Frank Ocean fans may have received an unexpected gift this week when the singer’s mother, Katonya Breaux, subtly hinted that her son could be working on new music. The hint came on Monday as Breaux celebrated Ocean’s 37th birthday with a sweet post on Instagram. Sharing two pictures of the pair, she wrote, “It’s your birthday! And you are working hard as usual but I’m gonna drag you out for cake one way or another!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY GORGEOUS SONshine.”

The post quickly stirred excitement among Ocean’s loyal fanbase, who have long been waiting for new music from the elusive artist. Breaux’s mention of her son “working hard” ignited speculation that Ocean might be creating something special. The comments section was lively, with fans flooding in to celebrate his birthday and to seek hints about his next project.

Tina Knowles, Beyonce’s mother, joined the chorus of well-wishers, adding, “Happy Birthday to your beautiful genius son Frank,” accompanied by heart emojis. Though many comments were filled with love, others couldn’t resist pressing for information about Ocean’s work. One fan defended Breaux, writing, “Treat FRANK OCEAN’S MOTHER WITH SOME RESPECT AND SHUT UP AND LET HER ENJOY HER SON,” while another echoed, “Guys, don’t come to his mom’s page to say things like that, omg! We can’t put pressure on the art.”

The birthday post comes amidst swirling rumors that Ocean would make a guest appearance on Tyler, The Creator’s recent album Chromakopia. Although Ocean didn’t collaborate on this particular project, which features the likes of Teezo Touchdown and Childish Gambino, fans remain hopeful for an Ocean surprise sometime soon.

Known for his privacy and sporadic releases, Frank Ocean has built a reputation as one of the music industry’s most elusive artists. His last major release, Blonde, debuted in 2016 and earned critical acclaim, leaving fans eager for his next chapter.