The art of shade according to Prince

[T]hrowing shade? It’s an artform honey. Sometimes a killer glance is all you need. Other times it requires a full on strut, sunglasses and a crew. You don’t have to watch Dynasty to have an attitude – but you should watch Prince to learn a thing or two. In between being a musical genius and style icon, the purple one could have taught a Phd in badass sass.

Prince could destroy you with one look and leave you trembling with a turn of his head. Try to play him? You’re playing yourself. Here’s some of his shadiest, most hilarious GIFs ever.

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