Prince, Whitney and MJ changed the way music by Black artists was presented in the 80s. They, along with Run DMC, were the first artists to have their videos play in heavy rotation on MTV. They became Pop stars along side Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Bon Jovi, etc. who were popular at the time. The blazed a trail for future stars like LL, Janet, MC Hammer, Sade, etc. to become iconic as well. Hopefully Prince, Nippy, MJ and Jam master Jay are smiling in heaven, looking the influence on all of today's music, style, culture and everything else in between. They are gone in spirit, but their contributions will never be forgotten.