Prince Saw a Young Musician Crying — What He Did Next Changed EVERYTHING

October 14th, 1987. An 18-year-old aspiring musician named David Chen sat crying on the floor of a
Minneapolis music store, clutching a rejection letter from Berklee College of Music. His dreams seemed over.
Then Prince Rogers Nelson walked through the door, heard something extraordinary in David's music, and
changed everything with a single act of kindness.
IN THIS VIDEO:
The heartbreaking rejection that almost ended David's music career
How Prince discovered incredible talent in an unexpected moment
The 11-minute conversation that launched a Grammy-nominated career
What Prince taught about potential, rejection, and lifting others up
The foundation that has since helped over 2,000 young musicians
Why this story proves greatness isn't just talent—it's compassion
This is more than just a music story. It's about how one person's belief can transform a life, how rejection can
become redirection, and how Prince's greatest legacy wasn't just his music—it was his commitment to nurturing
the next generation of artists.
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This video has been created for storytelling and educational purposes. Some scenes are dramatized and may not
represent 100% factual accuracy. The emotional truth and inspirational message remain at the heart of this
narrative.