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Spike Lee To Hold A Prince Tribute Tonight At 40 Acres

Justin Fox

Apr 21, 2016 — 1 min read

(Courtesy Spike Lee's Instagram.) — (Courtesy Spike Lee’s Instagram.)

Director Spike Lee will lead Fort Greene’s mourning of Prince.

Lee posted on Instagram that the event will take place at 40 Acres, on 75 S. Elliot Place, at 8pm tonight to honor the iconic musician, who passed away today at 57.

“PRINCE We Love You Shockadelica Joint” A celebration of his life. We will dance, sing and shout to his music. Wear something purple,” wrote Lee on his official Instagram page.

The Focus joins Lee and the rest of Fort Greene in marking the passing of a legend. Share your memories below.

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