of 11 tracks and runs less than 25 minutes long.
Earl Sweatshirt on Odd Future’s legacy and where he stands with Tyler, The Creator & Frank Ocean
“I talk to Tyler more than I talk to Frank — I haven’t talked to Frank in a brick.” (via NYT’s Popcast) pic.twitter.com/1TIqoljd60
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He only announced the album a week ago after he hosted a surprise listening party in Los Angeles but did not appear himself, instead sending a stand-in to perform his songs.
The listening party also featured previously unheard songs leading to speculation of a new album which has now been made official.
Last year, Earl reunited with Tyler, The Creator at Coachella.
During Tyler’s headlining set at the second weekend of the festival last year, the Odd Future founder surprised fans with an appearance from Earl, who joined him on stage for a couple of songs.
The pair performed “AssMilk” from Tyler’s 2009 album Bastard, marking the first time the song has been performed since 2014.
They also joined forces for a performance of “Rusty” from Tyler’s 2013 album Wolf.
Their bromance was on full display as the longtime friends shared a hug and some kind words before Earl departed the stage.
“Earl muthafucking Sweatshirt!” Tyler yelled into the mic. “My muthafucking brother. I love this guy so fucking much.”
Earl returned the favor by saying: “Tyler, The fucking Creator, man. Look at the biggest show on Earth.”
Earl Sweatshirt and Tyler, The Creator previously linked up in 2023 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Earl’s debut album Doris.
In August, the former Odd Future groupmates reconnected on stage at the Novo in Los Angeles as Tyler joined Earl to perform their 2013 collaboration “Whoa.”
The pair also hugged it out on stage and posed for pictures while showing love to their former collective.
