2elijah said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

Noo, It's easy to tell by the content of the comments. It's not mostly non-Black people going on about styling products, extensions, color running down his face, weaves

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Come on, I've heard these comments over and over by black girls, ranting on another 'sista' with long hair whether it's an afro or some other texture, that it must be a weave or something. Non-white ask questions in my experience, they don't go the extent of it must be a wig weave bump and curl press and color etc

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Yeah I'm talking about this board.

I like the twists of New Power/Rave, I think for a man it is an age appropriate style. I love dreads, I don't think those looks work on Prince and his fashion for too long. It's not about not liking them, it's about wardrobe.

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Also those styles (not dreads) twists and braids, aren't a regular style for men of Black descent in America now, it was in early 2000s late 1990s.

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Again, I love that fluffy from of the late For U era it was huge and I think wipping that around while rocking is hot

[Snip - luv4u] For example, I've been around various racial groups, all my life, and I will tell you, you will find the same. I was on the bus going to work and 3 white ladies complaining about white females who dye their hair blonde. Not to mention the continuous conversations of some Puerto Ricans demeaning Dominicans or some from the White communities, making derogatory comments about Russians or some Dominicans making comments that some from their community, deny they can speak Spanish, etc., etc., I've heard it all, so yes, all communities have their faults, but what you mention in your post, still does not deny the fact that comments about black hair, don't come out of the white community, and they are not always nice. Let's just be real about it, and not give an 'excuse' passes, shall we? LOL No one here denied that among Blacks, that they don't make those comments within their own communities too. Again, glad Prince is embracing his natural hair, and yes, orgers on this site will continue to assume he's wearing a wig, even non-black orgers.

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2Elijah, you should not try to apply motive or intent.You do know that 'A Good General Rule, criticize ideas, is what you're not doing.

I'm connected enough to Black American communities to know what I'm talking about. I'm not some disconnect 'brutha' I have solidarity with that part of my heritage. So please stop trying to judge me. And take this too personally. This stuff is obviously more sensitive to you. But that's not my issue or problem. I don't speak nice of messy things. I speak highly of any people individual ethnic community that deserves it. Including 'black' folk.

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Don't generalized. I'm clearly talking about specific people and mindsets. Don't act like these are not issues of hair (especially) lol go to any site about Beyonce and it's her hair they zero on. Let's not pretend these are not issues.

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Also I'm travelled enough to know that most 'non Black Americans' in other countries tend to be more accepting of the 'natural-ness of African people' Even into Canada. Unless things have changed in the last year. Canada Toronto Montreal and a few other places the Afro-Canadians tend to have a different mindset about hair textures. I've always found that many wear their hair 'naturally' whatever that texture might be.

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We are not talking about 'white women' or asian women. the comments are about Prince an American man of African descent. Yes when it comes to women, the need to conform and mainstream is much more an issue. Men don't have to deal with hair body type as women do.

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We are talking about people on this board who constantly see a picture of Prince and the first comment is his hair. I follow differnt topics on this Org closely and look at what kinds of things people bring up. There are some people that no matter what picture gets posted they zero in on his crotch. There are have been many in the past year that focused on Prince wearing a hair clip on piece during Controversy his hair type/wigs or extensions during Purple Rain, and 'his hair couldn't grow that fast...' Lovesexy must be a weave etc

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Overall white people in a general way like that are not that into Prince's hair or the hair of 'black folk' It's black folk that care that much. Movies shows and books are created by 'black' folk about hair, not really white or not blacks.

OldFriends4Sale said:

2elijah said:

[Snip - luv4u] For example, I've been around various racial groups, all my life, and I will tell you, you will find the same. I was on the bus going to work and 3 white ladies complaining about white females who dye their hair blonde. Not to mention the continuous conversations of some Puerto Ricans demeaning Dominicans or some from the White communities, making derogatory comments about Russians or some Dominicans making comments that some from their community, deny they can speak Spanish, etc., etc., I've heard it all, so yes, all communities have their faults, but what you mention in your post, still does not deny the fact that comments about black hair, don't come out of the white community, and they are not always nice. Let's just be real about it, and not give an 'excuse' passes, shall we? LOL No one here denied that among Blacks, that they don't make those comments within their own communities too. Again, glad Prince is embracing his natural hair, and yes, orgers on this site will continue to assume he's wearing a wig, even non-black orgers.

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2Elijah, you should not try to apply motive or intent. I'm connected enough to Black American communities to know what I'm talking about. I'm not some disconnect 'brutha' I have solidarity with that part of my heritage. So please stop trying to judge me. And take this too personally. This stuff is obviously more sensitive to you. But that's not my issue or problem. I don't speak nice of messing things. I speak highly of any people individual ethnic community that deserves it. Including 'black' folk.

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It's U who generalized. I'm clearly talking about specific people and mindsets. Don't act like these are not issues of hair (especially) lol go to any site about Beyonce and it's her hair they zero on. Let's not pretend these are not issues.

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Also I'm travelled enough to know that most 'non Black Americans' in other countries tend to be more accepting of the 'naturalness of African people' Even into Canada. Unless things have changed in the last year. Canada Toronto Montreal and a few other places the Afro-Canadians tend to have a different mindset about hair textures. I've always found that many wear their hair 'naturally' whatever that texture might be.

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We are no talking about 'white women' or asian women. the comments are about Prince an American man of African descent. Yes when it comes to women, the need to conform and mainstream is much more an issue. Men don't have to deal with hair body type as women do.

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We are talking about people on this board who constantly see a picture of Prince and the first comment is his hair. I follow differnt topics on this Org closely and look at what kinds of things people bring up. There are some people that no matter what picture gets posted they zero in on his crotch. There are have been many in the past year that focused on Prince wearing a hair clip on piece during Controversy his hair type/wigs or extensions during Purple Rain, and 'his hair couldn't grow that fast...' Lovesexy must be a weave etc

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Overall white people in a general way like that are not that into Prince's hair or the hair of 'black folk' It's black folk that care that much. Movies shows and books are created by 'black' folk about hair, not really white or not blacks.

[Snip - luv4u] Also, no, people from other countries are not that accepting of the 'naturalness' of African people or you wouldn't see mocked, racist stereotyped images coming from people of other countries. Very easy to find that on the 'net. Oh, and by the way, I still can't accept your last comment, so I'm not going to waste my time with you on this. So again, I'm glad Prince is rockin' that 'fro.

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bashraka said:

2elijah said:

The question is how did you arrive at the assumption that it is a wig? Most wigs are neatly shaped and cut. Prince's 'fro appears natural, just like natural, black hair grown out but not shaped or cut.

Fiinally a rational post. First of all, the sense of entitlement among his fans is bewildering. Prince does not have to dress and style his hair for anybody's edification. His hair is bushy and wild and if it was really a wig, there are better trimmed afro wigs he could have wore. Some of y'all are too damn familiar with your fandom.

Thank you.

2elijah said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

Noo, It's easy to tell by the content of the comments. It's not mostly non-Black people going on about styling products, extensions, color running down his face, weaves

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Come on, I've heard these comments over and over by black girls, ranting on another 'sista' with long hair whether it's an afro or some other texture, that it must be a weave or something. Non-white ask questions in my experience, they don't go the extent of it must be a wig weave bump and curl press and color etc

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Yeah I'm talking about this board.

I like the twists of New Power/Rave, I think for a man it is an age appropriate style. I love dreads, I don't think those looks work on Prince and his fashion for too long. It's not about not liking them, it's about wardrobe.

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Also those styles (not dreads) twists and braids, aren't a regular style for men of Black descent in America now, it was in early 2000s late 1990s.

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Again, I love that fluffy from of the late For U era it was huge and I think wipping that around while rocking is hot

Oh, and to your comment that dreads, twists are not hairstyles of black men of the 2000s? Are you serious? LOL. Come to NYC and New Jersey and your head will spin. There are so many Black males, with dreads down to their azz cheeks, and some wearing large 'fros. OF4S, you really have to get out of your community more to know this.

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oh Gawwd, I said those hairstyles (not dreads) re-read it

You created a whole judgemental post based upon WRONG reading

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I said twists are not as common now. Dreads are in, Afros are in, brush cuts, low cuts, bald looks.

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Twists are not in like they were in the mid-late 90s Sorry I don't see a bunch of 'black' men wearing twists

I don't think that Prince is wearing a wig. I think that it's his natural hair, and that he now wears it that way because it may have gotten thinner with age, as most people hair tend to do. I am a black female in her early 50's and I have let my natural hair grow in just like Prince has, because it was thinning, and it is fuller in it's natural state. I can either wear a fro like Prince or straighten it with a flat iron if I choose too, but I no longer wear it relaxed, like Prince used to, because it is thinner when relaxed. If Prince is wearing a wig, then it's a darn good one, but it appears like it's his natural hair to me. Anyhow, I think that Prince looks good with an afro, and he will probably keep it, because as he ages, his hair will probably get thinner and thinner, and a fro helps cover that.

2elijah said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

2Elijah, you should not try to apply motive or intent. I'm connected enough to Black American communities to know what I'm talking about. I'm not some disconnect 'brutha' I have solidarity with that part of my heritage. So please stop trying to judge me. And take this too personally. This stuff is obviously more sensitive to you. But that's not my issue or problem. I don't speak nice of messing things. I speak highly of any people individual ethnic community that deserves it. Including 'black' folk.

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It's U who generalized. I'm clearly talking about specific people and mindsets. Don't act like these are not issues of hair (especially) lol go to any site about Beyonce and it's her hair they zero on. Let's not pretend these are not issues.

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Also I'm travelled enough to know that most 'non Black Americans' in other countries tend to be more accepting of the 'naturalness of African people' Even into Canada. Unless things have changed in the last year. Canada Toronto Montreal and a few other places the Afro-Canadians tend to have a different mindset about hair textures. I've always found that many wear their hair 'naturally' whatever that texture might be.

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We are no talking about 'white women' or asian women. the comments are about Prince an American man of African descent. Yes when it comes to women, the need to conform and mainstream is much more an issue. Men don't have to deal with hair body type as women do.

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We are talking about people on this board who constantly see a picture of Prince and the first comment is his hair. I follow differnt topics on this Org closely and look at what kinds of things people bring up. There are some people that no matter what picture gets posted they zero in on his crotch. There are have been many in the past year that focused on Prince wearing a hair clip on piece during Controversy his hair type/wigs or extensions during Purple Rain, and 'his hair couldn't grow that fast...' Lovesexy must be a weave etc

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Overall white people in a general way like that are not that into Prince's hair or the hair of 'black folk' It's black folk that care that much. Movies shows and books are created by 'black' folk about hair, not really white or not blacks.

[Snip - luv4u] Also, no, people from other countries are not that accepting of the 'naturalness' of African people or you wouldn't see mocked, racist stereotyped images coming from people of other countries. Very easy to find that on the 'net. Oh, and by the way, I still can't accept your last comment, so I'm not going to waste my time with you on this. So again, I'm glad Prince is rockin' that 'fro.

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Sorry, but I was commenting on an issue, U are making things personal. AGAIN. stop it. I can make a judgment about anything I want. Just because U don't like it doesn't make it wrong.

And you need to get out of the country more. African beauty is FAR more accepted and appreciated in other countries vs America

You are generalizing a great deal on other ethnic grous and countries. Travel. the NET is not travel.

1contessa said:

I don't think that Prince is wearing a wig. I think that it's his natural hair, and that he now wears it that way because it may have gotten thinner with age, as most people hair tend to do. I am a black female in her early 50's and I have let my natural hair grow in just like Prince has, because it was thinning, and it is fuller in it's natural state. I can either wear a fro like Prince or straighten it with a flat iron if I choose too, but I no longer wear it relaxed, like Prince used to, because it is thinner when relaxed. If Prince is wearing a wig, then it's a darn good one, but it appears like it's his natural hair to me. Anyhow, I think that Prince looks good with an afro, and he will probably keep it, because as he ages, his hair will probably get thinner and thinner, and a fro helps cover that.

The things that come up about Prince's hair is weird. I don't see how people think he's wearing an afro. I love natural hair, no matter the ethnic group, hair type etc. I think that's why I love the 70s so much. I hope he grows it out further

1contessa said:

I don't think that Prince is wearing a wig. I think that it's his natural hair, and that he now wears it that way because it may have gotten thinner with age, as most people hair tend to do. I am a black female in her early 50's and I have let my natural hair grow in just like Prince has, because it was thinning, and it is fuller in it's natural state. I can either wear a fro like Prince or straighten it with a flat iron if I choose too, but I no longer wear it relaxed, like Prince used to, because it is thinner when relaxed. If Prince is wearing a wig, then it's a darn good one, but it appears like it's his natural hair to me. Anyhow, I think that Prince looks good with an afro, and he will probably keep it, because as he ages, his hair will probably get thinner and thinner, and a fro helps cover that.

Prince may have a full head of hair for life. My Dad still has all of his.

purplethunder3121 said:

1contessa said:

I don't think that Prince is wearing a wig. I think that it's his natural hair, and that he now wears it that way because it may have gotten thinner with age, as most people hair tend to do. I am a black female in her early 50's and I have let my natural hair grow in just like Prince has, because it was thinning, and it is fuller in it's natural state. I can either wear a fro like Prince or straighten it with a flat iron if I choose too, but I no longer wear it relaxed, like Prince used to, because it is thinner when relaxed. If Prince is wearing a wig, then it's a darn good one, but it appears like it's his natural hair to me. Anyhow, I think that Prince looks good with an afro, and he will probably keep it, because as he ages, his hair will probably get thinner and thinner, and a fro helps cover that.

Prince may have a full head of hair for life. My Dad still has all of his.

Yeah, but let's not forget that Prince's dad was bald in his later years, and baldness is hereditary, especially among men, although Prince could possibly take after his mom, and not lose his hair. However, if you look closely at the top of Prince's hair, you can see that it is thinner up there than it used to be.

Yeah it's not a wig.......perming your hair over time will take a toll and maybe he decided to get it healthy...who knows.And the "wild fro" was a style back in the 60's and 70's. Let's all grow our hair to a fro in solidarity!

It fits the "Love Guru" personna...

purplethunder3121 said:

It fits the "Love Guru" personna...

He seriously needs to wear the big hoop earring

pureTsexy said:

It would be different if it were a well groomed fro. It's just not Prince. Prince has been the "pretty man" for ages. Now he's sporting a scraggly fro? Just doesn't suit him. He's still the man... but yes... fro gotta go

Prince is still a good looking guy, the fro doesn't change that. Prince seem to have mellowed with age, and maybe he doesn't care about the hair or makeup like he used to. Relaxed hair like Prince used to wear, takes a lot of time, effort, and care. Maybe Prince no longer wants to deal with all of that, or maybe he no longer has the same person that cared for his hair back then, who knows? The man is getting older, maybe he just wants to relax and enjoy the rest of his life, and not sweat all of the stuff that he used to take so seriously in his younger days. Face it guys, the Prince of Purple Rain and the 80's is gone. He's not the same man anymore! He's older now, and he's changed. No one or nothing stays the same.

1contessa said:

pureTsexy said:

It would be different if it were a well groomed fro. It's just not Prince. Prince has been the "pretty man" for ages. Now he's sporting a scraggly fro? Just doesn't suit him. He's still the man... but yes... fro gotta go

Prince is still a good looking guy, the fro doesn't change that. Prince seem to have mellowed with age, and maybe he doesn't care about the hair or makeup like he used to. Relaxed hair like Prince used to wear, takes a lot of time, effort, and care. Maybe Prince no longer wants to deal with all of that, or maybe he no longer has the same person that cared for his hair back then, who knows? The man is getting older, maybe he just wants to relax and enjoy the rest of his life, and not sweat all of the stuff that he used to take so seriously in his younger days. Face it guys, the Prince of Purple Rain and the 80's is gone. He's not the same man anymore! He's older now, and he's changed. No one or nothing stays the same.

Nooo NNoooooooo

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lol Yeah I think for a long while Prince was doing his own hair, so the person who hooked him up in the 80s ... man, that person is gone

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He's not retiring lol he's only 55 that's usually when men have midlife crisis lol I like the afro tho. He's older but last year he said he didn't want to work with old people, just young ones lol or something like that.

laurarichardson said:

pray4rain said:

Prince has always had a great style. From 83 and onwards (aside from his ultimate low poing NPS)his different styles have been fantastic. The fro, whether a wig or not, is the most uncool thing of his career. That and this chaplin cane makes it almost unbarable to watch him. The fro in connection with Prince's racial issues makes the whole thing even more dubious.

---/Once again speaking on black culture and talking out of your ass. That fro is his natural ass hair. Are you saying that he looked better when he straightend his hair making it look more European. Think about that for minute.

No need to be rude, we are merely exchanging ideas.

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As for the "black culture” discussion, I do believe that Prince is very much aware of what he´s doing and the way he looks. I am convinced that almost everything in Prince’s world is done consciously with a certain goal and aiming at causing a specific affect. In this case, the fro might be a way of accentuating his Afro-American side to cause a general more positive view on black culture.

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Apart from that I think that the fro is part of another reoccurring theme throughout Prince’s career, the overcoming of opposites (male-female, black-white, good-evil). Recently with 3rd Eye Girl, this is expressed in Prince (male, Afro-American - i.e. the fro) and 3rd Eye Girl (all female, Caucasian). By expressing the union of (apparent) dichotomies, they are transcended into oneness, with innate qualities like equality and equanimity.

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Still to me, the fro simply doesn’t look good.

1contessa said:

I don't think that Prince is wearing a wig. I think that it's his natural hair, and that he now wears it that way because it may have gotten thinner with age, as most people hair tend to do. I am a black female in her early 50's and I have let my natural hair grow in just like Prince has, because it was thinning, and it is fuller in it's natural state. I can either wear a fro like Prince or straighten it with a flat iron if I choose too, but I no longer wear it relaxed, like Prince used to, because it is thinner when relaxed. If Prince is wearing a wig, then it's a darn good one, but it appears like it's his natural hair to me. Anyhow, I think that Prince looks good with an afro, and he will probably keep it, because as he ages, his hair will probably get thinner and thinner, and a fro helps cover that.

Cool that you are embracing your natural hair. I agree about hair if being permed for a long, period of time, can cause hair thinning or get damaged if not well taken care of or may thin it more as we grow older and when its in its natural state it really is so much healthier. My son's gf is known throughout the 'natural hair circles' and travels the world educating women of color (even men), about natural hair/hairstyles/how to take care of it, and many women are being inspired by her knowledge of natural hair care, and embracing their natural styles. I won't reveal her name here, to protect her her privacy, but she has been and is an inspiration to so many women and men of color who embrace their natural hair. I've noticed throughout my years of travelling outside the U.S., that in many places there aren't enough hair products that are available for many women of color. I remember when I was younger, there weren't many hair products for women of color available. That used to be the case in the U.S. for awhile, now I am so happy that there are a plethora of products available for natural hair care in the U.S. now. I like that Prince is embracing his hair, and seems very comfortable with it. That's a good thing.

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pray4rain said:

laurarichardson said:

pray4rain said: ---/Once again speaking on black culture and talking out of your ass. That fro is his natural ass hair. Are you saying that he looked better when he straightend his hair making it look more European. Think about that for minute.




No need to be rude, we are merely exchanging ideas.

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As for the "black culture” discussion, I do believe that Prince is very much aware of what he´s doing and the way he looks. I am convinced that almost everything in Prince’s world is done consciously with a certain goal and aiming at causing a specific affect. In this case, the fro might be a way of accentuating his Afro-American side to cause a general more positive view on black culture.

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Apart from that I think that the fro is part of another reoccurring theme throughout Prince’s career, the overcoming of opposites (male-female, black-white, good-evil). Recently with 3rd Eye Girl, this is expressed in Prince (male, Afro-American - i.e. the fro) and 3rd Eye Girl (all female, Caucasian). By expressing the union of (apparent) dichotomies, they are transcended into oneness, with innate qualities like equality and equanimity.

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Still to me, the fro simply doesn’t look good.

(Bolded part) That's a very, good analysis.

i bet the people on here saying they hate the fro are white people. I also bet they have no idea how offensive and racist their comments are in the eyes of black people. You should just leave the mans hair alone and let him be happy. People on here just complain about everything he does. They don't like his music, his setlists, his band, his hair, his way of doing business. There are ther artists out there to follow since this man makes you so unhappy.

2elijah said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

Until we take a pole you just don't know. Just throw up a certain race topic, and you can tell who is. Those kinds of comments I don't hear non -Black people digging into. It's the types of comments that I can probably tell these people are 'black'

I agree with MJOO7, I don't believe the majority of the orgers are from the Black community, especially this being a site open to international fans. Both MJ007 and I, at least agreed such comments come from both communities, but you cannot deny that non-black orgers don't get into these type topics, when they are on this thread making their opinions about his hair or assuming it's a wig. Their comments are in print on this thread. How could that be missed? If others are outside of that community, and have curiosities/questions regarding that community, who better to represent, and stop any stereotypical or misleading views about the Black community, and answer their questions, other than those who are part of that community and have no problem correcting false information about it? Would you rather someone who hangups of that community or have limited knowledge of that community, pass off misleading information to them? I think not. If that occurs, of course there will be those here who identify with the Black community, who will be the ones to give the correct information. No biggy. As to the topic, I'm glad Prince is embracing his natural hair. He rocks it comfortably.

This. And I would go further to say that regardless of color, if someone is spreading misinformation that it shoud be corrected. Black, white, purple, maroon, whatever...

I haven't seen a hairstyle which looked good on Prince for many many years.

Why is that? Take a look at photos of his father and you know what the real problem is. This and the fact that Prince wants to hide it at all costs. It's just embarrissing!

Be a man, Prince, show us your bald head and all the wrinkles you've got!

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itll go with the flow...

pray4rain said:

laurarichardson said:

pray4rain said: ---/Once again speaking on black culture and talking out of your ass. That fro is his natural ass hair. Are you saying that he looked better when he straightend his hair making it look more European. Think about that for minute.




No need to be rude, we are merely exchanging ideas.

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As for the "black culture” discussion, I do believe that Prince is very much aware of what he´s doing and the way he looks. I am convinced that almost everything in Prince’s world is done consciously with a certain goal and aiming at causing a specific affect. In this case, the fro might be a way of accentuating his Afro-American side to cause a general more positive view on black culture.

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Apart from that I think that the fro is part of another reoccurring theme throughout Prince’s career, the overcoming of opposites (male-female, black-white, good-evil). Recently with 3rd Eye Girl, this is expressed in Prince (male, Afro-American - i.e. the fro) and 3rd Eye Girl (all female, Caucasian). By expressing the union of (apparent) dichotomies, they are transcended into oneness, with innate qualities like equality and equanimity.

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Still to me, the fro simply doesn’t look good.

That is real Prince discussion. I aagree with that, who he dates, who he identifies with and how those things have shifted in small ways throught his career tell a lot of his identity as a soul.

funkomatic said:

Isn't it funny how female fans (no, it's not black vs white) desperately try to ignore the fact that Prince can't fight his genes?! His hair thinned out years ago. So what? He's a human being. The same goes for his looks. To me Prince looks like a clown who is not able to let go.

It's not just females though. I could almost understand if that was the case but we also have several grown ass men obsessing over this bs....its stupid.

Go back and count how many threads there have been already. I think maybe two were started by women.

I'm a woman and of course I've noticed Prince's looks from time to time, (he's cute, I know, ) but try as I might I cannot think of another musician who has these many clowns continually whining about their damn hair.

Who the hell talks about Questlove's hair? No damn body, that's who.

One of the most exquisitely gifted individuals ever born and people are nitpicking about how he chooses to wear his hair as if they own him or something....smdh.

It's really not a topic worthy of this much critique.

I love his fro, hope it get's bigger

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Prince has made his career on the whole creative scope of Music & Image. I suspect any other superstar like:Michael Jackson & Madonna who similarly have used image and look to coincide with their albums/music, get the same deal of critique from fans. And non fans. Dealing probably with 'agism' as well.

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I would say Questlove hasn't built a career on looks along with music. Let's face it. Prince has admitted it many times before, that the look is just as important. Some of this, alot goes into the nuances of pop culture at large. Style Music Videos Presentation etc

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Fro got 2 Get bigger...

OldFriends4Sale said:

I love his fro, hope it get's bigger

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Prince has made his career on the whole creative scope of Music & Image. I suspect any other superstar like:Michael Jackson & Madonna who similarly have used image and look to coincide with their albums/music, get the same deal of critique from fans. And non fans. Dealing probably with 'agism' as well.

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I would say Questlove hasn't built a career on looks along with music. Let's face it. Prince has admitted it many times before, that the look is just as important. Some of this, alot goes into the nuances of pop culture at large. Style Music Videos Presentation etc

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Fro got 2 Get bigger...

Whatever....they sound like a bunch of old ass biddies criticizing a young lady who comes to church in a short dress.

It's getting to be like those weekly "Prince has lost it" threads,

OldFriends4Sale said:

babynoz said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

I love his fro, hope it get's bigger

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Prince has made his career on the whole creative scope of Music & Image. I suspect any other superstar like:Michael Jackson & Madonna who similarly have used image and look to coincide with their albums/music, get the same deal of critique from fans. And non fans. Dealing probably with 'agism' as well.

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I would say Questlove hasn't built a career on looks along with music. Let's face it. Prince has admitted it many times before, that the look is just as important. Some of this, alot goes into the nuances of pop culture at large. Style Music Videos Presentation etc

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Fro got 2 Get bigger...

Whatever....they sound like a bunch of old ass biddies criticizing a young lady who comes to church in a short dress.

It's getting to be like those weekly "Prince has lost it" threads,

Just the way it is, I love the way he works style along with his music, not as much in the 2000s as in the 80s and 90s. But I think that's an issue as far as conforming to religious dictates. But his look now, I think coincides with the 'classic' Rock direction he's going.

lol I agree, thogugh, the I hate the fro threads are too much

Fro needs 2 get bigger

It is really a racist thing to dislike the way a man's natural hair grow.

& sadly most of the people who dislike the socalled fro (which is a synonynom for natural hair) are african american who still straighten out their hair with chemicals or weave it up or wear a wig (simply cuz they thinnk they can fool the white man into believing that's the way their har actually grow...well no one is fooled, and to tell the truth...the white man laughs at these relaxers weaves & wigs ) It took a long time for the slaves to finally get some rights in America...howcomb they can have the right to grow their hair the way it naturally grows ?

Prince is Beautiful ...& the most Beautiful Ever with his Beautiful Natural Hair. Socalled Afro....socalled Fro ....He is looking better than ever...Just true friends and people who love him will see that. & that's all that matters.