Earl Simmons, American rapper, famously known as DMX, once went to a club in Toronto and saw Prince for the first time. and shared his experience.
He said that at first, the rapper laughed at the high heels Prince was wearing. But everything changed when Prince’s security guard took him to meet the star. Prince spoke with a deep voice that filled the whole room. He spent an hour teaching the young rapper about owning his music and staying free from big labels. He described Prince in one word: “Gangster.”
The Night DMX Realized Prince Was A Gangsta
The tall rapper felt like a small child being schooled by a master that night. People love this story because it shows who Prince really was. He spent his whole life fighting for the rights to his songs. He even changed his name to a symbol to show he was not a slave to his contract. This talk proved that he was actually a gangster when it came to helping other artists keep their work.
That night in Toronto was not the only time the star showed off his boss side. He also wrote a song called “Gangster Glam” that explained his style. It shows that being a leader is about control and confidence. You do not need to look like a street fighter to be a real gangster.
Prince & The New Power Generation – Gangster Glam (Official Music Video)
In the music for Gangster Glam, he wears fancy clothes and gold chains while moving to a street beat. He is making fun of the idea of being pretty while showing he has real power. Fans love how he moves with a calm energy that demands respect. He knew people would judge him for his look, just the way DMX did at first. So, he used this song to show he owned the whole show.
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