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"You either are here to enlighten or discourage," shared Prince in an interview with MTV on the influence music has on youth culture.

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Kendell Rea1 year ago

@MTV Boy do I miss him.

So.Gay1 year ago

The underground NYC club has a “vibe check,” and it’s making some people angry

Ruth A1 year ago

@MTV So sad he’s gone we need artists like Prince these days. 2016 ‘annus horribilis’. We lost amazing artists, Bowie, Prince & George Michael….& the age of orange began…🙁

Sheila W. ♍️ ✊🏾🪖🇺🇸1 year ago

@MTV Facts! There is no in-between.

7ony 𝕏 🔫🫲🏾🇺🇸 𝕏 Per7ect1 year ago

@MTV 🕯️

Barbie H P1 year ago

@MTV Enlighten! ❤️‍🔥

Joseph1 year ago

@MTV Perfectly said!

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