thedance said:

Mayte, she is openhearted and honest....

I think I love her.... she is so sweet & I loved when she was the dancing force on stage with P & in the NPG:

How can anyone not love this woman...?

Like I said before, I've always loved Mayte. I got to talk with her back and forth on social media years ago, she's very sweet. The way I see it is, if P made such a huge impact on our lives and we (most I assume) never even met him, I can only imagine what an impact he had on a woman he was married to. His spirit, his presence...I'm having the hardest time of my life coping with his death so I can't even imagine what she's going through. Yes she was young, which to me makes even more sense as to why she would take it so hard no matter how long ago it was. But, that's just my opinion. My heart aches for her. I hope she can hold herself together for Gia's sake.

My love and compassion to you Mayte. Remember you were so lucky to have loved and been loved by this man. He was a treasure to human life. God is just cruel that they are never here very long! Out of Millions of women world wide he chose u. I know you will be All2gether again someday with your son and be the family u should have been. Maybe in another lifetime I don't know. But I love u and support u and u r not alone in this. We are all heartbroken and empty. helpless and disconnected from this f'd up world. I love to you for animals too. I donated some $ to the humane society in your honor against the dog meat trade in south korea. God Bless u. Michelle Portland, oregon

I still think it's weird for a WIFE (ex though may it be) to get a tatoo as a memento while in the process of trying to let go of what they use to have. I really am not looking forward to somewhere down the road hearing she got pulled under emotionally by all this. If she pulls through okay, I'm cool with her doing whatever it takes to get all those emotions out. I just wish it wasn't all through social media, but she is who she is.

yellowday said:

I could not wach this video to the end. It is disgraceful. Don't get me wrong. I do feel sorry for her. But isn't it enough that she sold her wedding dress. Does she have to be so blunt? Write a book, but take that video off youtube, please!

I have to agree with you. On March 17, 2016, Mayte was selling her wedding ring, the "heart" scavenger hunt notes that Prince gave her to find the ring, Prince's clothes and her wedding china. Why is she trying to act like she is still his wife? She wasn't acting like Prince's wife when she was with Tommy Lee. I do understand that she is grieving, but, what about Prince? How do you think it made Prince feel to see that she was selling their personal items on an auction site almost 20 years since their baby's passing? He did make a comment about the auction on twitter because alot the items didn't sell. I am so over this chick.

RiotPaisley said:

moussemaker said:

I'm torn. He may have been the love of her live, but some weeks ago she wanted to auction off her engagement ring and wedding dress...

And his hand written engagement letters... Like that had to compound his grief over Vanity's passing and just feeling love lost. I thought that was pretty crappy. She should have gave that stuff back to him. She's adopted a child since. She should focus on loving her baby.

I felt the same way. I do believe that this was one of the catalyst that pushed Prince into depression. It was like she was slapping him in the face. Sometimes, we have to think about our actions, she appears to have hit him with action at the worst time. It had to hurt. He had to also be thinking about their baby. Prince wasn't perfect, but Mayte should be able to move on without exploiting Prince.

irresistiblebitch666 said:

Is it me does it look like Mayte is getting a tattoo in a basement? Those places are not exactly known for being the most sterilized. I am wild, carefree, and silly as can be but never putting myself at risk for hepatitis or to loose a limb. Hopefully that was a real licensed tattoo shop! I dont think that Prince had conract with Mayte for years after the divorce cause it hurt him to see her. Seeing Mayte was just remembering the loss of the wee ones and the fact that he loved her and the marriage failed. However I am sure that when they did see each other, it was only love in the roon. Remember that somewhere around 2007, mayte showed up at one of his shows and he hugged her. Plus there was a rumor going around that they reunited for a small period after that. I am not sure what happened between the aforementioned and the whole ticket blocking fiasco of WOA but I think Prince always cared for Mayte in his own way. Mayte was Prince's ride or die chick for 10 years and she was there through the craziest financial battle of his life and they share kids(albeit sadly deceased ones) so there was always some form of bond there between them. Prince had 4 major loves. Mattie,the music, Sheila E, and Mayte. Nothing else mattered. I do however hope that someone has the heart to get Mayte into some bereavement groups because this tragedy is beginning to hit her hard and when the loss really hits her, she might have a nervous breakdown. I just dont see Mayte ever remarrying again because the love that she had for Prince is so intense that it still stands nearly 20 years after their divorce. Any man who falls for Mayte is going to be competing for her heart but it belongs to a ghost and that is not cool. I really wish that Mayte would consult a psychic as they might give her some closure.

I am not being mean, but I am sure that this will give her another 15 minutes of fame on Couples Therapy of some other show like that....look for Mayte soon on a television near you...

nursev said:

1contessa said:

I feel the same way nursev. Mayte was too young when she got involved with Prince. It amazes me what some people will do just because a person is a celeb with money. What they fail to realize is that they're people just like we all are.

Indeed...Prince was human and had feelings, but I do believe that the stuff he did concerning that child were just wrong and it caused Mayte to be messed up like this even now...just sad.

Prince has suffered for how he did Mayte, Denise and others. However, Nelly, Mayte's Mother, pimped her to Prince. She is to blame also.

nursev said:

I remember I was listening to Tom Joyner like in the early 2000's and he said Prince was moving to Canada to be with his pregnant wife Mani then all of a sudden...no baby again. It wasnt the ladies.

I never knew that Mani also had a miscarriage...so sad...

nursev said:

terrig said:

OMG THANK U.

WTF. Indeed. Mani & her wanna be that isnt need to step away from the cameras - ugh they are like ambulance chasers.

THANK YOU!! I mean this man is married to his ex wife....did he really think that Prince fans wanted him there? Its unbelievable and unforgivable that he and Mani would do that...the fuck! Damn.

I couldn't even watch with Eric Benet singing. I didn't believe it...I really don't believe that he and Prince were friends...

OzlemUcucu said:

nursev said:

true

I may be wrong though Nursev. I imagine people leave a will when they think they are close to people. If there is no will. It's a bit like "Ya'lll can kiss my ass" and I don't care what you all do. Prince was a smart man. He was not stupid.

I kind of agree with why Prince probably didn't make a will. Also, regarding the vault, just Billy Joel music...do yal think that Prince got rid of his music before his transition?

Jamzone333 said:

nursev said:

THANK YOU!! I mean this man is married to his ex wife....did he really think that Prince fans wanted him there? Its unbelievable and unforgivable that he and Mani would do that...the fuck! Damn.

I couldn't even watch with Eric Benet singing. I didn't believe it...I really don't believe that he and Prince were friends...

Truth. We have no idea if Prince might have been on friendly terms with the both of them in all this time. None of them annouced their every action to the world.

morningsong said:

Jamzone333 said:

I couldn't even watch with Eric Benet singing. I didn't believe it...I really don't believe that he and Prince were friends...

Truth. We have no idea if Prince might have been on friendly terms with the both of them in all this time. None of them annouced their every action to the world.

True. I sincerely do hope that Mayte is okay. She wasn't my favorite because I really didn't think that she loved him although he chose her. They were married and shared a life. Mayte is entitled to be happy and whole.

I watched a bit of the video, I'm sorry to see Mayte so devastated and I hope she has people around who will care for her and give her any support and help she needs.

I can't imagine what she and Prince went through when their son died, and then on top of that, the distress of a miscarriage. On Hollywood exes, Mayte seemed quite vulnerable, very emotional and it came across to me that despite anything she said, she had never got over Prince or the loss of her children. Trying to sell her ring and the handwritten notes from P. seems a pretty unpleasant thing to do, but maybe her emotions have remained all over the place for years. It's not uncommon for a couple to split when a child dies, people grieve differently. I think Prince probably suffered terribly but maybe kept a lot of that inside, and yes, maybe turned to other women etc., but that doesn't mean he wasn't devastated too.

It is all so sad and I think Mayte needs to back off from social media and get some help. She has a child now and probably a lot to look forward to in life. Perhaps if she'd met the right person after Prince her life would have followed a happier direction, I wish her well for the future and hope she can move on from the past.

Jamzone333 said:

morningsong said:

Truth. We have no idea if Prince might have been on friendly terms with the both of them in all this time. None of them annouced their every action to the world.

True. I sincerely do hope that Mayte is okay. She wasn't my favorite because I really didn't think that she loved him although he chose her. They were married and shared a life. Mayte is entitled to be happy and whole.

I hope she'll be okay too. This is a serious wake up call to me and I've got tons of distance to all this and it's still screwing with me. This could drag a person under if they're not careful.


Hope the fans aren't becoming the source of the already churning rumor mill.

estelle81 said:

I'm actually surprised that's she's holding it together as well as she is in that video. She's walking around and coherent which isn't something that extremely intoxicated people are usually able to do that well. I've seen people who have lost loved ones completely lose it and have to be sedated and supervised for days afterwards so they wouldn't hurt themselves. After reading about Alexander McQueen's suicide because he couldn't cope with his mother's passing, I'm happy that Mayte has just decided to get a tattoo and have some drinks. She's drunk but who wouldn't be after you just lost the love of your life. Prince was a huge part of her life's story so I think if this is how she needs to get solace in his passing than more power to her. She could be doing way worse things..remember Britney Spears during her meltdown...exactly; and nobody even died in that situation. She lost two children and was then abandoned yet she doesn't hold a grudge towards him after all these years. I can't even fathom how much pain this woman has gone through. To have your baby for only a week before having to say goodbye then losing another life shortly thereafter....she's one strong woman that's all I have to say. Despite all the bad things that happened during their relationship, there were soo many absolutely beautiful things from it that I feel overshadow those dark moments. The man wrote how many beautiful songs for her? Emancipation Disc 2 is a tribute to Mayte and his love for her...their son's heartbeat is on 'Sex In The Summer' for god's sake. Sometimes bad things happen that destroy marriages and that's what happened to them and it's sad because I think they'd still be together if they had been able to brave that storm. True love doesn't always conquer all unfortunately. After watching her on 'Hollywood Exes', I realized how much she still loved Prince. She never said a terrible thing about him on that show from what I recall. Her mother was trying to bad-mouth him and Mayte gave her a look and told her to hush. She kept all those momentos for decades and only auctioned them off after many people kept prompting her to do it so she could finally heal and move on. I'll always adore their union. They were my Romeo and Juliet....well actually more like my Morticia and Gomez Addams because I liked that couple way more than Romeo and Juliet. If this is what she needs to do to heal her broken heart, than I support her 100% as long as she's not endangering herself or Gia by driving drunk. The fact that she's going outside at all is a good sign. Hell, I cried for a week after his passing and I didn't even know the man...if I was her, they'd have to keep me from lying in the street screaming; if I ever actually left my house because I'd probably become a recluse for at least a month if this ever happened to me. Grief sucks and nobody ever can truly understand the process if it's not actually happening to them. I don't think this should make anyone question her mothering abilities to her daughter, Gia. The amount of love, time, and energy she dedicated in her fight to be able to adopt that baby proves that she would never do anything to lose another child. She's definitely not the only parent to drink or be drunk in front of their kid...nor will she be the last. On the show, she actually had her first tattoo done by that same artist in her house with the other exes so why is it any different that she's getting a tattoo in a tattoo parlor and wants her daughter to be there to experience that with her? Tattoo parlors aren't strip clubs, liquor stores, or crack houses so if they allowed the little girl to come in than it's obviously not a big deal just sayin. Sheila has been in press conference after newspaper article talking about Prince non-stop since his passing. If people can give loads of sympathy to Sheila E for her 5 minute engagement to Prince waaaay back in the 80s, then the same respect should be given to Mayte and even Mani for actually being married to him. Just my

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Agreed.

And again I really hope she finds peace.

I'd like to add though that it seems people are using the fact she sold off mementos from their marriage against her. She kept them for 18 years. How can she fully move on and be in the now whild holding on to the old.

Do you keep mementoes from your ex relationships?

morningsong said:

Jamzone333 said:

True. I sincerely do hope that Mayte is okay. She wasn't my favorite because I really didn't think that she loved him although he chose her. They were married and shared a life. Mayte is entitled to be happy and whole.

I hope she'll be okay too. This is a serious wake up call to me and I've got tons of distance to all this and it's still screwing with me. This could drag a person under if they're not careful.


Hope the fans aren't becoming the source of the already churning rumor mill.

Agreed. I wouldn't want to be the cause of pain to Mayte or anyone. I am still processing Prince's passing myself. I have been into his music since 1979, a teenager. I want only the best for Mayte and Mani...

Genesia said:

irresistiblebitch666 said:

Gia seems like a loved and well cared for child so CPS will not be doing anything. Just because Mayte probably took a few sips last night does not she is a boozehound. Have you ever heard of drinking in moderation? A lot of people do that.

That was not "drinking in moderation." Mayte was drunk. In front of her 5-year-old daughter. And she put it on social media - which makes it doubly stupid.

But not illegal. CPS will do nothing...nor should they.

The video is totally harmless and her daughter was busy watching a movie while under a friend/family member/whatever's care.

Much ado about nothing in that sense.

Posting a video that gives a bunch of people (who know nothing) the opportunity to rip her to shreds may not appear to be wisest thing to do to many, but like she said, fuck it...she doesn't care at this point and I don't think she should either.

P. made it very clear he was a private person. Is she honoring his legacy by this kind of behavior? Is that what you do when you love someone? The fact that ppl watch this video & show concern for M. instead of her child (given historical & present REALITY & facts) says it all. I think it is the same type of ppl and mentality who hold on to say the "romance" & fantasy (sexism/racism) of Gone With The Wind and for the very same core reasons. I'm sooo done.

It's all too easy too sit in judgement of others. People react to death in different ways. Sometimes foolishly...

Jamzone333 said:

OzlemUcucu said:

I may be wrong though Nursev. I imagine people leave a will when they think they are close to people. If there is no will. It's a bit like "Ya'lll can kiss my ass" and I don't care what you all do. Prince was a smart man. He was not stupid.

I kind of agree with why Prince probably didn't make a will. Also, regarding the vault, just Billy Joel music...do yal think that Prince got rid of his music before his transition?

This makes more sense than I'd like it to make. And would explain why a control freak like Prince did not leave instructions/a will.
Let everybody show their true colours. Then the world will see who really were his friends and loved ones. I mean, Prince loved playing jokes on people...

Mayte is fine.....she went to get a tattoo on Saturday as her own private memorial to her first husband and father of her deceased child. As many people know, whenever you get a tattoo you have a drink or two to ease the pain of the needle...as mayte is not an avid tattoo person, and NOT a fan of needles, she had a drink or two to get through it....this was also highly emotional for her as it was a closing of that chapter of her life. As you can see, she has not been part of any public memorials or news interviews. Her appearance at the single moms event was planned long before the passing of Prince and it was something she had to appear at as it honored her as the amazing single mother she is. But as you can see in the speech she had acknowledged his passing saying she did not want to discuss it.

She did have daughter Gia there as you can see in the video, but I was also there and driving and watching Gia. I would not let anything happen to mayte and even moreso Gia, as I have been pretty much since her divorce. She is fine and that tattoo was her way of finally grieving as she was not given a chance in minneapolis(she did attend a private memorial with friends and former band members, not the so called OFFICIAL one, which she was not invited to as the church was pretty much running that, and she was not part of the church nor would she attend an event run by the JW's).

So please do not look at this video as Mayte has to get things together and such, she has it together and her head is on straight, as she is raising an amazing child and rescuing countless numbers of dogs and other animals all by herself....any of you ever sit down and have a drink after a long week? Don't look so deep into this....its not that complex.

And by the way, she didnt sell her wedding ring or anything else Prince related for that matter, auctions were pulled down and she kept everything. Part of her reason for attempting to sell off these items was her attempt at moving on and using the items for a worthy cause, to fund her animal rescue and open a brick and mortar location so she can save more animals and give the public a chance at adopting these incredible animals. She is still working on this, but is accepting donations if needed at www.maytesrescue.com......so instead of chastising her for having a drink and getting a tattoo in her ex-husbands memory, how about donating to a cause that she, and he believed in too.....

Hope you all understand now...

I hope that clears up all the debate.

Graycap23 said:

What did I just watch?

Ha-ha!

Glad to learn that Mayte is ok.

meltedman said:

Mayte is fine.....she went to get a tattoo on Saturday as her own private memorial to her first husband and father of her deceased child. As many people know, whenever you get a tattoo you have a drink or two to ease the pain of the needle...as mayte is not an avid tattoo person, and NOT a fan of needles, she had a drink or two to get through it....this was also highly emotional for her as it was a closing of that chapter of her life. As you can see, she has not been part of any public memorials or news interviews. Her appearance at the single moms event was planned long before the passing of Prince and it was something she had to appear at as it honored her as the amazing single mother she is. But as you can see in the speech she had acknowledged his passing saying she did not want to discuss it.

She did have daughter Gia there as you can see in the video, but I was also there and driving and watching Gia. I would not let anything happen to mayte and even moreso Gia, as I have been pretty much since her divorce. She is fine and that tattoo was her way of finally grieving as she was not given a chance in minneapolis(she did attend a private memorial with friends and former band members, not the so called OFFICIAL one, which she was not invited to as the church was pretty much running that, and she was not part of the church nor would she attend an event run by the JW's).

So please do not look at this video as Mayte has to get things together and such, she has it together and her head is on straight, as she is raising an amazing child and rescuing countless numbers of dogs and other animals all by herself....any of you ever sit down and have a drink after a long week? Don't look so deep into this....its not that complex.

And by the way, she didnt sell her wedding ring or anything else Prince related for that matter, auctions were pulled down and she kept everything. Part of her reason for attempting to sell off these items was her attempt at moving on and using the items for a worthy cause, to fund her animal rescue and open a brick and mortar location so she can save more animals and give the public a chance at adopting these incredible animals. She is still working on this, but is accepting donations if needed at www.maytesrescue.com......so instead of chastising her for having a drink and getting a tattoo in her ex-husbands memory, how about donating to a cause that she, and he believed in too.....

Hope you all understand now...

Thank you for that Meltedman. Im so glad Mayte is ok.

Please send her our love and support x

meltedman said:

Mayte is fine.....she went to get a tattoo on Saturday as her own private memorial to her first husband and father of her deceased child. As many people know, whenever you get a tattoo you have a drink or two to ease the pain of the needle...as mayte is not an avid tattoo person, and NOT a fan of needles, she had a drink or two to get through it....this was also highly emotional for her as it was a closing of that chapter of her life. As you can see, she has not been part of any public memorials or news interviews. Her appearance at the single moms event was planned long before the passing of Prince and it was something she had to appear at as it honored her as the amazing single mother she is. But as you can see in the speech she had acknowledged his passing saying she did not want to discuss it.

She did have daughter Gia there as you can see in the video, but I was also there and driving and watching Gia. I would not let anything happen to mayte and even moreso Gia, as I have been pretty much since her divorce. She is fine and that tattoo was her way of finally grieving as she was not given a chance in minneapolis(she did attend a private memorial with friends and former band members, not the so called OFFICIAL one, which she was not invited to as the church was pretty much running that, and she was not part of the church nor would she attend an event run by the JW's).

So please do not look at this video as Mayte has to get things together and such, she has it together and her head is on straight, as she is raising an amazing child and rescuing countless numbers of dogs and other animals all by herself....any of you ever sit down and have a drink after a long week? Don't look so deep into this....its not that complex.

And by the way, she didnt sell her wedding ring or anything else Prince related for that matter, auctions were pulled down and she kept everything. Part of her reason for attempting to sell off these items was her attempt at moving on and using the items for a worthy cause, to fund her animal rescue and open a brick and mortar location so she can save more animals and give the public a chance at adopting these incredible animals. She is still working on this, but is accepting donations if needed at www.maytesrescue.com......so instead of chastising her for having a drink and getting a tattoo in her ex-husbands memory, how about donating to a cause that she, and he believed in too.....

Hope you all understand now...

I agree with you and thank you so much for this update! Glad to know she is fine. I got a little worried for her. Although I do not know her please let her know I send my well wishes and support! Thank you!