Relive the moment Prince stole the Super Bowl show with an epic halftime performance

RELIVE Prince’s epic Super Bowl XLI halftime performance from 2007 as the iconic performer sang his hit Purple Rain during a torrential downpour.

The time Prince rocked the Super Bowl

THE world lost one of the most iconic, groundbreaking artists in Prince on Thursday. The news of the 57-year-old’s passing sent shock waves throughout social media, as many publicly mourned the death of the talented superstar.

Prince, whose music spanned across nearly four decades, will be remembered as a legendary musician who broke barriers and was never afraid to push the envelope.

The sporting world reacts to Prince’s death below

One of the greatest examples of that occurred during his Super Bowl XLI halftime performance in 2007.

It was a performance unlike any other Super Bowl halftime show, as he grabbed the attention of more than 93 million TV viewers, and captivated his audience for the entire 12-minute set. To make things more poetic, Prince ended the show with an overwhelming rendition of his biggest hit, ‘Purple Rain,’ during a torrential downpour.

Nobody will ever forget Prince's incredible #SuperBowl performance of Purple Rain, in the rain! #Princehttps://t.co/wnAjeOxENI

— Dave O'Grady (@DaveOGrady1) April 21, 2016

Prince had multiple connections to the sporting world, but he was best known for his Super Bowl XLI halftime performance in the rain. He was also a fixture at many NBA games over the years.

Here’s a look at some of the Prince tributes from the sports world:

Thank you for sharing your talents with the world.Rest in peace, Prince. #Legend pic.twitter.com/rwYd1qvQhW

— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) April 21, 2016

Fitting that it's raining in Minneapolis today. pic.twitter.com/s5KFurDhHi

— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) April 21, 2016

💔💔💔💔 heartbroken… Just too soon. 💜💜💜💜 pic.twitter.com/GxP4RYYFPB

— Ayesha Curry (@ayeshacurry) April 21, 2016

I am so devastated by the passing of my good friend Prince.

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 21, 2016

He was a true legend and a musical genius! Prince could play every instrument with style and grace.

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 21, 2016

This is so tragic. First MJ and now Prince! Two icons gone too soon!

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 21, 2016

Prince and Michael were the only artists I actually followed around the world to see their stellar performances live.

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 21, 2016

Im in shock #Prince

— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) April 21, 2016

If the passing of Prince is true, GONE TOO SOON!! Prince and MJ is what I grew up to.. pic.twitter.com/Yz5v0rh68Z

— Reggie Miller (@ReggieMillerTNT) April 21, 2016

He will forever live on.. #RipPrince

— DWade (@DwyaneWade) April 21, 2016

#RIPPrince. When we lose 1 our TRUE entertainers & pioneers it makes u rethink your life & stop taking people & things for granted. #TRUTH

— Deion Sanders (@DeionSanders) April 21, 2016

The Man, The Musician, The Legend, The Icon Thanks you for Playing the SoundTrack to or Lives. RIP Prince!!! pic.twitter.com/7Z6vZnJN91

— Jerome Bettis (@JeromeBettis36) April 21, 2016

This article originally appeared on Fox Sports US

Originally published as Relive the moment Prince stole the Super Bowl show with an epic halftime performance