Fraink White Gets Candid About His Decision to Lighten the Color of His Skin 

any one else thinks he looks exactly the same

at least he is being honest look at all the reality shows women be dark one season and the next season they are almost white.

On his youtube hes so much lighter

He didn't start lightening his skin. He started lightening his photos.

It's funny how on RU-vid that lighting has them look very bright but in reality he's still deep in complexion

I like that they did not attack him on their show. They had a civilized conversation, and that's important. Frainke spoke very well, and presented his points Very clearly, as did the hosts. :)

I don't believe he's being 100% honest. As a dark skinned person myself, its not always easy being dark skinned. The sad thing is that it's black people who make it hard and cause us to not love the skin God gave us. I just learned to ignore the ignorance of my people and love myself, I hope he does the same.

basically he does a lot of exfoliating, uses chemical peels, and wears sunblock to keep his skin looking smooth and bright. when people with lighter skin do that it's called skin care, but when black people do it, people think it's self hatred. since when is vanity a form of self-hatred? I think he looks better now. in the older pictures he clearly has a layer of hyperpigmented dead skin on his face. You can tell his skin was damaged because it was like 4 shades of brown and black.

he doesn't have any insecurities.....he just wants to be a better version of himself for example white ppl tanning does that mean they want to be black? no they feel they look better...so for him to say that I completely agree

I loved this! So genuine! Didn't invite him on the show to attack him or question his love for himself or his race. Wanting to brighten your skin isn't always about self hatred and it's stupid that people don't understand this sometimes. :( "That has more to do with their character than mine." AH! love this!

He looks the same to me

Gone from dark chocolate to milk chocolate. Glad you still have your rich brown skin colour at least!Black is beautiful! Your skin is beautiful!

I don't understand why everyone wants to hate on him and why members of his own race are attacking him just because he wants a lighter complexion.

It was such a great experience and everyone on the show was extremely nice and made me really comfortable. Thanks for the experience.

Boo you better turn that flash on, love the way God made you & keep it movin'!💁🏽

It's ridiculous to see people condoning this foolery!

This is a sad segment. Sad in the sense that he feels his "features" were not seen because he was dark skinned? So he lightened his skin to be visible? I guess he can rationalize it as many ways as he sees fit, but at the end of the day......this is a textbook self esteem issue. I can guarantee you that he was teased or something as a child because of his skin or ignored because of it and that manifested itself into what we see today. God bless him if he is happy with what he's doing, but I just know there is a much deeper issue at play. I just really feel sad for anyone who tries to lighten their skin to feel accepted.

He looks like Tevin Campbell

Frank, your complex was beautiful before the bleaching. Dark skin actually age slower than the white skin and you don't need sunscreen. you need self confidence instead of skin bleaching products.

I applaud his honesty. So many people do this, and most of them do it the wrong way. At least he went the all natural route.

The people clapping in the audience...I guess 😒

He looked just fine with his real tone.

He may be subconsciously in denial. Last name White, skin lighter, associate light skin with looking better.

I'm not going to lie I hated being dark when I was younger and wanted to bleach. But then I did some thinking, to figure out why I hated my skin. I realized, its because dark skin in society is seen as a negative while light skin is positive and associated with everything good. I was letting society change me. It took a long time for me to accept me and tune out what was being shoved down my throat.

Honestly people this can't be any different then, waxing, hair plucking, sun tanning, Hair dyes, face lift, surgical breast inplants, lipo suction and the list goes on and on, so why all the kick up on skin lightening, everything mentioned above and more, we have all done once within our life time to bring out the best in ourselves, he does have a point! this shouldnt be any different, and for everything we do to our bodies we all know it comes with risk, how ever that is the chance we are willing to take.

So he bleached his skin so that his 'features stood out more'? I'm pretty sure people can see his big, black, facial features regardless of the shade. These skin bleachers are obsessed with lighter skin, that's all there is to it. And their excuses for doing this are terrible.

I don't agree, but I like the way he explained it. can't judge him, same way we can't judge gays, and transgender, or even people who get braces and cosmetic surgery!

The devil is a liar

i stay out in the sun, just to get darker. Why would anyone want to loose their melanin??

Frank looks handsome either way I'm glad that everyone was kind to him

Being at peace with who God created you to be speaks volumes! I agree with Pastor Gray he looks totally fine. This situation is deeper than anyone knows. In order to fix a person problem or issue he or she has to be willing! God bless both of them

I LOVE HIM, HE'S SO REAL. LIKE YESSSS

He look's so much better lighter. He is still a black man and he knows that and is clearly proud that he is. Black people come in all different colors, there is no such thing as a skin tone that makes you black

This isnt anything new. Back in the 70's, when Ambi first came out (Y'all remember Ambi) it lightened your skin and black people bought it in droves to lighten their skin. Fraink is doing nothing new! More power to him! My skin is uneven I would like something to lighten and even out the skin tone!

I love how frank carries himself. he knows how to answer questions very well. love ya frank

You spoke very well. Very mature and intelligent

The pastor said " may God give u peace un everu endeavour." WOW!!!

I agree with everything he said.... I was debating whether I should lighten up a little more..... for the same reason which is just to bring out my features.

I wondered why he decided to do this and I've now discovered by watching that it makes him happy to do this, so my opinion (which is worth less than nothing) is that he's doing the right thing, that which pleases him and harms nobody else.

shoots I need to try that product!! :)

Man....filters and lightning is amazing on his channel.

I think he spoke well, and people judging him do so at the risk of exposing their own inhibitions and beliefs. The young man is ok with me. FINAL VERDICT: DON'T JUDGE.

proud of you

He spoke very well I commend him for that. I didnt even know there was a difference. He is well spoken and he know hus corns. He was able and answer all questions on point.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

1.He kinda looks like tevin Campbell 2. The audience clapping at everything he says kills me what happened did he bring his friends with him??

You guys don't know what your talking about. Fraink is a sweet heart and what he does is his business

He literally looks he exact same lmao

there is no safely way to lighten your skin. All these roads lead to skin cancer. smh...

I like his videos

How come when white people tan no one gets mad? and H he can do what he wants.

i cant lie i get his point and i like that he rolle with natural way, if your going to do it do it safe.

He was just as handsome before but it is his choice. Colorism is a real issue so not sure why people are shocked that he feels he looks better. Lots of black celebs lighten their skin, get PS for 'refined features' and are given a complete pass. When people tan or non-blacks do the same thing he did there isn't the same level of scrutiny or criticism.

he still looks very back to me

may God give you peace.

God made no mistake.... And he will never make a mistake...I think at times we don't appreciate what he gave us....there's no better version of himself than how God made him....but either ways he's still a very handsome man.

Well I brought his product to fix my under neck discoloration from shaving that made it dark. I will lighten the fuck outta it so I can feel better about myself. So thank him for his product.

on his youtube channel. he uses a filter for his videos that make his skin look lighter.

honestly hating on people for lightening their skin is just dumb cause its practically the same thing as getting rid of acne and facial scars and if it makes it look good then do you.

lightening your skin being taboo among black people shows how insecure they are as a race. if you're a light black person you're still black!!!!! if you have really curly hair and you straighten it you're still black!! you're not running away from your identity. you're just making yourself look better in your eyes which is the most important opinion: your own and what you're happy presenting yourself. not liking your skin tone (like trying to get tanner) doesn't mean you don't like your race. i hate how black people think. such an inferiority complex that's hidden under pride

1:02 you couldnt see me😂😂

I think he looks the same both ways. But this product would be great for hyper pigmentation or anywhere where you have darkness. ( knees, elbows, underarms) Ooh the dark circles around my eyes.

This would make a great comic skit.

Handsome 💜💜

Fraink is surprisingly responsible on this issue

Where did he go? His RU-vid is gone

This kid is in denial

This is a very great segment, which encourages people to do things in a healthy way.

I looked up the name “frank white” because of biggie smalls. Looking for the “king of New York” character played by Christopher walken. I found this. Not disappointed

This was a very fair interview. It’s hard not to feel offended as a dark skinned person, but it’s his skin and he never said dark skin was a flaw. Plus can we really blame him for thinking lighter skin = better looking? Our society is to blame for that.

Bro I like how you were before and I wouldn't change a thing

But when they said this is him years ago and this is him now... he looked the same :? I mean the selfies they showed look like they show major change but him in person looked the same. Maybe lighting played a part? Like studio lighting vs selfie lighting or something hmm i dunno, i'm not exactly an expert. I only came across this video after looking for ways to lighten skin because i'm very pale but i love that every summer my face explodes in freckles haha i used to hate it but my boyfriend over the years has made me feel confident in it cause he loves it and finds it adorable. So rather than always laying under an umbrella in the sun i got a little too excited about getting my summer freckles and ended up catching tan which i hate. Ive always been pale, i went through the bullying for being pasty and peely wally in a school where every girl was bronzed and burnt and fake tanned to the nines. But, through that experience i grew to love my unique pale as snow skin, and now that ive lost a little of it, i want it back to how i always was. Bleaching seems dangerous? But i really want to lighten my skin back to its natural pale that i grew to love and embrace.

I know you get a lot of questions but I have to ask because I have really dark feet that does t match my body and wanted to know what can I buy to see fast results I’ve been dying to know this for years so I️m not ashamed to go outside and bare my toes please help

I wish they would stop acting so shocked about anyone's decision to lighten skin.Whether he does it because he hates his skin or not I don't care, none of my business. TheyKNOW light skin is preferred in society, especially the black community (black men , especially prefer lighter toned women) but the church never discussed that. Colorism is a real issue and there are plenty of people who lighten skin because they recognize the advantages it brings in all areas of society. I wish the church would address this issue instead of acting clueless. Ugh!!

I think you expressed your self beautifully and personaly as a white women I see nothing wrong with changing your skin tone . My nails arent naturaly red my hair isnt naturaly blonde highlighted so whats the differents . You look great and never let anyone rain on your parade !

Lawd , this boy looks and sounds crazy as hell .He still the same color🙄

The spell cast is reallllllll

I see nothing wrong with this. If u dark skin, you are treated differentially no doubt about it.

Jesus never said blacks were ugly.He said all people no matter what skin color are all equal.

So I have uneven skin all over my body and I totally stay covered because of this. My feet and hands are dark as night. The remainder of my body is a caramel/brown blend with discoloration throughout, not to mention a few stretch mark's from carrying a child. My face is between caramel and brown and gets darker in the summer. My elbows, knees and inner thighs are DARK!! They call this hyperpigmentation!!! There is no way to correct it without trying his method but I definitely don't want to deal with "my people" and this skin lightening issue. So I'll just walk around looking tie dyed for the rest of my life!!

how to buy this bleach......

I'm OK .. Ain't no messing wit my skin

i like hes being honest and tbh he looks really good he doesnt look totally diffrent but at least hes not trying to be white or something

If he were on the stage for 5 more minutes Pastor John would've read him honey 😂 I could see it coming. Pastor Dewey was like Ok gotta go.

As a Dominican Of Latin and African decent... My arms are brown and legs are super bright... Yellow more then white actually.... I look like a two tune cookie

🤷🏽‍♀️ ONLY people that hate themselves or feel insecure or feel ugly do the most facts 💯

I like how people make a big deal about this guy lightening his skin, but nobody says anything about Beyonce changing hers.

Uhhh he still looks brown. Why does he look lighter in his RU-vid vids

You said what? You never grew to love who you are nor your complexion? Yeah I thought that's what you said, thanks for being on the show fred...

Why do you bleach your skin? Your skin your born with is beautiful. being dark skinned isn't a burden its a blessing. Yes society may encourage being light skinned but society is almost always wrong. I as a light skinned Mexican haven't experienced any thing negative about my skin tone so I can't fully understand why you would want to do this. Your natural skin is BEAUTIFUL no matter what others say. I don't have the words to express how I feel about this. Your melanin is a gift. Don't ruin that.

This is SO intellectually dishonest.

Marketing at its finest.

How on earth these so called preachers can condone and endorse this self hatred is beyond me.

Would anyone have me on a talk show for tanning? It is wrong to prosecute him for wanting to own his image. Its his body, his skin! People chemically change their hair, teeth, wear makeup. It isnt harming him and he feels more attractive! Cool! He is clearly a proud, black man and this is not an issue of wanting to pass as another race.

I'm trying to figure out how did I get here,lol.

Bleaching can be permanent and damaging, skin lightening is gentler less harmful and temporary. He has pictures where he is 10X lighter than this but he decided to let his skin tan a little. Melanin is so powerful. As long as he doesn't use bleach he will be good health wise.

The audience are wrong 👎🏾

And what was purpose of "frank" being on the show???????? Healing ?(😂) or straight promotion???

If he's not hurting anyone, why can't he do whatever the hell he wants without being judged?

He’s skin looks the same but smoother. It the first pic it looked like he had some acne and blemishes. He’s still dark skin.

his eyes pop more!