Justin Timberlake Writes Heartfelt Tribute to Prince: 'He's Somewhere Within Every Song I've Ever Written'
Justin Timberlake's Touching Tribute to 'Idol' Prince
Prince William Pledges Loyalty to His Father Charles at King’s C…
Why Hailey Bieber Feels Scared to Have Kids With Husband Justin
Jessica Biel on Her 90s Reunion With ‘7th Heaven’ Co-Stars (Excl…
Vin Diesel Gives Touching Reason of Why He Won't Admit to ‘Fast …
'American Idol': Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken on Returning to t…
Lily-Rose Depp and Jennie Ruby Jane on Bringing Pop Star Fantasy…
Watch Gwen Stefani's Sweet Tribute to Husband Blake Shelton Duri…
Prince George Makes Funny Faces as King Charles Is Crowned at Co…
Prince Harry Loses Legal Challenge to Pay for Police Protection …
Watch Prince George Holds King Charles' Robe as He Enters Corona…
King Charles' Coronation: Family Secrets and What You Didn't See…
Drew Barrymore Calls Ex Justin Long and Fiancée Kate Bosworth th…
Blake Lively Rocks Red Hair for New Movie 'It Ends With Us'
King Charles' Coronation: Everything to Expect, From Harry to Ca…
Brad Pitt and Drake Make UNEXPECTED Returns to TV on 'Dave' Seas…
Winona Ryder Transforms Into Lydia Deetz Again for 'Beetlejuice …
Inside Chanel's Star-Studded L.A. Fashion Show
How Orlando Bloom’s Driving Skills Were Put to the Test in ‘Gran…
Justin Timberlake is "overwhelmed with grief" with the news that legendary singer Prince has died at the age of 57.
The 35-year-old singer took to social media to talk about the icon's incredible influence on his music, as well as the personal moments he spent with the notoriously private musician.
WATCH: President Barack Obama Mourns Prince's Death
"Numb. Stunned. This can't be real," Timberlake first tweeted on Thursday.
WATCH: Prince Found Dead in an Elevator, Police Continue to Investigate Death
Shortly after, the "Mirrors" singer wrote a lengthy tribute to Prince, which he shared on Instagram. Timberlake says he instantly loved Prince's hit "Raspberry Beret" at only four years old, and the Purple One went on to change his life. Music critics have often described Timberlake's 2006 album, FutureSex/LoveSounds, as reminiscent of Prince's distinct sound.
"More than a 'once in a lifetime' artist... Just a ONCE IN FOREVER ARTIST," Timberlake writes. "I'm still in shock as I write this and I feel this overwhelming grief. But, we should all turn away from that and HONOR this musician that changed all of our lives, our perspectives, our feeling, our whole being."
The singer then reminisces about the time he spent with the "When Doves Cry" singer, saying he was definitely not disappointed despite Prince's legendary status.
WATCH: Will Smith 'Stunned and Heartbroken' Over Prince's Death
"They say don't meet your idols... That they let you down. But, some of my greatest, funniest (yes, he was hilarious), and most prolific encounters and conversations about music came from the moments that I spent with him," he shares. "It would be silly to say that he has inspired our music... It's beyond that. He's somewhere within every song I've ever written."
"I am sad, but I will smile when I think of every second that I had the fortune of being in his company," he continues. "We have lost our greatest living musician. But his music will never die. Prince, NOTHING COMPARES..."
EXCLUSIVE: Inside Prince's Final Days
Watch the video below for more celebrity reactions to Prince's death.
Related Gallery
