Contradicts what fans knew of him these past fifteen years. Also feminizes a socially conscious business-savvy Black Man trying to help his people succeed in various industries... someone that professed to serve God and follow what's in the Bible.

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I don't think he ever set out to be one. But homophobia was huge when he became a superstar in the 80's. Most people at my high school had questions about his sexual orientation. But they also had questions about his gender and race. I think he basically became a role model for anyone who never wanted a label, in a society full of labels.

3rdeyedude said:

I don't think he ever set out to be one. But homophobia was huge when he became a superstar in the 80's. Most people at my high school had questions about his sexual orientation. But they also had questions about his gender and race. I think he basically became a role model for anyone who never wanted a label, in a society full of labels.

"People call me rude, I wish we all were nude, I wish there was no black and white, I wish there were no rules".

That's one of my very favorite things about Prince, he hated labels as much as I do. He'd probably be very pissed if he ever read P&R.

Questions about his gender? That's a new one for me, I don't see how that was possible. Lady Gaga and Annie Lennox, yes ... but Prince never gave reason to ask that question.

3rdeyedude said:

I think he basically became a role model for anyone who never wanted a label, in a society full of labels.

^ This

So... progressives basically decided he would represent their interests and needs whether he actually stood for what they were or not--or wanted anything to do with them or their agenda or movement. And he had to just shut up and take it... or get trashed when he dared to discuss his TRUE beliefs, as with Claire Hoffman... Sounds about right.

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BeelZBubba said: