Snapchat Honour Prince’s Legacy With Literal ‘Purple Rain’ Filter

Snapchat angered everyone yesterday with their not-so-racially-sensitive Bob Marley filter, but they’re clearly trying to redeem themselves (despite the public’s requests that they don’t):

Let me stop you before you start: do not make a Prince filter @Snapchat. Thanks.

— Jarett Wieselman (@JarettSays) April 21, 2016

But, after the devastating news this morning of music icon Prince‘s passing, Snapchat have indeed created a ‘Purple Rain’ filter in honour of the incredibly influential musician. 

Snapchat is honoring Prince with a “Purple Rain” filter today https://t.co/s0H2F9c9AJ pic.twitter.com/ad8YeGmz4F

— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) April 21, 2016

Snapchat now has a purple rain filter for #Prince. #fox25 pic.twitter.com/DbExMJsBHW

— Joe C (@itsthejoeshow) April 21, 2016

Snapchat adds a ‘Purple Rain’ filter in honour of Prince https://t.co/WwN1lcLQzD pic.twitter.com/pjJFq0M25n

— NME (@NME) April 21, 2016

To get the filter, all you have to do is update your Snapchat app, snap a picture, then swipe left. 

If you can’t see it yet, don’t stress – they’re still rolling it out worldwide.

While you’re waiting, re-watch this iconic footage of Prince performing ‘Purple Rain‘ *in the rain* at the Superbowl in 2007:

Source/Photo: LA Times.