Legendary R&B singer Prince wears all purple everything on the cover of the new July 2010 issue of Ebony Magazine. In Prince’s feature, he talks religion (he used to go door-to-door as a Jehova’s Witness!), his love life and more. He also shows off some never-before-seen photos. Peep Ebony’s excerpt of the issue, which hit newsstands yesterday, below:

In a rare interview, the incomparable Prince grants Ebony unprecedented access within the inner courts of the famed Paisley Park, just outside of Minneapolis. During this 12-hour encounter, the musical genius opens up in his own way about topics ranging from his experience going door-to-door as a Jehovah’s Witness and about his priorities regarding his relationship with Bria Valente. As the pop star approaches 52, fans can celebrate his life and music with this keepsake July issue featuring him in his own words and signature never-before-seen photos.

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