In 1993, Prince changed his stage name to the unpronounceable “Love Symbol”. This was a public act of rebellion against Warner Bros., his original label, who wouldn't allow him to release music at his own pace. In 1994, Prince performed with the word “Slave” written on his cheek. He said, "If you don't own your masters, then your masters own you". Prince was a vocal advocate for artists' rights and fought against the music industry's treatment of artists. He was one of the first artists to call

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