Allison Rapp is a New York City-based music and culture journalist. Her work has appeared in Brooklyn Magazine, City Limits and more. She tweets at @allisonrapp22
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Why Wasn’t Prince’s ‘Welcome 2 America’ Released Earlier?
After being recorded in 2010, 'Welcome 2 America' was shelved for over a decade.
Prince Releases Next ‘Welcome 2 America’ Single: ‘Born 2 Die’
The full 12-track LP is due next month.
‘That’s Some Bulls—-‘: Andra Day’s Censored Oscar Prince Quote
Day's comments were censored by ABC during the live Oscar telecast.
Wendy + Lisa Look Back on Prince’s ‘Sometimes It Snows in April’
In a new excerpt from an upcoming oral history, the duo revisit the session that bore one of Prince's most emotional ballads.
25 Times Prince Crossed Paths With Rock’s Biggest Stars
Ask a musician if they've got a Prince story to tell and they just might surprise you.
Prince’s Guitar, ‘Purple Rain’ Shirt and More Up for Auction
One of Prince's signature 'Cloud' guitars is now available, along with various outfits and autographed items.
Did Prince Get Away with Swearing on ‘Saturday Night Live?’
A cast member who definitely used the word that same night got fired.
10 Coolest Prince Super Bowl Stories
We take a look at ten of the most memorable moments surrounding Prince's extraordinary 2007 Super Bowl performance.
How Prince Got Personal for “How Come U Don’t Call Me Anymore’
Songwriter proved he could slow things down with emotional '1999' B-side.
D’Angelo on Meeting Prince: ‘I’d Lived My Life For That Moment’
Inspired from an early age, the singer-songwriter felt right at home meeting his idol.