Prince's high school yearbook pics show he slayed from day 1

Not giving AF since 1974.
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Neha Prakash
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Teens, this is how you DGAF. 

Prince, who died Thursday morning at his home, is being remembered as a legendary musician, fashion icon and cultural cornerstone. But one of his rarely-mentioned talents was his ability to take a stunning picture that truly conveyed his all-around, cool guy nature. 


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If you don't believe us, check out his passport picture

Like his musical talents, his slay-worthy photo-taking skills date back to his junior high and high school years in Minnesota, documented in several yearbook pictures. 

And yes, the hair was always on-point. 






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Neha Prakash

Neha Prakash was Mashable's Senior Watercooler Reporter, covering viral content, Internet culture and all things Kardashians.Before being a reporter, Neha was a Mashable intern covering news and politics. Neha previously interned at AOL/Huffington Post managing content and social media for its health and fitness sites.She earned her Masters degree from Columbia Journalism School in May 2012, and graduated with a B.A. from Penn State University in 2010.

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