11 Prince Tributes From ‘F*cking Awful’ To ‘OMG, I’m Crying!’

Prince In Concert With Arms Outstretched

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Today marks the one-year anniversary of the late, great Prince‘s death.

Fans are still mourning the singer’s untimely passing but his electric life is continuing to be celebrated. After his death, everyone and their Prince-loving mama paid tribute to the star in their own special way. Some honored his legacy in a way that reflected the greatness that was Prince, while others just bombed.

You may recall Jennifer Hudson tearing down the house at the 2016 BET Awards with her rendition of “Purple Rain.”But there are some others who totally dropped the ball (side-eye to Madge). Check out our gallery of these 11 Prince tributes — you be the judge!

8 Unforgettable Prince Tributes

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8 Unforgettable Prince Tributes

1. Dan Phillips Learns That Prince Lyrics Don't Belong In A Sportscast.

Watch The Prince Tribute That Got Newscaster Dan Phillips Fired (VIDEO) https://t.co/QWdi3moApj #PrinceRIP pic.twitter.com/8fHrKptigh
— Rickey (@rickey) April 30, 2016

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2. Madonna Tried It

Madonna faz homenagem a Prince no Billboard Awards 🙏 pic.twitter.com/9jJoEluYcf
— MadonnaBR ❌ (@madonnabr_) December 26, 2016

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3. Cheesy Brand Tributes

We are saddened today at the news of Prince's passing. His music meant so much to so many. pic.twitter.com/qMpnSO5zIq
— TiVo (@TiVo) April 21, 2016

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4. Jennifer Hudson Overpowers A Classic

Jennifer Hudson Brings Down The House With Prince Tribute At BET Awards https://t.co/wOLeUDFAR8 pic.twitter.com/ONsCbrPPHD
— SpiritualNurse Sandy (@SpiritualNurse) June 28, 2016

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5. The Cast Of 'The Color Purple' Goes In

A Tribute to Prince from the cast of The Color Purple | THE COLOR PURPLE on Broadway https://t.co/JLo5QINHYx pic.twitter.com/s9ilzeXiJu
— TheTrendz (@thetrendz101) January 9, 2017

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6. Erykah Badu Gives A Sultry Rendition Of "The Ballad of Dorothy Parker"

Bet Awards Watch Prince Tribute With The Roots, Erykah Badu, … : https://t.co/rCjyYt5FQu .. pic.twitter.com/KfrnjW0wlL
— Jasmine James (@jasminejames342) October 14, 2016

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7. Maxwell Gives A Smooth Take On "Nothing Compares 2 U"

Watch Maxwell Sing in the Rain and Honor Prince at the BET #HIPHOP #NEWHIPHOP #LAVALORDZ https://t.co/ObH8zwpLi3 pic.twitter.com/o081Nid1Vd
— LAVALORDZ (@LAVALORDZ) July 1, 2016

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8. Sheila E. Brings Down The House In An Epic Finale

Sheila E. Gives EPIC Prince Tribute at BET Awards https://t.co/1d4E2A2IUk pic.twitter.com/vAK6n8SOWg
— Trending Report™ (@TrendingReport) June 28, 2016

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8 Unforgettable Prince Tributes

Today is the anniversary of Prince's death and many people around the world are still mourning the icon's untimely passing. In a week that is sure to be filled with purple-themed parties, we at Global Grind recall some of the best tributes following the passing of the GOAT — as well as the not so good ones. Grab your tissue as we walk down memory lane from the worst to the best Prince honors!