Justin Timberlake is "overwhelmed with grief" with the news that legendary singer Prince has died at the age of 57.
The 35-year-old singer took to social media to
talk about the icon's incredible influence on his music, as well as the
personal moments he spent with the notoriously private musician.
"Numb. Stunned. This can't be real," Timberlake first tweeted on Thursday.
Shortly after, the "Mirrors" singer wrote a
lengthy tribute to Prince, which he shared on Instagram. Timberlake says
he instantly loved Prince's hit "Raspberry Beret" at only four years
old and the singer went on to change his life. Music critics have often
described Timberlake's 2006 album, FutureSex/LoveSounds, as reminiscent of Prince's distinct sound.
"More than a 'once in a lifetime' artist... Just a
ONCE IN FOREVER ARTIST," Timberlake writes. "I'm still in shock as I
write this and I feel this overwhelming grief. But, we should all turn
away from that and HONOR this musician that changed all of our lives,
our perspectives, our feeling, our whole being."
Timberlake then reminisces about the time he spent
with the "When Doves Cry" singer, saying he was definitely not
disappointed despite Prince's legendary status.
"They say don't meet your idols... That they let
you down. But, some of my greatest, funniest (yes, he was hilarious),
and most prolific encounters and conversations about music came from the
moments that I spent with him," he shares. "It would be silly to say
that he has inspired our music... It's beyond that. He's somewhere
within every song I've ever written."
"I am sad, but I will smile when I think of every
second that I had the fortune of being in his company," he continues.
"We have lost our greatest living musician. But his music will never
die. Prince, NOTHING COMPARES..."
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