Prince Escaped Bullies With Purple Rain

Posted on April 27th, 2009 - By Bossip Staff

Categories: News, Prince, Uncategorized

Posted by Bossip Staff

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It’s not hard to imagine Prince getting bullied as a child. The six inch heeled boots, the ass-less pants and the bi-curious vibe didn’t happen overnight. But, the interesting fact is we have those bullies to thank for some of the best music of our generation. Flip the switch for more

Pop superstar PRINCE had credited school bullies with sparking his interest in music – because the singer began to learn piano as a means of escape.

The Purple Rain hitmaker admits that when he was a youngster, his tormentors left him isolated from other kids. And to fill his time, he began teaching himself how to play his father’s instruments.

He says, “The first thing I did is I went into myself and I taught myself music. My father left his piano at the house when he left and I wasn’t allowed to play it when he was there because I wasn’t as good as him so when he left I was determined to get as good as him.

We’re glad he turned to music to escape. Could you imagine Prince working a 9-5? Discussing MAC’s new fall line of eyeliners at the water cooler…SMH.

Via Wenn newsdesk

  • Ermy Erm is Disillusioned with Society( Surprised that I liked Obsessed, and The new X-men Movie is really good too, dont blame me, blame bootleg)

    He so lil

  • Snkrfetish

    Prince is one of the greatest. Pure musical genius. It’s funny that somany people look to find what they seem to be missing everywhere else, but even Prince said he looked within and he found Greatess!

  • Angee

    Prince is a genius, and very talented. I saw him in concert at The Chicago Theatre, and it was worth every penny. He is a great live performer.

  • Theory of Truth

    I’m feeling Prince on the statement he said about looking within. Thats where our true strength is.

  • always knew

    I still love Prince. He might be tiny but mad talented…I didn’t know he was bullied. That’s unfortuna, but look at what it did for his life and music. He made/ makes some really GOOD music. :)

  • me (the original)®

    I love Prince. It’s a shame that it was bullies and his father being a jackass (you can’t play when I’m cause you’re not as good as me) that got him to recognize his talents, but something positive out of something negative is always a good thing.

  • Moreaces

    The man is a genious, and a ICON

  • http://Bossip Soul Ese

    Well at least he didn’t kill himself like some of these youngsters have the last couple of weeks.

  • AKeysFan1981

    Damn, I love me some Prince. Next to Michael Jackson I can’t decide who is better. I would love to see him in concert. Prince if you are reading this when are you coming down south?!

  • http://gossipbodega.com Gossip Bodega

    Thanks to all the bullies for whippin that azz. Maybe he’ll get jumped and we’ll get another great album out of him.

  • Darkesthourglass

    I guess he won’t be going to any class reunions not even to perform. Love me some Prince especially old school Prince. But I think he was on his high school basketball team. I’ve seen a picture of it on Wikipedia when he had an afro.

  • GGooDie

    That is what I am talking about. Don’t hate on Prince style.

    I am glad he took his bullying days and put it towards his music. What a great musician he is.

  • http://myspace.com/mockrockstar Mock Rock Star

    His piano is wonderful…I wonder if he meant when his dad left for the day or left his mom. It always seemed like he had a strain relationship with his parents. Well he’s still one of my personal favorites

  • http://myspace.com/mockrockstar Mock Rock Star

    AKeysFan1981

    Damn, I love me some Prince. Next to Michael Jackson I can’t decide who is better. I would love to see him in concert. Prince if you are reading this when are you coming down south?!
    ________________________________________________

    I’ll help U with that one: Prince all the way!!!

  • Darkesthourglass

    @Kiko

    I wouldn’t be surprised. I doubt that any of his bullies are living the life he has over the past 30 years or so. Not even close.

  • me (the original)®

    Prince was doing “metrosexual” before it became trendy.

    People talk about him being gay, but all women love him. Also, all the chicks Prince has been with have been damn good looking. And I’m a chick saying this.

  • Willona

    @ Darkesthourglass

    Prince was indeed a guard for the Minneapolis Central High School pioneers – and his fro was tight, lol.

  • BE

    Prince is theeee man, we all go through these issues if it don’t kill you it only makes you stronger. Most artist use their art to channel life challenges…at least that is what moost say.

  • http://www.sadefan.blogspot.com Dan

    It’s always the kids that get bullied who turn out to be the greats later in life. Prince is amazing. Haters never win.

  • SuperHuman

    Well I have to thank prince’s bullies too!
    cuz Prince’s music help me grow sense the tender age of 12.. he music was like water..
    He is SUPERHUMAN! He should go beat them up now! or kiss them..

  • SuperHuman

    Prince has always been my fifth baby Daddy in my dreams, all my boy friends look like him or superman..

  • SuperHuman

    got bullies!

  • http://dicooper.spaces.live.com/ DICooper

    Prince was also a high school All-American point guard in basketball. It is actually hard to imagine a jock getting bullied.

    Especially a jock that was Mr. Basketball of Minnesota in 1970 something…

  • SuperHuman

    My love hate relationship with prince
    I spent over A milli on your boy soo I CAN TALK sh*t

  • SuperHuman

    Prince is a little old now but I would still give him the business

  • Me No Likey

    I am proud to say in my life I have seen these “Artists” in concert:
    Prince (several times)
    Michael Jackson (when he was black and when he was white)
    Tina Turner
    Rick James
    EWF (with Maurice and without Maurice)
    New Edition (before Johnny and with Johnny)
    Bobby Brown (before crack and before he married Whitney)
    Guy

    Yay for me!

  • barb

    that piano in the pic is kick-ass!

  • whatsyoursecretdesireDOTcom

    Luv u Prince. The piano is sick. Never seen 1 like it B4..leave it up 2 Prince w/his bad *ss

  • $moK.E.Y.

    “Discussing MAC’s new fall line of eyeliners at the water cooler…SMH. “
    :lol: :lol: :lol:

  • http://www.bossip.com Toucheaway

    I know one thing, that man’s funeral is going to be gorgeously populated! More beautiful females will be paying respects to that man than you’ve seen in your lives!

    Say what you want about him, I haven’t seen any “confession” on him from a dude, and he’s been around forever.

    I HAVE, however, seen a number of beautiful exotic cover girl-type women extol his virtues, so take that!

  • Huh? (new on here but not 2 b confused with the other 1)

    That’s a good message that Prince is sending out. I hate seeing kids bully other kids (it happened to me and many others) but he didn’t let the bullying make him harming himself or others (like those poor little boys and those tragic school shootings). He turned their meaness into a positive for himself by learning piano and now he is a living legend (and all those kids who bullied him are big haters and have been for over 25 years, lol). Sure not everyone can be a legend like Prince but hopefully kids who are bullied can see that they can overcome it (unfortunately they won’t forget it) but they can if they try rise above it.

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    I love you Prince with your little Lilliputian ass!

  • Usher’s ex (no not chilli would not want to be her fyi not today tomorrow or the next millennium)

    @Really Though?
    can you read……I SAID….won’t keep your BRIGHT BROWN BACKSIDE off youtube and other websites taking your LEGALLY available music down away from your fans

    I ALREADY GOT HIS CD whats wrong with technology i am suprised you came on the internet seem like you is scared the computer might bite you…you must be stuck in the prehistoric decade WITH PRINCE HIMSELF get with the times and first off learn to read before you type back to me or i will ignore you next time

  • http://bossip.com shoatee

    Prince…. I praise God for you. You found yourself within yourself & you’ve stayed true to yourself. I’m proud that today, because you have found the TRUTH… you are better than ever!

  • http://bossip.com shoatee

    ….oh! and that piano is the STUFF, man!!!!

  • Usher’s ex (no not chilli would not want to be her fyi not today tomorrow or the next millennium)

    @really though?
    oh my bad bill gates gave

    750 million to charity

    not our equivalent to the most succesful black woman that ever lived with her meagre 80million….OH….WOW beyonce is unstoppable oh yeah and for you prince also

  • Bombay3000

    Prince is the only man I know that is this pretty and I would wear the brakes off of…..and did I mention he will be 50. He is my all time favorite….. Now I need to go listen to his music…..

  • malone

    WHY CAN’T YA’LL MENTION THAT YA’LL SAW THIS WAS ON TAVIS SMILEY?

  • PIMPSANDWICH

    The diamond encrusted cane outshines the piano.. you can’t see it all that well but that mf is chocked fulla bling!!! Prince is the man!!!!!

    O(+>

  • http://hillsrja@yahoo.com halleberryfan

    Yall could have done without the MAC insult!! LOVE me some prince!!!

  • mellowmoodd

    Haters are jealous cowards. I’m glad Prince still gets so much love, even on bossiop. Prince is my heart.. spiritual and sensual

  • http://www.bossip.com Toucheaway

    @ Pimpsandwich:

    OMG! Did you notice the round clock rug under the pimpass piano sitting in the middle of a round room?

    Motherf*** a hater, Prince is the man!

  • nwilson

    My sister was a die hard prince fan. I’ve always thought that he was very talented. The older he gets the betterhe looks. I say keep on going on prince and show some of these want to be singers what real singing is all about!!!!!

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