SHADE: Is Target REFUSING to Sell Frank Ocean’s ‘Channel Orange’?

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Is Target REFUSING to Sell Frank Ocean’s ‘Channel Orange’??

Super retailer Target says it will not carry the album because of the album’s early release, but Ocean’s manager Christian Clancy is accusing the store of being homophobic. In a tweet, Clancy wrote:
“Target has refused to carry Franks album due to iTunes exclusive. Interesting since they also donate to non equal rights organizations.”
 
The tweet has since been deleted but the sting remains, whether due to business or outside factors that the retail giant won’t carry the album. In response, Target issued a statement to that reads: "The claims made about Target's decision to not carry the Frank Ocean album are absolutely false. Target supports inclusivity and diversity in every aspect of our business. Our assortment decisions are based on a number of factors, including guest demand."Target has a longstanding tradition of supporting music and artistry that reflects the diverse landscape of American culture. Our history of partnering with diverse artists includes recent partnerships with a variety of musicians, such as Ricky Martin, B.o.B., and Gloria Estefan."


Soon after, Clancy backtracked from his original statement in a series of tweets: "I apologize for my comments about Target. They are not carrying Frank's album because it went digital first. Not for ANY other reason. … My response was simply an emotional knee jerk reaction. … Stop. Breath. Do the best you can. Be honest. Keep it moving."
Apparently addressing the iTunes exclusive, Target said in a statement: "At Target, we focus on offering our guests a wide assortment of physical CDs, so our selection of new releases is dedicated to physical CDs rather than titles that are released digitally in advance of the street date."

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