Genesia said:

That's because some of us are normal, mature people - and others think the more unhinged their response, the bigger, better Prince fans they are.

......moving over here now......

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ThatWhiteDude said:

Thanks for posting Colver. As to JT, I never liked the guy, he comes off as a phony, like a cameleon, you know. Like: "Oh my god, Prince died, everybody's posting somethin', I made fun of his small stature, but now I'm gonna use his death to be in the news for a day."

I don't believe he's a real fan, I don't believe what he wrote about Prince came from his heart. It's like he's wearing the color's everybodys wearing, you know, going with the trends.

What Prince said was meant as a joke, and it wasn't even really insulting, but Justin was disrespectful. Who the fuck is he, to make jokes about Prince's stature? You know what Justin, you're nothing compared to Prince. You got your little fame, your fanbase, but it's nothin' compared to Prince.

You may be taller than Prince was, but his little body had way more talent in it than yours will ever have.

So F U and your stupid bash @ Paisly Park, it's fucked up that they even let you have it. SMDH.

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Amen!

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I'm still pissed at JT for that crap he said about Prince. Like you said, Prince was only joking and commenting on bringing sexy back. What JT did was way below the belt, imo.

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I think JT has talent, but he's no Prince. I neither love him nor hate him. Some of his songs got a nice groove you can dance to, but I don't buy his music or attend his concerts.

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A lot of people are upset about this PP event, and rightfully so. It just looks like a money-grubbing event to promote his new album, plus the SuperBowl coming up.....I just pray to God he's not going to do a Prince Tribute......Prince already did the damn SB, so don't be trying to recreate what Prince did......no, just no!!!!

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If he does that......then, I will totally lose it!!

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Lawd, please help me!!

Matt Fink (Facebook)

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Many thanks to Justin Timberlake for inviting the Revolution to perform at his new album listening party last night sponsored by American Express! Please check out JT's new album, I loved it!

[Please stay on topic rather than derail the thread. There is another forum for that snip - luv4u]

Then there’s the fact that hosting a party at Paisley Park at the behest of American Express—which first made tickets available to cardholders—is more or less a direct insult to the legacy of Prince, a dedicated anti-corporatist who risked his reputation and finances to disentangle himself from the capitalist conglomerates that control culture. Hope the party is worth it, though!

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https://www.spin.com/2018...n-express/

luv4u said:

Genesia said:

That's because some of us are normal, mature people - and others think the more unhinged their response, the bigger, better Prince fans they are.

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OldFriends4Sale said:

cloveringold85 said:

Maybe I'm missing something, but I don't think Prince and JT were friends or even a casual acquaintance, much less collaborative artists.

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Furthermore, I don't think Prince was an admirer of JT's music. They are/were from opposite sides of the spectrum, if you ask me.

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I really have nothing against JT. I don't love him, nor do I dislike him, but to use Super Bowl Weekend and PP as a means to promote his new album just has opportunist written all over it. Can he get any more attention-seeking than this??!! My God, this is really getting pathetic. Even worse, it makes PP look so desperate and money-grubbing.

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Keep on exploiting Prince; yeah, I'm sure he really appreciates it.

JT is a mockingbird. He attaches himself to popular people / things and people then equate it with his success.

I just feel like this is the beginning of something I don't want to start.

I felt very jealous that Mr. Timberlake was at prince's home, and printing off his records and tee-shirts and such. That is Princ'es home. This was far too much.

There comes a point where principles should override money fears. There are so many other things I could think of - in about 8 seconds - that could draw in some revenue, if that's what this was mostly about.

It's usually about people associating themselves with certain other people.

Prince and Paisley Park don't need Justin Timberlake for anything to make them special. In fact, Prince sits at a much higher place than that.

The whole thing just feels wrong, wrong, wrong to me. Like a sell-out.

anangellooksdown said:

I just feel like this is the beginning of something I don't want to start.

I felt very jealous that Mr. Timberlake was at prince's home, and printing off his records and tee-shirts and such. That is Princ'es home. This was far too much.

There comes a point where principles should override money fears. There are so many other things I could think of - in about 8 seconds - that could draw in some revenue, if that's what this was mostly about.

It's usually about people associating themselves with certain other people.

Prince and Paisley Park don't need Justin Timberlake for anything to make them special. In fact, Prince sits at a much higher place than that.

The whole thing just feels wrong, wrong, wrong to me. Like a sell-out.

But pumping much needed $$$$ into Paisley Park is a good thing.

cloveringold85 said:

According to ET, Justin will probably pay tribute to Prince during the 1/2 time.

Don't be surprised if the Rev takes the stage...

[This has nothing to do with this thread, Stay on topic snip - luv4u]

laurarichardson said:

This all started with an article in one of the Minneapolis papers. I think it is fabricated. What is more disturbing is that the associates were outside in 9 degree weather while Justin is inside. For some reason if Prince were around I think everyone would be inside jamming. Seems like it was not well thought out at all.

I don't know. I think it should happen. If it doesn't I'll be mighty disappointed.

luv4u said:

luv4u said:

laurarichardson said:

luv4u said:

But pumping much needed $$$$ into Paisley Park is a good thing.

The estate has 40 million in cash. PP is Not going anywhere anytime soon.

$$$$ don't last 4ever. Keeping PP active with activity is also a good thing.

luv4u said:

PennyPurple said:

According to ET, Justin will probably pay tribute to Prince during the 1/2 time.

Don't be surprised if the Rev takes the stage...

Such is life. The Prince hologram thing though is disrespectful to his wishes.

This little bitch trying to outdue Prince's Superbowl performance using Prince's legacy to do it is so beyond disrespectful, he may as well whip out his dick and take a piss on Prince's picture while he's at it. And please do not come at me with that "he's just trying to honor and pay tribute to Prince" bullshit because he is fucking NOT!

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

anangellooksdown said:

I just feel like this is the beginning of something I don't want to start.

I felt very jealous that Mr. Timberlake was at prince's home, and printing off his records and tee-shirts and such. That is Princ'es home. This was far too much.

There comes a point where principles should override money fears. There are so many other things I could think of - in about 8 seconds - that could draw in some revenue, if that's what this was mostly about.

It's usually about people associating themselves with certain other people.

Prince and Paisley Park don't need Justin Timberlake for anything to make them special. In fact, Prince sits at a much higher place than that.

The whole thing just feels wrong, wrong, wrong to me. Like a sell-out.

I wish more people could see that. It feels wrong because it is wrong.

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This a tough thing to accept and then there is this:

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https://bossip.com/161900...deo-43081/

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How is paying tribute to Prince during the 1/2 time Superbowl, in his hometown, wrong? It sounds like everyone here are wanting to keep Prince and his music, a secret.

Let's keep his memory alive, and this is a great way to do it.

How is playing Let's Go Crazy and Purple Rain for the ten billionth time going to help Prince's legacy? MOst young folk know who he is...I have talked to 6th graders who know who Prince is. The problem is that they think he only sang about 4 songs. Hell, even 25 year olds don't know much about Prince's music. A student teacher I worked with was asked by a MJ fan/student I know "who was better MJ or Prince". He said, "except for when Doves Cry which is a banger, I would definitely say MJ". Now, I didn't say anything, but I wanted to stand up and say "You think When Doves Cry" is the only "banger" Prince had??? Prior to the conversation, I was talking to a 6th grader about 80's and I brought up when Doves Cry and he said he had never heard it. I said it was by Prince who someone you probably don't know. He said he knew Prince and sang a bit of 1999.

Honoring Prince is honoring the scope of his music, not the same three or four songs. I can almost guarantee that if Timberlake uses a hologram, it will be some 80's clip of the Purple Rain era, further turning Prince into a caricature of big hair and ruffles.

EmmaMcG said:

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

This little bitch trying to outdue Prince's Superbowl performance using Prince's legacy to do it is so beyond disrespectful, he may as well whip out his dick and take a piss on Prince's picture while he's at it. And please do not come at me with that "he's just trying to honor and pay tribute to Prince" bullshit because he is fucking NOT!

I understand that, as a Prince fan, you want to see Prince's legacy given the respect it deserves so I can see why you'd be wary of a pop star like Justin Timberlake, a man who could never even hope to match Prince's creative genius, doing a tribute to Prince. Leaving aside the fact that he's gone on record both before and after Prince's death and said he was a huge Prince fan, it will still be seen as a publicly stunt. I get that. And I understand. But even if it is just for publicity, ask yourself who will benefit from it the most? Justin Timberlake has a lot more fans these days than Prince does. With a new album out, he's going to be getting a lot of press coverage too. If he is to work some sort of Prince tribute into his Superbowl performance it will draw a lot of attention to Prince's music and maybe even encourage JTs younger fans to check out the artist who inspired him. Which is a good thing. The more young people who listen to Prince, the better it is for his legacy. Justin Timberlake might have good intentions with his tribute or he might just be doing it to leech of a much better and more respected artist. But it doesn't matter either way because the result of it would be more attention being paid to Prince's music.

i cant make money with that spirital noize....Prince..." if u gave it a chance one day u would"

Turning him into a caricature is not keeping his music alive. Keep it alive by reminding people that he had more than four songs. His songs are on the internet now. He doesn't need Justin Timberlake playing a hologram of his most overplayed images and songs and incorporating him into his own songs like some kind of background singer and session player. JT could simply mention Prince and recommend some videos to his fans and that would be a better tribute IMO. The superbowl could play a brief 2-minute compilation tribute to Prince with Prince footage (spanning the entirety of his career) before JT starts his show and maybe JT could sing a few lines from one of P's songs. That would invite further interest in Prince's music.

PennyPurple said:

How is paying tribute to Prince during the 1/2 time Superbowl, in his hometown, wrong? It sounds like everyone here are wanting to keep Prince and his music, a secret.

Let's keep his memory alive, and this is a great way to do it.

cloveringold85 said:

......moving over here now......

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ThatWhiteDude said:

Thanks for posting Colver. As to JT, I never liked the guy, he comes off as a phony, like a cameleon, you know. Like: "Oh my god, Prince died, everybody's posting somethin', I made fun of his small stature, but now I'm gonna use his death to be in the news for a day."

I don't believe he's a real fan, I don't believe what he wrote about Prince came from his heart. It's like he's wearing the color's everybodys wearing, you know, going with the trends.

What Prince said was meant as a joke, and it wasn't even really insulting, but Justin was disrespectful. Who the fuck is he, to make jokes about Prince's stature? You know what Justin, you're nothing compared to Prince. You got your little fame, your fanbase, but it's nothin' compared to Prince.

You may be taller than Prince was, but his little body had way more talent in it than yours will ever have.

So F U and your stupid bash @ Paisly Park, it's fucked up that they even let you have it. SMDH.

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Amen!

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I'm still pissed at JT for that crap he said about Prince. Like you said, Prince was only joking and commenting on bringing sexy back. What JT did was way below the belt, imo.

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I think JT has talent, but he's no Prince. I neither love him nor hate him. Some of his songs got a nice groove you can dance to, but I don't buy his music or attend his concerts.

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A lot of people are upset about this PP event, and rightfully so. It just looks like a money-grubbing event to promote his new album, plus the SuperBowl coming up.....I just pray to God he's not going to do a Prince Tribute......Prince already did the damn SB, so don't be trying to recreate what Prince did......no, just no!!!!

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If he does that......then, I will totally lose it!!

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Lawd, please help me!!

Now he's planning a hologram.......

And we know for a fact there is going to be a hologram?