John Legend‘s efficiency on the Democratic Nationwide Conference didn’t have viewers going loopy … with followers blasting the singer for performing a Prince basic.
TMZ broke the story that John could be taking the stage on the United Heart in Chicago Wednesday evening … however followers did not know the singer could be singing “Let’s Go Loopy” alongside longtime Prince collaborator Sheila E.
Whereas JL sounded fantastic for probably the most half, many had been outraged when the soul singer tackled the upbeat anthem … proper earlier than Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz took the stage to simply accept the nomination for Vice President.
Minnesota is Prince’s residence state … so, we see what they had been making an attempt to do with the tribute — it simply landed somewhat flat for some followers, who undoubtedly made their emotions recognized on social media.
John’s efficiency was blasted as an “insult” to Prince’s legacy … with many saying Sheila E. alone would’ve been sufficient for the tribute.
Prince handed away in April 2016 following an unintentional fentanyl overdose. Sheila E. was notably tapped to honor Prince that very same yr on the BET Awards … the place she rocked out to a medley of her good friend’s hits.
The DNC has enlisted some severe star energy for the multi-night occasion this week … with Lil Jon, Patti LaBelle, Mickey Guyton and extra all acting on the Chicago stage.
John gave all of himself for the DNC look … however for a lot of followers, Nothing Compares 2 Prince.