Lady Gaga to Prince: 'Thank U 4 All U Gave to Music' (Video)

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 Lady Gaga to Prince: 'Thank U 4 All U Gave to Music'
  This weekend the pop star and AHS: Hotel actress took to her social media accounts to pay tribute and honor the The Purple One.
 
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