Prince - KMSP TV Interview [1998]

[@alanoffer]

He's the only one ever to take total control of his own career and survive in that business ,looking back now it's an incredible thing he did ,

[@caitlinjane92]

It sure is amazing. I hope that new artists who come into the business will be able to follow in his footsteps. I know I would like to have control over my own work.

[@ethanwarner1164]

Zappa.

[@saa9099]

@@ethanwarner1164 I'm not sure how old Zappa was starting out. But I was just looking over some of the things prince did when he was 21 years old. American bandstand, opening for the Rolling stones. And at 22 years old writing 200 checks a week for employees. It really is remarkable what prince did at a early age. Just saying.

[@ethanwarner1164]

@@saa9099 I absolutely agree, will never be another like him. Zappa was a big fan of Prince and I believe visa versa as they were both professionals dedicated to providing the best possible product for their audience, they share a lot in common.

[@bobbystevens7301]

Did he though? Or did they have him killed?

[@LibraP93]

"Grandpa is cool and Grandpa will still whoop that behind" lol man, I love and miss him so much!

[@alexisblue6597]

Chills went up my spine when he said. "God willing I make it til 60". Just something came over me I felt he was gonna say that when she asked him that question. Prince always predicted his expiration. When he made that song sometimes it snows in April. He made that on April 21st 1986. Rest in purple. :'(

[@redpilled4781]

A rainbow was over his studio the day he died, some believe that means he ascended.

[@drgeorgetayloriii4280]

Robin just talked about this in June with Dr. Funkenberry.

[@almatrujillo934]

His voice is so calming 💜

[@tina4724]

I can see why he melted hearts left and right

[@tkyosmith]

+tina Mine included,

[@beatricecannon9922]

+tina I LOVE this man, he was one of the best he was a musical genius there will never be another like him Such a sadness in my heart for the loss of this beautiful man.

[@michelineperroy6620]

OK OK je ne sais pas écrire l 'anglais.....excuse me..

[@reigna963]

all of my hearts are disintegrated!

[@melodyal3357]

Right?! :-)💜🌟

[@cstaley5797]

He loved music so much, it's awesome to hear him speak about it.

[@beatricecannon9922]

yes he did love music I believe he bled music symbols and not blood. He LOVED music, it was like the air he breathes it oozed out from every pore of his body. He was a TRUE artist, a rare thing these days.

[@melodyal3357]

Exactly. Prince wasn't musician, he was THE MUSIC.💜🎶🎸🎼🌟

[@tina4724]

he was such a doll. so sweet

[@mrhode6259]

He makes so much sense to me. " If you don't like the couch you're sitting on.. Don't sit there. Why criticized the couch.. Wow!

[@mochaswiss]

M Rhode if more people thought that the world would be much better. People make such a big deal about everything now and days instead of moving on with their lives

[@naligsEkr]

This is ONE MAN who actually did “live life to the fullest”.....+ not just as a musician but he seemed to me to be very comfortable with himself. He accomplished so much in one lifetime!

[@briannalloyd7461]

bless his heart he didn't even get to live to see 60. His music has inspired me in so many ways and has gotten me through some tough times as well, but now being the age I am I will never get to experience my first time seeing him in a live concert. lord why must the good die young when we needed him the most R.I.P Prince he is no longer suffering he is with his parents and his two kids now.

[@NycBeauty]

Prince was sexy, sensual , charming , funny, talented , creative, artistic , otherworldly , bad-ass, out spoken , uninhibited, ethereal , spiritual, an enigma, unique and a SOUL BROTHER. He will always be in my heart💜. No one will every compare to you PRINCE💜

[@reigna963]

And quite the versatile actor! Remember in Purple Rain when he says to Appolonia 'what you gonna do that for'? straight up midwestern! just to name one...i have officially gone off the deep end and watched the dvd once too many times and i don't care...

[@NycBeauty]

+rei LOL

[@alluresearlesxxxgalaxyqueen]

+rei he played in graffiti bridge and under the cherry moon he did wonderful in those

[@reigna963]

I haven't seen graffiti but I am sure he was fantastic, the man was the consummate performer.

[@NycBeauty]

+rei You can buy it on Amazon for an inexpensive price.

[@lindapatterson2275]

I always been in love with Prince he was so amazing I just wish I got my change to meet him when he was alive but I will meet him in heaven

[@alluresearlesxxxgalaxyqueen]

I know that's how I feel I really would liked to had met him he is a sweet person

[@inesspanni]

"It's a waste of time to criticize this couch". 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Dude was hilarious on top of all his genius! Laser sharp!

[@monieolskool7442]

It's so sad that this wonderful man didn't make it past 60. :"( I still don't want to face the reality that he's not here. I've been crying about it too, because it was so sudden! And to know that he was alone when it happened broke my heart even more. :"( Why did we have to lose Prince, and David Bowie and Michael Jackson, and Whitney Houston, and Natalie Cole and all these other greats? Why? Death sucks man. :"/ I miss Prince like fucking CRAZY! I wish I got a chance to meet him, and see him in concert. Breaks my damn heart man.

[@jaimito2525]

wow! he is talking about playing when he turns 60...I wish he could be still here. So devastated....balloons of purple love from us all going up in Heaven Prince. We love you

[@ralphs400]

I will never understand why after having a airplane emergency, going to the hospital, needing medicine, from Walgreens, why was he alone. I'll never get over him dying slumped over in a cold elevator alone. 💜👑

[@davidchavez8810]

I was thinking the same thing...he died alone

[@paisleyprincess7996]

+David Chavez Given he was a loner, this doesn't surprise me. Maybe, if he was sick, he didn't want anyone around him

[@kathleenvecchioni696]

I can't picture it either :(

[@deerheart87]

we come in alone and we go out alone, its sad but true , of course we all loved him so much so we all hate the sadness of his passing and the way he passed but we cant fix it, grief is hard

[@alluresearlesxxxgalaxyqueen]

Ik just thinking of gin dead in that elevator it is so heart breaking that no one was ever there for him to try and save his life it's fucked up man poor Prince 😢😢😢😢

[@bratrat]

What a GREAT sense of humor he had!

[@angelafalsetta4309]

Our amazingly beautiful Prince...inside and out...Dear God, we miss him, we long for him...please take care of him!!

[@LG-kx8xl]

So honest & that Beautiful voice! PRINCELUV4EVER!!!

[@reigna963]

So glad these interviews give us a window into this gorgeous man's soul! LOVLOVLOV U KING PRINCE!

[@BOSCOSKIPPY]

This lovely man has filled my empty heart in a way that I needed at this point in my life that nobody else has done or could do. RIP dear Prince 🤴 he's so amazing and so wonderful and missed. The world is that much emptier now but wherever he is he is shining ✨️

[@marcelavillacorta5373]

I just love his interviews.

[@maryburr3314]

Prince was a real sincere person. He thought different than others and that's fine. I think his childhood affected him as we all have our own issues from childhood.i loved his way of thinking to a point. Forever miss you my purple 💜💜💜 friend wish I could have met you.

[@b.maliboo9453]

Hometown Hero! I hope he knew how much he was loved & how much he will be missed.. There will never be another. 👼🏽💜💜💜4ever

[@redpilled4781]

Britt, he knows now. I dream about him often, just chatting with a friend, it's so real I don't want to wake up. I had a lot of freaky coincidences with him. Birthmarks in the same place, Mothers died same age same day! Weird psychic stuff. I had a vision of him all in white holding a 🌹 then weeks later a pic of him exactly the same came out. I designed a red costume for him just as a doodle for myself, then later that year he was on stage wearing an exact version and even same color outfit although he never saw my creation 😏

[@marylee-anderson8793]

Such a wonderful talent and soul. So missed 💜

[@melodyal3357]

Unbelievable talent!!💜

[@muffycrosswire]

His music is for everyone, but I still saw him for the awesome, talented, creative black guy that he was... "you cant leave a Black man in this state" - Prince. Rest In Purple.

[@lgoffigan]

The prefix to manager is "man" Prince says he didn't need any help with that. RIP Prince

[@mickavellian]

I LOVE listening to Prince just mellow on a serious conversion and then become a kid when he's pranking someone . LET US REALIZE . The man never had a formal education . Ever bit of knowledge came from something he learned while building a musical empire (and bedding the finest women on earth) BLESS this man.

[@olubukonla7352]

He went to school! What do you mean? No formal education! Stop trying to make it seem like Blackfolks are uneducated.

[@mickavellian]

Olu Bukonla YOIu are a fucking idiot .... TELL ME what HD Pribce went to or College ? I am admiring the fact he was NATURALLY BRILLIANT . You and your fucking racist offenses to everything that any white person may say is what is wrong with the world. Now .... BITCH ... TELL ME what HS Prince graduated and what College he graduatted , you can NOT so fuck off!

[@toogeeky4u]

No need to call names! I understood what you meant! He wasn't 'formally trained' in terms of music. He learned on his own. To the other poster: he is quite brilliant because of this.

[@keshiawalker1631]

So, so, so unnecessary in your language. May Jesus help you

[@mickavellian]

Oh boy ..... I have been blessed by 4 years of Franciscan Monk's tutoring . I speak as they do, any thing else is just YOUR insecurities about your believes . Bible thumping sounds SO pious uh , BUT can YOU tell me what the curse Jesus put on the fig tree that did not have figs when he was wrong ? Or what Jesus said to the Pharisees at the Temple ? Or wehn he was expuslded of the land of the GARDENIANS (GAD) in souther Spain .. did not KNOE even that did you ... You words may be as pious as you want to make them , but the lord listens to your heart. And YOU are in trouble.

[@amykorst4979]

my 10 year old recently discovered prince's music and she loves him.she tells me mom he is a great singer..I told her he died and she was crushed..so sad I was her age the first time I heard little red Corvette...where did the time go

[@rizzsangel]

I love his love and knowledge of words and how he breaks them down.

[@robertadams6895]

EYE LOVE THIS CAT SO MUCH!

[@MoneyOverFame]

The part where he said " God willing if I make it to 60" really made me so sad man. R.I.P Prince you were the best.

[@Soulflwr1]

It stood out to me-made me sad too. He was such an amazing,creative man. He will always be missed. 💜☔️

[@reigna963]

It feels like he knew he wouldn't! And more tears here!

[@Soulflwr1]

+rei I was joking with my coworkers that I may need grief counseling. (Low key joking 😩) lol ☔️💜🙏🏾

[@reigna963]

for real! i most certainly believe the world needs a group HUG!

[@Soulflwr1]

+rei OK? So glad to know I'm not the only one with this purple cloud above my head following me around. But we are gonna be alright. ✊🏾💜☔️

[@princenelson2115]

i. miss. u. prince. i. cry. for. u. , i. never. met. u. but. i. really. l💜ve. u. im. cryn. my. angel. !!!

[@evarene07]

Hate to even repeat this thought, but after seeing him over the last few years just wasting away from 130/135lbs to barely 100lbs... he was frail...clothes just hung off him...even his complexion/skin wasn’t the same...He really had that “just don’t care anymore” look in his eyes... his music reflected it as well... very melodic, melancholy, like he was “confessing”... Sometimes a soul is “done”; finished. And I think our “Beautiful One” was tired, and ready for “The Dawn.”

[@dr.anniethompson7660]

The eyes told it all...you could see the pain, sadness, and loneliness.

[@gaylahuckaby1]

He was in physical pain and I believe after Vanity died it really was the last straw of him being able to stay 💔💜💔💜

[@marylawrence6709]

Those babies and mayte garcia was trying to reach out but people telling her no still would have went.

[@lynnerussell4263]

@@marylawrence6709 wasnt them babies she lost one son, she stated this she had a molar pregnancy the second time the doctor detected no fetus. And she couldn't just show up at pasiley she was banned that's why she couldn't just go

[@SoldierOfLoveForNow]

​@@lynnerussell42632 kids

[@amybaker6709]

Great interview. He was always honest. You can still see those beautiful eyes behind those lens. True soul💜🎶

[@ArcaneThingOfBeauty]

He wanted to have all the rights to his music and his band's to have their rights. Who could be mad at him for that?

[@ArcaneThingOfBeauty]

skitsy17 True, he didn't let fear stop him from being vocal about protecting his own interests, and the media made him look like an eccentric jerk instead of a clever business man. "The Powers That Be" want us to be afraid to stand up to tyranny, and that's in more than just the music industry. :(

[@redpilled4781]

Arcane, the evil control freaks that rule everything

[@gaylahuckaby1]

The one thing that always amazed me was his hands... Prince's hands as much as he used them with instruments they were so beautiful 💜🙌

[@vivianbland8082]

I've noticed that too. Beautiful hands and his nails were always well manicured 💜💜💜

[@PrinceFancom]

This made me ((CRY)) Still Grieving!!!! Rest In Peace Prince. #1Fan

[@ohPokey]

I just watched under the cherry moon DVD on my computer. What a feast for the eyes!

[@ItsHoneeey16]

A once in a lifetime human being. RIP 😔❤

[@MaryWhiteWolf]

I remember watching this interview. My husband and I went to his show the following night. How I miss this man.

[@thomaslove1355]

Prince was so many things but he was also the coolest Dude ever! NycBeauty has spoken for me in her comment already. I can only agree with her in every aspect.

[@CaapriceTube1]

6:34 - You were almost there, almost there..... 😔

[@erriqueyoung]

He said "god willing i make it to 60"........he made it to 57.....R.i.p.

[@TheMegagirl2000]

I miss him so much!

[@laurielee5289]

Me 2, even more than 8 yrs later! I still tear up when I think about Prince Rogers Nelson (the person, not the persona)! 😢

[@janelouisefoster8445]

I love prince and I love his music too!😍

[@kitkat43255]

wish he made it to 60

[@MoneyOverFame]

Longer than that.

[@Fenster74]

600! He was the purple yoda after all.

[@rj.c536]

So do I

[@novagara1]

wish he made it to 120 ......the longuer we live han ??.....it's BS......chemtrails kill people before their 60 these dayz.......

[@rj.c536]

Nova Gara I agree

[@zizzle1835]

"Grandpa is cool and Grandpa still whoop that behind." LOL

[@aavantibeauty]

Prince was my everything. Seriously he was my father, my mother, my sister, my brother, my soul mate, my reflection....in my mind. His songs are so great it hurts. I have listened to the Purple Rain soundtrack thousands of time. Something about those lyrics move my soul. I am enchanted by his work to a point that I did not listen to any other artist for over five years. When he ascended I felt a deep loss as if my Siamese twin had been cut away and died. I really cannot accept he is gone. I hope to meet him one day. Love and Peace😇😇😇

[@melodyal3357]

Wow wow woow!! This is strong, deep and beautiful. You are the friend (as he'd say instead of ,,fan'') of Prince by your whole heart. I can understand :-)💜🌟 He was in the simplest words said: SURREAL in so many aspects, on so many levels. Have a lovely day :-)

[@CorrectiveVision3]

Once again he was ahead of the curve and interacted with fans and sold music online before that was a thing.

[@Soulflwr1]

I hated when he hid his beautiful eyes :( REST IN LOVE Prince Rogers Nelson 🙏🏾

[@Einnor084]

Soulflwr1 Uhh..... He wuz tired, sweety 5:43 CHECK IT OUT!

[@paisleyprincess7996]

I miss this man 😭

[@keedybaby]

I love his interviews.

[@moonlight-ut4ti]

💜💜💜 we are sitting and listening to you..

[@tressinar]

He said "God willing if I make it to 60"

[@musicksol]

started crying :'(

[@pebbles1340]

Cringe...that ugly sinking feeling.

[@olubukonla7352]

I think he knew he would not see 60. Just like Michael knew he would die a similar death as Elvis, and told Lisa Marie so.

[@pebbles1340]

Olu Bukonla I agree with you..Have a great day!!!

[@TheSunshineplace10]

😢

[@ROCKNROLLFAN]

Man, do I miss PRINCE...

[@marialm1149]

You were so neccesary to world . We Miss you so much .

[@meagan1942]

It hurt my soul when he said "god willing I'll make it to 60"

[@kellyanita4959]

I miss him❤💘

[@ironik4400]

Every interview they say the same thing "Never before interviewed. This is his 1st ever interview on TV" Lmao. RIP Prince. You are missed

[@ashantirobinson7692]

He would have turned 60 this year. I wish he was alive to have made it. 😢

[@voicenoteswithbrookewilliams]

i love him so much

[@Tzipporah36]

"G-d willing, I'll make to 60.." If I had a genie in a bottle I would ask for that wish :(

[@lgoffigan]

So basically, Prince became a corporation of sorts where he would not get fazed about comments critical of him. That is my impression of Prince using the symbol to represent him. RIP Prince

[@JennLorino]

I bought my first album at 13 teen ''for you'''by a unknown person. Something drew me to his album. His eye's and lip's.. And when I heard his voice...I fell in love...I miss him so much. In my heart I know he did not do drugs of any kind and the media lie's. They took own betcha by golly wow because on the back of his white coat it had 3121 on it... Something to think about.

[@redpilled4781]

Jenn he was psychic, he was into a lot of spiritual stuff before he became a Jehovah witness. His symbol is a type of sigil magic.

[@k_spats]

Miss him. Every. Damn. Day. 💜💫✌🎵 #WhyMyHeartIsPurple

[@ThyGeekGoddessMuze]

People listen to what we sell, not what we LISTEN to. Albums matter

[@NycBeauty]

I think Prince worked himself to death. He rarely ate etc. He said he works none stop! I've been crying on and off since he died. I keep trying to figure out why he died!!! It's has become an obsession. I have to stop.

[@reigna963]

NY checkin i!n SAME HERE!

[@Soulflwr1]

Me three! This is very hard. I've been watching interviews and concerts nonstop. 😩☔️💜

[@NycBeauty]

+Soulflwr1 I've watched Prince , AALIYAH AND MICHAEL VIDS 2night. I watched some Whitney last week along with Prince vids😥

[@NycBeauty]

+Soulflwr1 And Vanity💖

[@Soulflwr1]

+NycBeauty Girl I thght MJ prepared me but honey this is twice as bad! Prince was/is my fav artist😩💜

[@stephonpervez2760]

I'm gonna keep it real, I didn't appreciate prince that much when he was with us.. I didn't realize how powerful and wise he was.. I just took him as another hot for the moment artist.. If I had the chance to apologize to him and and thank him for blessing us and sharing his gift... This is my moment.. Thank you prince rest in peace.... ✌️

[@EastOfATL]

He said “God Willing “ with sum disbelief almost 😧... Wonder did he know😔 #RiPurpleRain☔️

[@rexxgarvin5313]

3:30..........Cut out the middle man?..........Oh shit! He was ahead of his time! I am surprised he last this long! He is a Prince for sho'..........

[@aprilreign7840]

Long live PRN #legacy!!!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@mirandas6505]

Never made it to 60 😩😩😢

[@lindamassey.7594]

my he even talk sexy Lol i can't stop listening to his music

[@TheKennethdurden]

Sadly we didn't make it to that 60th birthday.

[@kidano5317]

Who else grew up in the Twin Cities in the 00's and LOVES Robyne Robinson?!?! She was THE newswoman to come home to as a kid after playing outside! Also had the BEST hairstyles!

[@osheajackson-lv6qu]

love longer than forever …..yeaaaaaLord….❤

[@sheilasimms3663]

Just freakin' SEXY!

[@IfYouLetMeStay]

I would've won that "kiss the corvette" challenge. You'd literally have to push me off for me to lose.

[@user-io7dy7cg1z]

They Killed this Man

[@drgeorgetayloriii4280]

Prince had a gift, of vision: he was aware enough to know that he may not live a long life yet he was a peace with knowing. He new that 4 - 5 hours a night with pain even then may not being sustainable. He was built different.

[@sandyjohnson8927]

Prince was brilliant.

[@katerinasp1626]

💜💜💜💜💜

[@lforte3657]

Cut out politics Cut out greed Just write , play & sing And make a living 💜

[@abrown4281]

God willing I will make it to 60😢

[@tinamarie2484]

That broke my heart when he said that ugh

[@francineshannon3078]

Me too! So heartbreaking! :(

[@sophii8674]

Grampa P is about 2 turn 60 in 2 Months!!!!! Yay!!!!!!!!!! 😄😄😄😄😄 But still whoop dat behind tho if ya act up!! 😂😂😂💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@starrcompany3275]

Like it or not it is🖤

[@pookieb1612]

She didn’t kno what she talkin about. He rocked it!

[@vanitysmirror]

I hate that he said God willing I will make it till 60

[@lisadawn1918]

No kidding... that has hard to hear.

[@StrawberriKissxX]

well maybe because his own parents barely made 60 too.

[@vanitysmirror]

not true his dad was like 85 when he died and his mom was 69 when see passed

[@LWall-fv5ep]

vanitysmirror You have to remember that he said that, in 1998, that's when that interview was only 40, or almost 41 then. So he wasn't close to 57 & when he passed, he was only 2 months short of being 58 years old. So I don't think he was thinking about dieing then. 💜💜

[@swanzettajohnson609]

I wish he would just take off his shades😎😋😘. SO BEAUTIFUL

[@shannongillespie7294]

putting real insight notationally concerning everything

[@eastyentertainment3tv833]

you always have to go away to get your home town to respect you and your music. They will love you more when they find out your from there when you made it instead of trying to come up with in your home town. Trust me, being from Hartford CT and only doing shows in Hartford font get you any where because you're just a local rapper/singer. When other people from other places show love, that's when your home town steps up says "yeah that's our home town hero". I bet it was the same when prince first started.

[@toogeeky4u]

Especially when he still lived right in his hometown. People were so used to him being their neighbor, that whenever he came home from tour, they welcomed him with open arms. That city will be forever changed.

[@suzeeclay7731]

It's the only place Prince didn't sell out a show. It was so weird. I flew there from NY to go to a party at Paisley Park and the ppl in the airport, stores and restaurants didn't even know he was still there! When we said we were there to see Prince, they said "where?" We said "Paisley Park" and they said "Is that still there?" Whenever he threw a dance party with one days notice, only locals could come and sometimes there would be less than 100 ppl there. Parties almost every weekend in the summer and they didn't go! He let us in for $20 and he jammed like he was in an arena for 40 ppl. Apparently they didn't follow him on Twitter or IG because that's where he'd announce them.Here we were WISHING we could get there and the folks there could care less. It drove me crazy. They all came out of the woodwork when he died tho.

[@terrellma]

I believe he is playing for God himself now. God felt we had more time than we deserve with his creation.

[@meadowgailer5659]

Wow I didn't kno we those cuff earrings were in style in the late 90s I thought it was a 200s thing.

[@betsy5889]

Love the ugly couch shade lol 12:53

[@tristen8087]

"God willing I make it to 60" :(

[@cheric35]

There was nothing wrong with Prince. He was no doubt traumatized and entitled to cope with his music, plus he was gifted with mutual brilliance. I think all we can say is thank you.

[@betsy5889]

Was he shading the ugly couch? That was funny!

[@tomorrowsforecast1799]

prince was deep into prefixes lol and she looks like whitney houston to me!

[@Einnor084]

Ayrricka Street She lookz like Vanity, azz an Evangelist.

[@ROCKNROLLFAN]

Man, I hate that I lost those two original copies of GCS2000 CD.....