在《紫雨》问世 40 周年之际，Prince 被选入歌曲创作人名人堂；他的妹妹 Sharon Nelson 代他接受了这一荣誉。 Prince inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame on 40th "Purple Rain" anniversary; sister Sharon Nelson accepted on his behalf.

7 月 27 日，恰逢电影《紫雨》上映 40 周年，Prince 被选入歌曲创作人名人堂。 Prince was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on July 27, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of "Purple Rain" film's release. 他的姐姐莎朗·尼尔森（Sharon Nelson）代表他接受了这一荣誉。 His sister Sharon Nelson accepted the honor on his behalf. 自 1998 年起，Prince 就具备入选资格，但由于粉丝们发起的活动，这一过程耗时数年。 Prince was eligible for induction since 1998, but the process took years due to fan-led campaigns. 活动以《紫雨》放映和 Jamecia Bennett 与 Shapeshift 舞蹈团的表演为特色。 The event featured a "Purple Rain" screening and performances by Jamecia Bennett and Shapeshift Dance Company.