MINNEAPOLIS – For a short period of time, up to 100 Prince fans visiting the music superstar’s hometown will be offered a place to stay after the party. The mansion featured in the movie “Purple Rain” will have you immersed in his cultural heritage.
A white two-story house with brown decor in Minneapolis looks unassuming from the outside, but inside, this new limited-time Airbnb rental is making fans of the late icon fall in love There are many elements. Upstairs, a large closet with paisley wallpaper and leopard-spotted flooring displays iconic costumes worn by Prince behind glass, providing renters with beautiful outfits. Other costumes are also available.
Airbnb spokesperson Ari Killam said, “What guests can actually do is channel their own inner rockers by trying on a selection of truly iconic ’80s costumes, looks, and styles. “We can bring in stars.”
Rentals are within reach even for fans who don’t own diamonds and pearls, starting at just $7 per person per night for up to four people. Prices will be based on Prince’s preferred numbers, and will be available for a total of 25 nights over a seven-week period from October 26th to December 14th.
Airbnb rentals are a symbol of the times, marking the 40th anniversary of the film’s release. Prince played the role of The Kid, a musician and bandleader who lives a turbulent life in his on-screen family.
The film and the hit album of the same name catapulted Prince to superstardom through songs such as the title track “Let’s Go Crazy” and “When Do You Cry?” These followed other hits such as “1999” and “Little Red Corvette,” which sold more than 100 million records with their gender- and genre-defying blend of rock, funk, and soul. He died on April 21, 2016, at the age of 57, from an accidental fentanyl overdose at his Paisley Park mansion in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
The rental is hosted by Prince’s lifelong friends and musical collaborators Lisa Coleman and Wendy Melvoin on behalf of the late musician’s estate, Airbnb, and global media company Warner Bros. Discovery. There is.
In the home’s basement, you can sleep in a replica of the Kid’s bedroom in the movie, right down to the lavender pillows on the bed and the 1980s-style cassette player. There is also a lounge where you can play guitar, drums, and upright piano. QR codes throughout the house link visitors to commentary from the host.
“This is really about immersing yourself in the world of The Kid,” Killam said.
And of course, there’s plenty of purple, his signature color, as a homage to Prince, his career, and his influence. There’s a large mural depicting a purple banana, which Killam says is a reference to “Let’s Go Crazy.”
Reservations for “If U Would Die 4 Prince” can be requested online from 6 a.m. Pacific Time on October 2nd until 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on October 6th. According to Airbnb, the pool of potential guests will be selected at random, and the final invitation to the rental will be determined based on fans’ answers about why they want to stay there.
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Hannah reported from Topeka, Kansas.
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