In an interview with Don Lemon on Thursday night, CNN commentator Van Jones, who was a close friend of Prince, broke down while remembering the late star. “He was there for us when we were down,” Jones recalled. “He pushed all of us to do more and we all did more.”

Prince was dedicated to philanthropy, but was very quiet about his contributions. Jones speaks to Prince’s work in the community and the legacy that he’s left behind.

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