Check out the photo Mayte posted of her with Sheila E. and The Twinz at Paisley Park at the Celebration 2018:

https://www.instagram.com...zOqkzl7kl/

Latin said:

Check out the photo Mayte posted of her with Sheila E. and The Twinz at Paisley Park at the Celebration 2018: https://www.instagram.com...zOqkzl7kl/

That's nice, glad to see they are all celebrating, even after the news came out yesterday.

After the reports I've read, I won't be supporting any of them any more.

PennyPurple said:

Latin said:

Check out the photo Mayte posted of her with Sheila E. and The Twinz at Paisley Park at the Celebration 2018: https://www.instagram.com...zOqkzl7kl/

That's nice, glad to see they are all celebrating, even after the news came out yesterday.

After the reports I've read, I won't be supporting any of them any more.

Welcome 2 The Dawn!!!!!!!!!!!!!

funksterr said:

PennyPurple said:

That's nice, glad to see they are all celebrating, even after the news came out yesterday.

After the reports I've read, I won't be supporting any of them any more.

Welcome 2 The Dawn!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finally.

PennyPurple said:

What Judith said about Sheila doesn't make her Look really good tho. It's the same with Mayte when she wanted to know more and they Back peddled

Remember this information is not new to them anymore. Its new to us, not them. Maybe, they don't want to dwell on this horrible info anymore. I am sure self interest is partly why they are doing it, but people can carry more than one emotion in their hearts and heads at the same time. It is emotionally easier to dwell on a man's legacy than rehash the hardest, more complex, and possibly painful parts of their association with him. BTW, are you not going to support Mayte anymore too? She is at these celebrations with Sheila.

PennyPurple said:

Latin said:

Check out the photo Mayte posted of her with Sheila E. and The Twinz at Paisley Park at the Celebration 2018: https://www.instagram.com...zOqkzl7kl/

That's nice, glad to see they are all celebrating, even after the news came out yesterday.

After the reports I've read, I won't be supporting any of them any more.

purplerabbithole said:

Remember this information is not new to them anymore. Its new to us, not them. Maybe, they don't want to dwell on this horrible info anymore. I am sure self interest is partly why they are doing it, but people can carry more than one emotion in their hearts and heads at the same time. It is emotionally easier to dwell on a man's legacy than rehash the hardest, more complex, and possibly painful parts of their association with him. BTW, are you not going to support Mayte anymore too? She is at these celebrations with Sheila.

PennyPurple said:

That's nice, glad to see they are all celebrating, even after the news came out yesterday.

After the reports I've read, I won't be supporting any of them any more.

I'm done supporting any of them and all of them. The only book I will be supporting is the one that he started to write. If I'm interested in reading anymore of them, I will go to the library, I will not be buying. I'm done with the merchandise that the associates are hawking, I'm done with the Merchandise that PP is hawking, I'm done with the REV, NPG all of them, brothers and sisters included. I'm done with the associates tributes, that I feel are fake, I'm done, I'm done, I'm done.

PennyPurple said:

But what did Mayte do? I don't think that all of the associates are Fake...

ThatWhiteDude said:

PennyPurple said:

I'm done supporting any of them and all of them. The only book I will be supporting is the one that he started to write. If I'm interested in reading anymore of them, I will go to the library, I will not be buying. I'm done with the merchandise that the associates are hawking, I'm done with the Merchandise that PP is hawking, I'm done with the REV, NPG all of them, brothers and sisters included. I'm done with the associates tributes, that I feel are fake, I'm done, I'm done, I'm done.

But what did Mayte do? I don't think that all of the associates are Fake...

Have you read any of the documents from the Sheriff's Dept?

Mayte personally has done nothing. I'm just tired of all the associates acting NOW like they cared. I call BS. It's all about the $$$, that's all they care about and ever cared about it.

PennyPurple said:

Okay let's say she would've gone back then, who says that they let her go to him? It's not fair to judge her for that, we all know that Prince himself pushed people away. Or did I read this wrong? I mean the judging Part.
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ThatWhiteDude said:

PennyPurple said:

I'm done supporting any of them and all of them. The only book I will be supporting is the one that he started to write. If I'm interested in reading anymore of them, I will go to the library, I will not be buying. I'm done with the merchandise that the associates are hawking, I'm done with the Merchandise that PP is hawking, I'm done with the REV, NPG all of them, brothers and sisters included. I'm done with the associates tributes, that I feel are fake, I'm done, I'm done, I'm done.

But what did Mayte do? I don't think that all of the associates are Fake...

I was wondering that as well. I haven't read all of the police report or interviews so maybe I missed something.

pinkcashmere23 said:

From what I read in the News (the older stuff Not the new Things) she tried to reach out for him but some people blocked it.

ThatWhiteDude said:

pinkcashmere23 said:

I was wondering that as well. I haven't read all of the police report or interviews so maybe I missed something.

From what I read in the News (the older stuff Not the new Things) she tried to reach out for him but some people blocked it.

Ah ok. That's what I had read as well but I wonder who blocked it? Thanks!

PennyPurple said:

Stop blaming his friends, family and associates for his death. Blame Prince. He was a smart and resourceful man. He knew where the road would lead him by taking pain medication. He knew he shouldn’t be taking medication not prescribed to him. He hid his condition for a long time from the people that loved him the most and wanted to help him. He also kicked out or fired the same people that truly loved him and wanted to help him. If you have ever dealt with an addict before, you’d understand. It’s not all about the money for most. It’s about keeping his legacy alive and appeasing his fans who want to visit Paisley Park, who want to know more about the man and who want to continue to buy his music and hear new music. It takes money to do all of that.

I have read the reports and I still think its more complicated than just $$$. Money is a factor but that doesn't mean they are so inhumane to not see a human being. the problem is that emotions and motives get intermingled, Prince pushes people away, folks are afraid to talk to anyone with drug problem especially one in which the dependence is a result of pain (but add in that he is a star and your boss and its even more complicated) . People are a hot mess and do have selfish motives but most people are fundamentally decent (Prince included.) I try to take what people say with a grain of salt and factor in their own self protection or motives. But i never doubt their good intentions until they give me a good reason to do so and then I will change my mind when they prove otherwise. I have been back and forth where Shelby J was concerned, but her last interview got me back on her side. I go back and forth on all these people because they like Prince have egos too. Morris Day's site for example is asking people to focus on the good times with Prince and he has posted nothing but Prince love without dropping references to his own drum playing etc (unlike Andre--who I also go back and forth on). I think they need to be called out but I would rather be skeptical than completely cynical if that makes sense. The truth is somewhere in the middle of rosy-colored love and bleak cynical opportunism.

PennyPurple said:

ThatWhiteDude said:

PennyPurple said: But what did Mayte do? I don't think that all of the associates are Fake...

Have you read any of the documents from the Sheriff's Dept?

Mayte personally has done nothing. I'm just tired of all the associates acting NOW like they cared. I call BS. It's all about the $$$, that's all they care about and ever cared about it.

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amethyst68 said:

PennyPurple said:

Have you read any of the documents from the Sheriff's Dept?

Mayte personally has done nothing. I'm just tired of all the associates acting NOW like they cared. I call BS. It's all about the $$$, that's all they care about and ever cared about it.

Stop blaming his friends, family and associates for his death. Blame Prince. He was a smart and resourceful man. He knew where the road would lead him by taking pain medication. He knew he shouldn’t be taking medication not prescribed to him. He hid his condition for a long time from the people that loved him the most and wanted to help him. He also kicked out or fired the same people that truly loved him and wanted to help him. If you have ever dealt with an addict before, you’d understand. It’s not all about the money for most. It’s about keeping his legacy alive and appeasing his fans who want to visit Paisley Park, who want to know more about the man and who want to continue to buy his music and hear new music. It takes money to do all of that.

Start reading the documents that have been released by the Sheriff dept. Then you will see what I'm saying.

I've got my opinion, you've got yours. My fact is: I'm done with the associates.

They didn't love him enough to help him, for years they said they knew about his drug abuse. But now that he's gone, it's nothing but fake love from them only to make $$$

Although I still feel like Mayte is the only one who loved him for him and not the star that he was.

How about we not blame anyone? All of them probably could have done better (Prince included.) His parents--everybody. The people who saw him dancing rigorously 30 years ago in high heels could have been more protective of him by saying Dude your body is going to a be a wreck in 20 years but how do you tell someone to stop doing something they love. Being a pop star is a tough life for all involved. Could it be better? Sure.. Its a tragedy and I can't blame Prince for wanting to do what sustained him as a human being with a reasonable amount of comfort and dignity while doing it. He just made mistakes in his approach. Not to say people can't be reproached for their bullshit, but "blame" is pointless. Mistakes were made and still are being made. Thus is life.

amethyst68 said:

PennyPurple said:

Have you read any of the documents from the Sheriff's Dept?

Mayte personally has done nothing. I'm just tired of all the associates acting NOW like they cared. I call BS. It's all about the $$$, that's all they care about and ever cared about it.

Stop blaming his friends, family and associates for his death. Blame Prince. He was a smart and resourceful man. He knew where the road would lead him by taking pain medication. He knew he shouldn’t be taking medication not prescribed to him. He hid his condition for a long time from the people that loved him the most and wanted to help him. He also kicked out or fired the same people that truly loved him and wanted to help him. If you have ever dealt with an addict before, you’d understand. It’s not all about the money for most. It’s about keeping his legacy alive and appeasing his fans who want to visit Paisley Park, who want to know more about the man and who want to continue to buy his music and hear new music. It takes money to do all of that.

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PennyPurple said:

purplerabbithole said:

Remember this information is not new to them anymore. Its new to us, not them. Maybe, they don't want to dwell on this horrible info anymore. I am sure self interest is partly why they are doing it, but people can carry more than one emotion in their hearts and heads at the same time. It is emotionally easier to dwell on a man's legacy than rehash the hardest, more complex, and possibly painful parts of their association with him. BTW, are you not going to support Mayte anymore too? She is at these celebrations with Sheila.

I'm done supporting any of them and all of them. The only book I will be supporting is the one that he started to write. If I'm interested in reading anymore of them, I will go to the library, I will not be buying. I'm done with the merchandise that the associates are hawking, I'm done with the Merchandise that PP is hawking, I'm done with the REV, NPG all of them, brothers and sisters included. I'm done with the associates tributes, that I feel are fake, I'm done, I'm done, I'm done.

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Wow, Penny! I never saw this coming!

PennyPurple said:

amethyst68 said:

PennyPurple said: Stop blaming his friends, family and associates for his death. Blame Prince. He was a smart and resourceful man. He knew where the road would lead him by taking pain medication. He knew he shouldn’t be taking medication not prescribed to him. He hid his condition for a long time from the people that loved him the most and wanted to help him. He also kicked out or fired the same people that truly loved him and wanted to help him. If you have ever dealt with an addict before, you’d understand. It’s not all about the money for most. It’s about keeping his legacy alive and appeasing his fans who want to visit Paisley Park, who want to know more about the man and who want to continue to buy his music and hear new music. It takes money to do all of that.

Start reading the documents that have been released by the Sheriff dept. Then you will see what I'm saying.

I've got my opinion, you've got yours. My fact is: I'm done with the associates.

They didn't love him enough to help him, for years they said they knew about his drug abuse. But now that he's gone, it's nothing but fake love from them only to make $$$

Although I still feel like Mayte is the only one who loved him for him and not the star that he was.

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^^^^ I agree!! People should read the investigation documents before they come to any conclusion. Even the Attorney, Metz said Prince had "enablers", i.e., Kirk and the doctors. Just Kirk's behavior alone is very troubling, never mind the rest of them!

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The hard and sad fact is that Kirk, Meron, Phaedra, the doctor's........They all tried so hard to protect Prince's privacy, and look at how it ended up. I'm not saying they didn't care about him; It didn't have to be that way. It also upsets me how Kirk acts as though he didn't know about Prince's problem with pills, until a few weeks before he died? For a man who had a 30+ year relationship & worked with Prince; that is very hard for me to accept. Kirk was Prince's "yes man", and that is why Prince kept him around.

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After Michael Jackson's death and the jail-time that his doctor later got, maybe Dr. FeelGood doctors were running for the hills. I think Kirk probably sugar-coated his past but it is possible he didn't realize that the illness he was seeing was not just P overworking because he was so used to assistants going through doctors in the past and that wasn't something he was witnessing anymore. I just don't see Kirk getting him pills on a regular basis because the ones he did acquire from shulbarg were low in number and relatively mild. kirk went a more legitimate means (mostly), left a paper trail, and the drugs were more mild. Prince may have given it a shot but they were not working for him at all so he pulled out another stash he had been using. i think it was either assistants from the past or present who were buying them via darkweb. I doubt Kirk is a big computer guy.

cloveringold85 said:

PennyPurple said:

Start reading the documents that have been released by the Sheriff dept. Then you will see what I'm saying.

I've got my opinion, you've got yours. My fact is: I'm done with the associates.

They didn't love him enough to help him, for years they said they knew about his drug abuse. But now that he's gone, it's nothing but fake love from them only to make $$$

Although I still feel like Mayte is the only one who loved him for him and not the star that he was.

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^^^^ I agree!! People should read the investigation documents before they come to any conclusion. Even the Attorney, Metz said Prince had "enablers", i.e., Kirk and the doctors. Just Kirk's behavior alone is very troubling, never mind the rest of them!

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The hard and sad fact is that Kirk, Meron, Phaedra, the doctor's........They all tried so hard to protect Prince's privacy, and look at how it ended up. I'm not saying they didn't care about him; It didn't have to be that way. It also upsets me how Kirk acts as though he didn't know about Prince's problem with pills, until a few weeks before he died? For a man who had a 30+ year relationship & worked with Prince; that is very hard for me to accept. Kirk was Prince's "yes man", and that is why Prince kept him around.

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PennyPurple said:

amethyst68 said:

PennyPurple said: Stop blaming his friends, family and associates for his death. Blame Prince. He was a smart and resourceful man. He knew where the road would lead him by taking pain medication. He knew he shouldn’t be taking medication not prescribed to him. He hid his condition for a long time from the people that loved him the most and wanted to help him. He also kicked out or fired the same people that truly loved him and wanted to help him. If you have ever dealt with an addict before, you’d understand. It’s not all about the money for most. It’s about keeping his legacy alive and appeasing his fans who want to visit Paisley Park, who want to know more about the man and who want to continue to buy his music and hear new music. It takes money to do all of that.

Start reading the documents that have been released by the Sheriff dept. Then you will see what I'm saying.

I've got my opinion, you've got yours. My fact is: I'm done with the associates.

They didn't love him enough to help him, for years they said they knew about his drug abuse. But now that he's gone, it's nothing but fake love from them only to make $$$

Although I still feel like Mayte is the only one who loved him for him and not the star that he was.

I read all the documents that have been released. If you've never dealt with an addict before, it's so easy to blame others, not realizing that if the addict doesn't want any help, you can't help him or her.

amethyst68 said:

PennyPurple said:

Start reading the documents that have been released by the Sheriff dept. Then you will see what I'm saying.

I've got my opinion, you've got yours. My fact is: I'm done with the associates.

They didn't love him enough to help him, for years they said they knew about his drug abuse. But now that he's gone, it's nothing but fake love from them only to make $$$

Although I still feel like Mayte is the only one who loved him for him and not the star that he was.

I read all the documents that have been released. If you've never dealt with an addict before, it's so easy to blame others, not realizing that if the addict doesn't want any help, you can't help him or her.

I'm not blaming them for his death. 2 years after his death they are still lying about his drug use. It's in the documents that Sheila even told Judith not to say anything and if she had trouble they would lawyer her up.

I said I'm done with the associates and will no longer support any of them. End of Story.

purplemist7777 said:

anxiously awaiting your summation! Hope there were moments discussed that she never brought up in her book.

amethyst68 said:

The blame falls to Prince compounding bad choices or choice may by his addiction, not him. He chose not to go directly into rehab after Moline, and took pills that were not the ones prescribed for him hours earlier but others from questionable sources that faithful night. Don’t blame anyone else for him being alone at Paisley that was also his choice. RIP

PennyPurple said:

I'm not blaming them for his death. 2 years after his death they are still lying about his drug use. It's in the documents that Sheila even told Judith not to say anything and if she had trouble they would lawyer her up.

I said I'm done with the associates and will no longer support any of them. End of Story.

Do what feels right to you. Doesn't matter what everyone else has to say.

206Michelle said:

upinclouds said:

what questions would you all ask her if you could?

I would ask her:

Why did you spend so much time in Spain from 1998-2000 given the principle of 's top woman always being in Minneapolis?

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Can you provide a comprehensive list of all of the songs that Prince/ told you that he wrote for/about you and Amiir? Can you confirm that the song "Until U're in My Arms Again" is about Amiir?

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Did Prince know that you were writing a book, and if so, did he ever express how he felt about it?

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Did you have a bridal shower?

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Did you have a baby shower for Amiir?

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What was Amiir's full name?

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Can you provide more details on how your husband was able to convince your OBGYN to sell him the heart monitor? (I love this story and would love to know additional details.)

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Did you ever meet Prince's mother?

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Did you and ever attend church together? How did it come to be that you were married at a Methodist church when, as I understand it, neither of you were Methodist?

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These are some questions that I wonder, but probably would not ask her due to the sensitive nature of the questions.

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Did you and your husband ever second-guess or regret the decision to remove life support from Amiir instead of going forward with the tracheostomy (creating an alternative airway)? (I am a special education teacher and in my current job working in preschool early intervention, I conduct along with other professionals evaluations of children with a variety of suspected delays and disabilities and write IEP goals for those children who are eligible for early intervention services. My department has a medically fragile team that evaluates and writes IEPs for children who are medically fragile.) My reason for wondering about this issue has to do with my professional background and from reading a number of medical publications regarding outcomes for children who are born with Pfeiffer Syndrome Type 2. From reading these articles, a tracheostomy is essential for a child with Pfeiffer Syndrome Type 2 to have any chance of survival outside of a hospital.

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I have heard that bought thousands of dollars of medical equipment for Amiir. Can you confirm that he did this?

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Do you have any photos of your son?

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How did your husband believe that Amiir would come back?

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You would honestly ask her all of these intimate questions about her child that passed away? I would feel very self-conscious about asking any woman to revisit those ghosts, and particularly in a roomful of strangers.

Ottensen said:

Sorry, but she had wrote about these intimate moments in her book - so if one is genuinely concerned I can’t see why not. Don’t publish something you don’t want discussed?

Latin said:

What is you don't understand about facilitating a dellusional woman.

margi said:

You Sound like LR
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