John Legend’s tribute to Prince at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) has sparked heated reactions from fans. The Grammy Award-winning singer performed Prince’s iconic song, “Let’s Go Crazy,” on Wednesday night at Chicago’s United Center. Joined by longtime Prince collaborator Sheila E., the performance was one of the evening’s most discussed moments.
While some attendees and viewers appreciated Legend’s rendition, many took to social media to express their dissatisfaction. One social media user questioned, “Who the hell decided that John Legend was the perfect pick to perform Let’s Go Crazy? Don’t do that sh*t again. Sheila E. and that guitarist alone was fire!” Another frustrated fan wrote, “Why did they choose @johnlegend to perform a Prince song??? He can’t hit the notes and he has no vibe. What an insult to Prince’s legacy.”
For many, the stark difference between Prince’s vibrant style and Legend’s more soulful approach was jarring. One commenter …