Trending Now - Bruce Springsteen Honors Prince While Launching US Tour in Minneapolis
WHO:
CNN - L. Londell McMillan, Prince’s longtime attorney, friend, and business partner, commented on the authenticity of Bruce Springsteen, stating, “One thing about Bruce Springsteen is that he’s just authentic. He’s true and real in his own skin.”
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WHAT:
CNN - Springsteen's song “Streets of Minneapolis” is described as an anti-Trump and anti-ICE protest anthem written after the deaths of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti at the hands of federal agents in March 2026.
CNN - Bruce Springsteen launched his latest tour in Minneapolis on March 31st, 2026.
CNN - Springsteen released a new song titled “Streets of Minneapolis,” dedicated to the city’s residents and the victims of federal agents, Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti.
CNN - Springsteen performed “Streets of Minneapolis” at the No Kings rally in St. Paul, Minnesota, on March 25th, 2026.
CNN - Springsteen stated, “This past winter, federal troops brought death and terror to the streets of Minneapolis. Well, they picked the wrong city.”
WHERE:
CNN - The tour kicked off in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
CNN - The No Kings rally took place in St. Paul, Minnesota.
WHEN:
CNN - Springsteen performed “Streets of Minneapolis” at the No Kings rally in St. Paul, Minnesota, on March 25th, 2026.
CNN - Springsteen's tour began on March 31st, 2026.
CNN - Springsteen first flew to Minneapolis in January 2026 to perform “Streets of Minneapolis.”
CNN - Prince died on April 21st, 2016, at the age of 57.
WHY:
CNN - The song “Streets of Minneapolis” was dedicated to the city’s residents and the victims, Alex Pretti and Renee Good, who were both killed by federal agents in March 2026.
CNN - Springsteen's song “Streets of Minneapolis” was written in response to the deaths of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti at the hands of federal agents.
CNN - The song and Springsteen's actions reflect his opposition to President Trump's anti-immigration policies.
HOW:
CNN - Springsteen has been outspoken about his opposition to the Trump administration and allowed the American Civil Liberties Union to use his hit single “Born in the U.S.A.” for an ad campaign related to the Supreme Court’s consideration of Trump’s challenge to birthright citizenship.
CNN - Springsteen performed at rallies and released music to advocate for social justice and against federal actions in Minneapolis.
(UPDATED March 31, 2026 19:23 UTC)
Bruce Springsteen recently performed his new song “Streets of Minneapolis” at the No Kings rally in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday, dedicating it to the city's residents and the victims of federal agent violence, Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good. The song is described as an anti-Trump and anti-ICE protest anthem, written in response to the tragic deaths of Pretti and Good earlier this month. L. Londell McMillan, a longtime attorney and friend of Prince, praised Springsteen's authenticity, saying, “One thing about Bruce Springsteen is that he’s just authentic. He’s true and real in his own skin.”
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(UPDATED March 31, 2026 15:23 UTC)
Bruce Springsteen kicked off his latest tour in Minneapolis on Tuesday, where he also released a new song titled “Streets of Minneapolis,” dedicated to the city’s residents and the victims of federal agents, Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti. Just days earlier, on Wednesday, Springsteen performed this song at the No Kings rally in St. Paul, where he expressed his outrage over the federal troops' actions in the city. His music and performances continue to advocate for social justice and challenge President Trump's anti-immigration policies.