Prince

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American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer known for eclectic genre-blending and flamboyant artistry.Born in Minneapolis, Prince signed with Warner Bros. at 18. Released 39 studio albums, won 7 Grammys and an Oscar. Sold over 100 million records worldwide. Pioneered the 'Minneapolis Sound'.
  • Changed name to an unpronounceable symbol (☮) in 1993 during contract disputes with Warner Bros., becoming 'The Artist Formerly Known as Prince' until 2000.
  • Had a son, Boy Gregory, with wife Mayte Garcia in 1996; the infant died one week later from Pfeiffer syndrome.
  • Secretly donated to charities including $12k daily to Green for All during 2008 tour and funded solar energy projects.
  • Died from accidental fentanyl overdose at Paisley Park. No will was found, triggering complex estate disputes resolved in 2022.