Prince

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Prince Rogers Nelson, known globally as Prince, was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. This profile explains who he was, what he created, and why his...

Biography & History

Prince Rogers Nelson, known globally simply as Prince, first emerged as a formidable creative force during his teenage years in Minneapolis. Born in 1958 to musician parents, he...

Celebrity Profiles

On April 21, 2016, Prince was found unresponsive at Paisley Park, his home and studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Emergency services were called around 9:30 a.m., and first respon...

music

“Nothing Compares 2 U” is a song about longing, regret, and the aching distance between people who once shared intimacy. Across its verses and refrains, the lyrics center on...

music-collaboration

Sheila E. is a percussionist, singer, and songwriter who rose to prominence as a key collaborator and live drummer for Prince starting in the early 1980s. Their work together re...

music

Welcome 2 America is a live album by Prince released in 2006, documenting his 2002 performances in Minneapolis during the One Nite Alone… Let’s Go tour. Built around extende...

Celebrity Profiles

Prince died on April 21, 2016, at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota. The official autopsy concluded he died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl, a potent synthet...

music-legacy

Prince frequently wrote songs for other artists as an extension of his prolific creative output, his desire to shape pop music beyond his own recordings, and complex contractual...

Relationships

Janelle Monáe and Prince are linked by a shared lineage in Black music innovation rather than a direct mentorship or collaboration. Both prioritize futuristic storytelling, gen...

Celebrity Profiles

The musician known globally as Prince was born Prince Rogers on June 7, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His birth name reflects his lineage: his father, John L. Nelson, was a j...