Prince’s Home State of Minnesota Pays Tribute to Late Singer

Fans are mourning the death of R&B/pop legend Prince, who died Thursday at age 57 — particularly those in the singer’s home state of Minnesota.

The city of Minneapolis lit up various structures in purple lights to honor the musician and Purple Rain star.

#RIPPrince The I-35W Bridge will reign purple tonight. pic.twitter.com/FDjwRZnEQA

— MnDOT (@mndotnews) April 21, 2016

Lowry Ave. Bridge will be lit purple tonight as we mourn w/ the world the loss of a true artist & a beloved MN son. pic.twitter.com/y7MWelv1Hd

— Hennepin County (@Hennepin) April 21, 2016

MLB’s Minnesota Twins took to their Facebook and Instagram pages to honor the artist and changed the white and navy blue colors of their logo to purple on Facebook.

 

Purple rain falling over Target Field. #RIPsweetPrince

A photo posted by Minnesota Twins (@twins) on Apr 21, 2016 at 11:40am PDT

The NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves also remembered the iconic performer on Facebook and Instagram with photos and a logo tweak.

 

When doves cry, Wolves cry. #RIPPrince

A photo posted by Minnesota Timberwolves (@timberwolves) on Apr 21, 2016 at 11:55am PDT

And the NHL team Minnesota Wild followed suit with a purple-tinged logo on Facebook and Instagram.

Local A-listers also hit Twitter to express their condolences, including Tyus Jones of the Timberwolves and Rep. Erik Paulsen of Minnesota’s third congressional district.

RIP to the legend Prince! Minnesota’s very own.. You will be missed!

— Tyus Jones (@Tyusjones06) April 21, 2016

Prince was the first concert I ever went to. As talented as they come and a Minnesota treasure. He’ll be missed… https://t.co/GszMvdlVsc

— Rep. Erik Paulsen (@RepErikPaulsen) April 21, 2016

Minnesota radio station Go96.3 announced an all-day tribute to Prince.

Can we play enough @prince music? The answer is no.

Prince, all day, all night on #Go963 https://t.co/jTru9vqIdB pic.twitter.com/UMbnm73zCq

— Go 96.3 (@Go963MN) April 21, 2016

Additionally, fellow home state fans of the singer-songwriter honored his legacy as a performer and resident of Minnesota, tweeting out “Purple Rain” images.

Minnesota is canceled until further notice

— Jonathan Blake (@jblakemn) April 21, 2016

Purple rain . Ironic this is the weather here in Minneapolis today.

Rest in peace great one. #prince pic.twitter.com/V8y6r5zVwA

— Landon (@landonB_) April 21, 2016

It’s raining purple here today in Minnesota! #RipPrince pic.twitter.com/AfpXlNsvyG

— Rhody (@ryanrhody) April 21, 2016

A rainbow just appeared over Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen. #Prince pic.twitter.com/QTbK3CgT9r

— Aaron Goodyear (@acgoodyear) April 21, 2016

The prolific artist and multi-instrumentalist also was remembered by members of Hollywood, including Will Smith, Lenny Kravitz, Madonna, Shonda Rhimes, Justin Timberlake, Chris Rock and many more.