The Artist (Formerly Known As Prince) has been played on NTS in shows including Steven Julien Presents: The Apron Show, featured first on 22 April 2016. Songs played include Love Sign (The 1-800 New Funk Version), Love Sign (Radio Edit) and Jam Of The Year.

In 1993, during negotiations regarding the release of The Gold Experience, a legal battle ensued between Warner Bros. and Prince over the artistic and financial control of his musical output. During the lawsuit, Prince appeared in public with the word "slave" written on his cheek.[238] He explained that he had changed his name to an unpronounceable symbol to emancipate himself…