The Minneapolis singer is suffering from grave problems with both of his hips and must undergo surgery.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Prince must take a large quantity of pain medication to deal with his anguish. The 51-year-old artist seems to be paying the price for his trademark hip movements on stage.
The star, who has been part of the Jehovah’s Witness denomination since 2001, cannot undergo surgery that requires blood transfusions, because it is said to be a violation according to his religion. Sources say that he refused a double hip surgery in 2005, while others claim that he went through with a secret surgery, unbeknownst to religious leaders.