Who is Esmeralda to Frank Ocean as concert snap confuses fans?

Earlier this week, fans spotted Frank Ocean attending one of fellow rapper Tyler, The Creator’s shows in Madison Square Garden. 

The snap of the artist soon made its rounds on social media, with others noting he was standing alongside a girl named Esmeralda.

Now some are curious to know who Esmeralda is and her connection to Frank Ocean. Let’s take a look…

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Frank spotted at Tyler, The Creator’s MSG show

Earlier this week, Tyler, The Creator, played two shows at Madison Square Garden (13/14 March) as part of his Call Me If You Get Lost 2022 tour. 

On the second night of the MSG shows, fans spotted Frank Ocean as they snapped pictures of him watching Tyler, The Creator’s performance from the sidelines. 

As pictures of him at the event began trending among fans, some claimed he was standing alongside a girl named Esmeralda. 

Following the post, some are now curious to know more about the mystery girl and how she is connected to the rapper.

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Who is Esmeralda to Frank Ocean?

While she has been referred to as Esmeralda by fans, her real name is actually Chloe Clancy, and she is the daughter of Frank Ocean’s former managers Christian and Kelly Clancy. 

According to MTV, Frank Ocean and the Clancy’s parted ways in 2014, having been signed with them since 2010. The artist went on to sign with global management and entertainment company Three Six Zero as per The Hollywood Reporter. 

Christain and Kelly also managed the rap collective Odd Future, which Frank Ocean was also a member of. 

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Get to know Esmeralda, aka Chloe Clancy

Fans who have followed Frank Ocean’s career over the years may recognise Chloe as sweet snaps of her with the rapper have previously made the rounds online. 

Chloe, who is now 14 years old, does not appear to yet have a social media page of her own however her mother Kelly and dad Christian often post of her on their feeds. 

In honour of her birthday in July last year, Kelly shared a series of pictures of Chloe as she celebrated her turning 14: 

Amber Peake

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