Recently, images of Prince’s private life and death were revealed in a 9-hour documentary that shocked those who once idolized him.

Prince – the music star who rocked the world with hits like “When Doves Cry”, “Kiss”, and “Raspberry Beret” is not only known for his unique musical talent but also as an artist with a tragic and painful life.

Recently, images of Prince’s private life and death were revealed in a 9-hour documentary, shocking those who once idolized him. The film not only talks about his legendary music career but also reveals little-known hidden corners of his turbulent life.

The tragic childhood and lonely life of music legend Prince

Recently, images of Prince’s private life and death were revealed in a 9-hour documentary. Photo: NYT.

Prince died in April 2016, at the age of 57, at his home in Paisley Park, Minnesota. His death shocked the music world.

He was found lying on a makeshift bed in a small room near an elevator, surrounded by empty pill bottles and rotting food. To the public, this was a completely different image from the Prince they knew – a man who always appeared neat, eccentric and outstandingly talented.

This documentary, which was seen by a small number of people in advance, revealed shocking truths about Prince’s life, from the physical pain to the psychological trauma he suffered throughout his life.

According to a new investigation by The New York Times Magazine , the film reveals that Prince lived in pain in his final years as his intense performances took a toll on his body. He relied on painkillers to continue performing, but his dependence on the drugs led to his tragic death from a fentanyl overdose. The film features candid images taken by investigators after Prince’s death, showing that the room where he spent his final days was not glamorous or lavish, but rather messy and lonely.

One of the film’s most important revelations is the parallels between Prince’s later life and the tragedies of his childhood. As a child, Prince was abused by his stepfather and locked in a room for six weeks.

According to Sasha Weiss of The New York Times , who saw the film, the image of the makeshift bed Prince slept in during his final days was an “echo” of the suffering he endured as a child.

Prince’s turbulent childhood

Prince was born in Minneapolis in 1958 to musician parents Mattie Shaw and John Nelson. However, his parents’ marriage was full of conflict and violence, leading to divorce when Prince was very young.

His mother later remarried Hayward Baker, a man who allegedly locked Prince in a room and only passed food through the door. This abuse caused Prince to become withdrawn and lonely. This left a deep mark on his soul, affecting his life and relationships later on.

When Prince was 12, his mother kicked him out of the house and he moved in with his father, a jazz musician.

Prince’s father inspired him to play the piano, but their relationship was rocky. After discovering that Prince had a girlfriend in his room, his father kicked him out. This left Prince living on a mattress in his best friend’s basement, an experience that his sister Tyka said “broke his heart.”

Prince is considered one of the most talented male singers in history. Photo: NYT.

Prince’s unstable relationship with his father and his abusive childhood influenced the way he related to others. According to the documentary, he struggled to find his worth and to find a place where he belonged.

His personal life, especially his relationships with women, was a mixture of conflicting emotions. Some of Prince’s girlfriends felt enchanted by him, but others suffered from his excessive control.

For example, Susannah Melvoin, Prince’s ex-lover, said that he monitored her phone calls and prevented her from leaving the house. However, she also understood that these actions stemmed from the pain and loneliness he had suffered throughout his life.

The film also touches on the pain and loss Prince endured when his son, born to his wife Mayte Garcia (born in 1996), was diagnosed with Pfeiffer Syndrome Type 2 and was unable to breathe on his own.

The decision to remove his son from life support left Prince with an indescribable grief, but he never showed his true feelings in public. Just days after losing his son, Prince invited Oprah Winfrey to interview him at his home, but according to the film, before the interview, he was cold and harsh towards Garcia, suggesting that he had completely buried his grief.

In addition to the personal aspects, the documentary also reveals Prince’s fiercely competitive nature in his musical career.

He is best known for his outstanding guitar performance of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” at his 2004 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

The performance was considered “revenge” after he was not included in “Rolling Stone’s” list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time a year earlier. Prince watched the video of the performance many times, as a way to affirm his talent.

Despite the fact that the film is highly informative and was directed by Oscar-winning director Ezra Edelman, it seems unlikely that it will ever be released.

A group of Prince’s estate members have protested the film’s release, saying it would tarnish his image. Michael Pagnotta, Prince’s former publicist, said he can understand why the family would want to block the film.

According to Pagnotta, Prince was a man who was always in control of his life and the people around him. “He controlled everything to protect who he was,” Pagnotta said.

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