In 2013, George Zimmerman began the “Black Lives Matter” movement. Today, according to www.pbs.org, 51% of white adults between the ages of 18-36 say they support this movement, while 49% say they do not. Much of the increase in support for this movement and others has come from celebrities who help gather rallies or spread information about these types of movements. One of these celebrities is the genius behind Purple Rain, Prince Rogers Nelson, who has helped this movement thrive with his popularity and overall enthusiasm. Because of his innovative ideas and vivacious personality, Prince has helped lead the revolution for black artists.
Prince had to work arduously throughout his life to achieve goals only some could dream of, considering how tragic his early life was.
Prince Rogers Nelson was born on June 7, 1958 to Mattie Shaw and John L. Nelson. Prince was one of eight siblings, he had one full sister, three half-sisters, and four half-brothers, and Prince suffered from occasional bouts of epileptic seizures. Prince’s parents also divorced when he was ten years old, and while he lived between them for some time Prince eventually moved in with a neighbor and befriended their son, Andre Anderson. School was somewhat of a relief for Prince, although he ignored most of his classes he particularly enjoyed …show more content…
Before this, he even released a “black lives matter” statement at the Grammy’s. Prince had a tireless work ethic, It seemed that Prince never slept, for he had been creating at least one record per year. He had even said he’d written “Little Red Corvette” in his sleep. His many fans worshipped his work, even after his death on April 21, 2016 of an opioid overdose. He had overdosed in an attempt to help with the pain located mostly in his hips, as wearing and performing in high heels throughout his career had done severe damage to
Prince had to work arduously throughout his life to achieve goals only some could dream of, considering how tragic his early life was.
Prince Rogers Nelson was born on June 7, 1958 to Mattie Shaw and John L. Nelson. Prince was one of eight siblings, he had one full sister, three half-sisters, and four half-brothers, and Prince suffered from occasional bouts of epileptic seizures. Prince’s parents also divorced when he was ten years old, and while he lived between them for some time Prince eventually moved in with a neighbor and befriended their son, Andre Anderson. School was somewhat of a relief for Prince, although he ignored most of his classes he particularly enjoyed …show more content…
Before this, he even released a “black lives matter” statement at the Grammy’s. Prince had a tireless work ethic, It seemed that Prince never slept, for he had been creating at least one record per year. He had even said he’d written “Little Red Corvette” in his sleep. His many fans worshipped his work, even after his death on April 21, 2016 of an opioid overdose. He had overdosed in an attempt to help with the pain located mostly in his hips, as wearing and performing in high heels throughout his career had done severe damage to