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Baby, I’m a star — and so are you

The Oscar-winning ‘Purple Rain,’ released 32 years ago today, made Prince — and inspired a generation

By Deesha Philyaw

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Till your love is red

Prince’s music helped black women explore sexual pleasure — without shame

By Lonnae O'Neal

Prince performs at the Fabulous Forum Feb. 19, 1985, in Inglewood, California. Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images.

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Let’s take it to the stage!

Every single Prince tour remembered — and ranked

By Keith Murphy

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‘Game, Blouses’

The real story behind the famous Chappelle skit about Prince’s late-night hoops challenge

By Jerry Bembry