The freezing occurs immediately upon the transition to the new system post-update. The issue concerning Sequoia to Tahoe typically pertains to GPU compatibility or absent kext upgrades. The RX 550 may present challenges with recent macOS versions; therefore, ensure the appropriate framebuffer patches are utilised together with updated Lilu and WhateverGreen. Additionally, verify your EFI, as updates may occasionally boot into an incorrect partition or an obsolete EFI directory. Attempt to reset the NVRAM and initiate booting using the -v flag to identify the point of failure. Sharing your EFI will facilitate the identification of the issue.