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Van Jones · Apr 22, 2026

Remembering My Friend and Mentor, Prince - 10 Years Later

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The above CNN interview is a flashback to one of the saddest days of my life: April 21, 2016 — the day the world lost Prince.

That tragedy occurred 10 years ago this week. While the world was mourning the death of a great artist, I was grieving the loss a great friend and mentor. I appreciate Don Lemon for giving me a chance to share my reaction to Prince’s death.

I am glad that more people now recognize what an incredible humanitarian and philanthropist he was — a fact he humbly concealed from public view while he was alive. He changed my life and the lives of so many others. I really don’t have adequate words now. And I’m surprised I had any words at all back then. I still miss him every single day.

Prince Rogers Nelson, Rest In Purple.

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