Let it be known now, for a fact, that Prince did not talk to his family nor was close with them. This has been difficult for me to watch but I am so ashamed, disgusted and angry with how his family has handled his passing and how his estate is managed.

I have no idea why the media goes to them for interviews because none of them knew him or what he desired. It's a joke.

And anyone close to him before he passed can verify what I am saying is true.

I WAS close with Prince and can state for a fact that NONE of this would be acceptable with him and none of this would ever be considered. It's not okay.

I ask that if you know me, please do not support this.

It's despicable. And it crushes me.

I purposely detach from this nonsense and don't comment because there is nothing I can do about it. 💔

I want to speak this truth because it will be lost if I don't... to those who are simply fans and really knew little of Prince. He would not want this and I am asking that you boycott things like this. Out of respect.

Prince deserves so much more than to be represented as some circus act that is so blasé and commercialized for profit.

He wrote "slave" on his face for a reason. This is the perfect example. Being pimped by big top music industry giants and being forced to perform material he did not want to do, all for a buck.

He knew it was of essence to him and his artistry to maintain his integrity. To do and produce the material HE desired instead of having it chosen for him by people who only cared about money. This is not artistry, it's prostitution.

Don't devalue someone as prolific as he was by parading his name on a band that could NEVER be him.

If you are fascinated by his music, please take the time to actually learn about him. Buy all his albums. Not just the songs "When Doves Cry" or "Kiss".

Really learn his story and you will understand why this is so upsetting to me and those that actually knew what he stood for. 🙏🏽💜