What Was Prince's Family Like?
When Prince was 7 his parents were divorced and he started playing songs his father left behind. After his parents divorced his mother Mattie Shaw remarried to Hayward Baker. Prince and Hayward never got along causing Prince to run away from home and go to his father, John's house. He was adopted by the Anderson family because of family issues. Prince says his mom, Mattie Shaw is responsible for his wild side.