Anyone who wants to do a tribute to Prince is welcome to. Whatever your age Gender or skin Color. If you loved him and he inspired you then show it!!!! I love Prince 4 ever 💜☔️👑🙏🏻 @beautyandessexlv

A photo posted by Madonna (@madonna) on May 23, 2016 at 7:22am PDT

Her response shouldn't even be required—isn't it obvious that the Billboard Music Awards isn't going to define Prince's legacy with one sweet, simple tribute to the man?