rogifan said:

I love Sheila but this passage just doesn't quite sit right wit me. The way she talks if you didn't know any better you'd think she was his widow. Am I wrong to feel weird about this? http://www.startribune.co...mp;clmob=y

Her role in the post-Prince world “People are walking up to me and they just want to hug me,” said Sheila. “They’re just crying. There’s no opportunity to say ‘Hi, what’s your name?’ Even out of nowhere. They say ‘I’m so sorry for your loss.’ As soon as they say that, I start crying. We’re all weeping together. It’s all been really positive. Sometimes you’re not prepared for strangers just grabbing you. I’m getting used to it. And I am a hugger.” Sheila said the outpouring from fans was not expected. “They’re calling me ‘the First Lady of Paisley Park,’ ” she said. “It’s very cute. I’ve never seen that before. People are praying for me. They’re sending e-mails to my website. Not just saying ‘I love you.’ They’re sharing their stories. I read every single one.”

[Edited 10/21/16 15:09pm]

This passage leapt off the page for me, too. Oh, Sheila...

FlyOnTheWall said:

leftcoast said:

The only people that have a problem with Sheila are certain types of messy male Prince fans and Prince's lesser talented jump-offs who can't really do the things Sheila does. I'm proud of her. As best I can think of, Prince only left behind 3 solid bandleaders that can carry a show: Morris, Sheila and Paul.

funksterr said:

The only people that have a problem with Sheila are certain types of messy male Prince fans and Prince's lesser talented jump-offs who can't really do the things Sheila does. I'm proud of her. As best I can think of, Prince only left behind 3 solid bandleaders that can carry a show: Morris, Sheila and Paul.

Yes, I agree. I think she channeled him flawlessly at the BET awards. Out of all of his exes, she stayed around P. off and on during the years still performing together and their chemistry was undeniable and you could see the love and friendship they still had for one another after all these years. They respected each other's talent so much and that says alot. Musical soulmates for sure, IMO.

To be honest, as I read the same article, it sounds like it's not Sheila's doing, but we the fans approaching her as if she was a widow. JMO

funksterr said:

The only people that have a problem with Sheila are certain types of messy male Prince fans and Prince's lesser talented jump-offs who can't really do the things Sheila does. I'm proud of her. As best I can think of, Prince only left behind 3 solid bandleaders that can carry a show: Morris, Sheila and Paul.

I agree.

funksterr said:

The only people that have a problem with Sheila are certain types of messy male Prince fans and Prince's lesser talented jump-offs who can't really do the things Sheila does. I'm proud of her. As best I can think of, Prince only left behind 3 solid bandleaders that can carry a show: Morris, Sheila and Paul.

yes. but i'm not sure about paul but then i haven't seen him recently.

Thanks for the article

wonder505 said:

I don't get the negative responses. If I saw Sheila I would give her a hug. She's been part of Prince's life for 30 years and when Prince was alive we all know how much we loved us some Sheila and Prince. And it's not like she sat around doing nothing. I just don't get it. I also noticed negative posts about Sheila remains while sussannah and mani gets deleted. What's up with that?

yeah,I don't understand all of these anti-Sheila comments I keep seeing on this site I think she is one of Prince's most talented proteges.She's a very smart and classy woman.

wonder505 said:

I don't get the negative responses. If I saw Sheila I would her a hug. She's been part of Prince's life for 30 years and when Prince was alive we all know how much we loved us some Sheila and Prince. And it's not like she sat around doing nothing. I just don't get it. I also noticed negative posts about Sheila remains while sussannah and mani gets deleted. What's up with that?

[Edited 10/23/16 7:53am]

The first lady of Paisley Park? LMAO

PennyPurple said:

The first lady of Paisley Park? LMAO

She is not calling herself that the fans and media are doing it. Do you not realize she knew him since he was 19?

laurarichardson said:

PennyPurple said:

The first lady of Paisley Park? LMAO

She is not calling herself that the fans and media are doing it. Do you not realize she knew him since he was 19?

I know it.

Mayte has known him since she was what 17? In fact Sheila isn't the only one who knew him since they were teens.

PennyPurple said:

laurarichardson said:

She is not calling herself that the fans and media are doing it. Do you not realize she knew him since he was 19?

I know it.

Mayte has known him since she was what 17? In fact Sheila isn't the only one who knew him since they were teens.

Sheila's known him the longest, since they are around the same age.

PennyPurple said:

laurarichardson said:

She is not calling herself that the fans and media are doing it. Do you not realize she knew him since he was 19?

I know it.

Mayte has known him since she was what 17? In fact Sheila isn't the only one who knew him since they were teens.

Yeah but while Mayte was in diapers, Prince said to Sheila E in 1978 he liked her Latin Jazz sound.

And also Sheila remained part of Prince's life even after his divorced with Mayte. Yes Prince ane Sheila E did had a big fallout in 2011 but that was because Prince was at fault and wanted to add Larry Graham on his Welcome to America tour and there was no room for her and her family. So Sheila had the right to be pissed because her family are working musicians not elite like Prince. He can afford to cancel gigs or being push out while Sheila E and her family need all the gigs they are offer. But Sheila apparently got over the dispute and after his death she expressed genuinely love for the man.

wonder505 said:

I don't get the negative responses. If I saw Sheila I would her a hug. She's been part of Prince's life for 30 years and when Prince was alive we all know how much we loved us some Sheila and Prince. And it's not like she sat around doing nothing. I just don't get it. I also noticed negative posts about Sheila remains while sussannah and mani gets deleted. What's up with that?

And that is why alot of people left or post less here. And I believed the mods are huge fans of the women that you mentioned.

laurarichardson said:

petalthecat said:

laurarichardson said:

She is not calling herself that the fans and media are doing it. Do you not realize she knew him since he was 19?

Yes, but still, she's the one quoting in the media what the fans are saying, she doesn't have to mention it. Sounds like more one upmanship that we keep seeing from associates/exes lately. When was the last time she played/recorded at PP?

Yep, and when was the last time Prince talked to her? And if they were so close, why didn't she do something to help Prince?

I don't get why some are so in love with Sheila. She has more to do with Prince now, after he's dead, then she did in the year before his death. $$

petalthecat said:

PennyPurple said:

petalthecat said:

laurarichardson said: Yes, but still, she's the one quoting in the media what the fans are saying, she doesn't have to mention it. Sounds like more one upmanship that we keep seeing from associates/exes lately. When was the last time she played/recorded at PP?

Yep, and when was the last time Prince talked to her? And if they were so close, why didn't she do something to help Prince?

I don't get why some are so in love with Sheila. She has more to do with Prince now, after he's dead, then she did in the year before his death. $$

Because I think she is cool, smart and talented. I don't get some of this negativity of those wanting to celebrate the legacy of his music and share with the fans, or this being upset about "First Lady of PP" quote either! LMAO, really? Why are some of you all so bothered with that anyways? Who cares? They are all grieving also. I guess they are all just supposed to go on with their lives and act like he never existed. Would that make you all happier then? Oh well, some folks just won't ever be satisfied.

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Missmusicluver72 said:

PennyPurple said:

Yep, and when was the last time Prince talked to her? And if they were so close, why didn't she do something to help Prince?

I don't get why some are so in love with Sheila. She has more to do with Prince now, after he's dead, then she did in the year before his death. $$

Because I think she is cool, smart and talented. I don't get some of this negativity of those wanting to celebrate the legacy of his music and share with the fans, or this being upset about "First Lady of PP" quote either! LMAO, really? Why are some of you all so bothered with that anyways? Who cares? They are all grieving also. I guess they are all just supposed to go on with their lives and act like he never existed. Would that make you all happier then? Oh well, some folks just won't ever be satisfied.

[Edited 10/24/16 7:52am]

She's not the first lady of Paisley Park, nor has she ever been. LMAO

PennyPurple said:

Missmusicluver72 said:

Because I think she is cool, smart and talented. I don't get some of this negativity of those wanting to celebrate the legacy of his music and share with the fans, or this being upset about "First Lady of PP" quote either! LMAO, really? Why are some of you all so bothered with that anyways? Who cares? They are all grieving also. I guess they are all just supposed to go on with their lives and act like he never existed. Would that make you all happier then? Oh well, some folks just won't ever be satisfied.

[Edited 10/24/16 7:52am]

She's not the first lady of Paisley Park, nor has she ever been. LMAO

That's because I am! Nope, I am just kidding. Would be a nice wish though

[Edited 10/24/16 14:36pm]

PennyPurple said: