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Spike Lee Threw a Block Party in Honor of Prince

Fans sang, danced and remembered the life of the late legend in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
Spike Lee Threw a Block Party in Honor of Prince
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By Sydney Scott · Updated October 27, 2020
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Hundreds of fans gathered outside Spike Lee’s offices in Fort Greene, a neighborhood in Brooklyn, to celebrate Prince after news of the legendary singer’s death.

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Lee paid tribute to the late singer via Instagram and announced the block party shortly after. The invitation read:

“PRINCE We Love You Shockadelica Joint” A celebration of his life.

We will dance, sing and shout to his music.

Wear something purple.”

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The street was brimming with fans dancing and singing to Prince songs all night long. It was a heartfelt celebration of an icon gone too soon.

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