Prince once rented Carlos Boozer's house - and turned it purple
Prince was known as a big NBA fan, but one story that re-emerged after the pop legend's death Thursday involved an NBA player who wasn't a fan of some of his work.
Carlos Boozer rented out his Los Angeles mansion to the seven-time Grammy winner in 2004, according to a March 2011 story in the Chicago Tribune republished Thursday. When Prince decided to make some decorative alterations to the home, Boozer - who then played for the Utah Jazz - was unimpressed.
From the Tribune's K.C. Johnson:
Multiple media outlets reported Prince paid $70,000 per month for the 10-bedroom, 11-bath home. The same reports said attorneys for Boozer filed suit against Prince/MPG Music for violating the eight-month lease because of "painting the exterior with purple striping, 'prince' symbol, and numbers 3121 (one of Prince's albums)." The suit also cited a purple monogrammed carpet was installed in the master bedroom and plumbing "for water transfer for beauty salon chairs" was added.
"He made it purple," Boozer said. "He wanted to put his personal touch on it because he wanted to make it feel like home. I was kind of worried about that when I saw the house. But Prince was great. I had a conversation with him. He changed everything back the way it was before he moved out.
"He did some very specific things that were built for him and his lifestyle, which is very different than mine."
Boozer's attorneys eventually dismissed the suit, and Boozer didn't hold a grudge. "We had a good time at a lounge," he told Johnson. "He has a great spirit about him." After Prince's passing Thursday, Boozer paid tribute via Instagram:
- With h/t to FTW