Twitter Honors Prince Four Years After His Death

Today marked the fourth anniversary of Prince's death and Twitter decided to remember the singer by sending the hashtag #RIPPrince to trend all day with people sharing GIFs, stories, photos, and videos. Many were happy to share how they honored the late singer and performer on this date four years ago, including Kamala Harris' husband, Douglas Emhoff. Performances from a George Harrison tribute to his historical Super Bowl performance where he sang "Purple Rain" as it down-poured in Miami received thousands of likes and retweets. While the singer left us all a bit too soon at the age of 57, his memory reigns on in 2020 where we all need a daily reminder to get through this thing called life.

Never a truer word spoken #RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/5EdAiKyr2B

— Mark Bowden (@markbowdn) April 21, 2020

“Sometimes it snows in April” #RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/TAiVvaaHU1

— Stephanie! (@qsteph) April 21, 2020

 
Many were eager to share their own stories of how they first learned about the singer's death.

Prince died on this day 4 long years ago. I was on book tour in Oberlin OH when I saw everyone on Main Street suddenly stop, take their phones from their pockets, glance down, and start weeping. An uncanny moment. Thanks for all the beauty, Prince. pic.twitter.com/dM6jGRT6Wd

— Steve Silberman (@stevesilberman) April 21, 2020

4 years ago tonight @KamalaHarris and I spent many hours in our backyard just listening (and dancing) to Prince. #RIPPrince

— Douglas Emhoff (@douglasemhoff) April 21, 2020

I will never forget the magnificent rainbow over Minneapolis the day Prince passed. #RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/M1Hd9olgKc

— melissa (@melissaklund) April 21, 2020

On this day we lost a legend. #RIPPrince 🙏 pic.twitter.com/mbbtYpYJjT

— HOT 97 (@HOT97) April 21, 2020

The @NewYorker's cover four years ago following the death of Prince. 💜#RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/uBXIymE5Z9

— Charlotte Clymer 🏳️‍🌈 (@cmclymer) April 21, 2020

 
Just a reminder that Purple Rain is currently streaming on Netflix.

If you don't listen to a Prince song or watch one of his movies today, may you drown in Lake Minnetonka! #RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/XKDTT4COu5

— Been Self Isolating since the 80's (@PammyChanelle) April 21, 2020

Cool story: while shooting the film “Purple Rain”, the director asked #Prince for 1 more song for a montage sequence. Prince went to work in his studio that night & came back the next day with the tune fully produced.Died four yrs ago, today. #RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/Pm2lrhgCTB

— Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla) April 21, 2020

Apparently Prince even inspired Mortal Kombat_.

Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon discusses the origins of Rain, the UMK3 character inspired by a Prince record. #RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/qSmfNSqWrI

— NBA Jam (the book) (@nbajambook)

 
Stories of the singer speaking out for others took over Twitter.

“Mariah kinda got screwed.” Prince was a pioneer in speaking out against the music industry. #RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/ncPJVPrkc4

— After5ivePod (@After5ivePod) April 21, 2020

#RIPPrince More than just a #music artist. pic.twitter.com/6H2nn6XAKw

— Sheldon Smith (@sheldon718) April 21, 2020

 
People are still talking about his Super Bowl performance from 2007.

Greatest #SuperBowl halftime performance ever.So missed…#RIPPrince 🎶#Prince Miami 2007 pic.twitter.com/6HqWMTbSSx

— batz11 (@batlizard11) April 21, 2020

Here in Az we have one of the coolest tributes to Prince.#RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/caNWJ3eStU

— akf75 (@AKF1975) April 21, 2020

 
Photos of Prince sitting courtside with none other than Dave Chappelle were posted.

Prince loved to sit courtside ☔ #RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/cLAlAS33fo

— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) April 21, 2020

facts big facts! #RIPPrince 💜 pic.twitter.com/zD7gop19FE

— jocelyn (@joceuhlynnn) April 21, 2020

“For the U.S.” 😂 #Prince4Ever #RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/XeT0BATgbZ

— . (@SparkMyNaturee) April 21, 2020

 
RIP to one of the greatest guitar players alive.

To Eric Clapton – "What's it like to be the best guitar player in the world?Clapton: "Ask Prince."

— Kent Sterling (@KentSterling) April 21, 2020