Prince’s fellow artists came out to honor his life at week 2 of Coachella 2016.
Ellie Goulding
Goulding’s rendition of “When Doves Cry” brought the audience to tears.
Usher
Usher delighted fans with Prince’s “I Would Die 4 U” and “1999” when he jumped on stage with Major Lazer.
Jack Ü
The DJ duo comprised of Diplo and Skrillex ended their set with a Prince mix.
Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre proudly donned a shirt with Prince’s insignia during his cameo with Anderson Paak.
Guns N’ Roses
Axl Rose honored Prince with a personal anecdote about owning Purple Rain on laser disc, according to Rolling Stone.
Ice Cube
“I’d like to dedicate this show to my man Prince Rogers Nelson,” Ice Cube said while on stage.
Gallant & Sufjan Stevens
Stevens made a cameo during Gallant’s set and the two performed a gorgeous cover of “Purple Rain.”
LCD Soundsystem
The band covered a less known 1981 Prince track titled “Controversy.”
Joey Bada$$
Joey Bada$$ displayed Prince’s insignia as “1999” played in the background.
Mavis Staples
“Every step I took today @coachella was purple,” Staples wrote on Facebook. She also performed “Purple Rain.”
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