This article was published on April 22, 2016

Snapchat mourns Prince with a literal ‘Purple Rain’ filter


Snapchat mourns Prince with a literal ‘Purple Rain’ filter

Legendary singer Prince passed away earlier today, and pretty much everyone who loves music is mourning.

Snapchat is joining in with its own tribute: a filter that adds purple rain droplets to your face, or whatever you’re snapping photos of.

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It’s a reference, of course, to ‘Purple Rain,’ one of Prince’s most iconic songs, and the title of his first movie.

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Expect more tributes to pop up from the techosphere throughout the day.

 

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