Rapper Eve has praised Frank Ocean for being "ridiculously brave" after opening up about his sexuality.

US singer-songwriter Ocean revealed his sexual orientation in an open letter to fans on his Tumblr account last year. The star opened up about a particular love affair with a man, and Eve says the singer has set a great example to fellow stars.

Speaking to Gigwise.com she explained: "Frank Ocean was ridiculously brave, to do what he did, to be true to himself that way. In hip-hop, there are a lot more people that probably should come out.

She added: "I was pleasantly surprised by the reaction of people, because it was mostly positive. I was shocked and happy about how people were (towards him) and it made me think maybe things were changing and people are more accepting of things."

Ocean revealed he was bisexual to fans in July last year, writing: "4 summers ago, I met somebody. I was 19 years old. He was too. We spent that summer, and the summer after, together. Everyday almost. And on the days we were together, time would glide. Most of the day I'd see him, and his smile.

"Sleep I would often share with him. By the time I realized I was in love, it was malignant. It was hopeless. There was no escaping, no negotiating to the women I had been with, the ones I cared for and thought I was in love with (sic)."