AceShowbiz - Prince’s former girlfriend, Jill Jones, has opened up about the complicated and sometimes turbulent nature of her relationship with the late music icon. Jones described Prince as both loveable and adorable, yet admitted he had a darker side that "could be hateful too."

In a revealing account, Jones alleged that in 1984, Prince physically assaulted her. She explained that the violent episode occurred after she saw him kissing one of her friends. Following her reaction—slapping him—she claims that Prince responded by repeatedly punching her in the face.

Jones initially contemplated pressing charges against the musician but says she was discouraged by people close to Prince. They warned her that such a move would harm his career and disrupt his upcoming tour plans.

Despite the assault, the couple eventually reconciled. Jones recounted that Prince’s apology was marked by gifts of balloons, toys, and candy, a gesture that left emotional scars lingering long after. Their relationship remained intensely intertwined, with Jones noting how difficult it was for them to be apart. Prince often expressed a belief that she would always be a part of his life, saying, "I'm always gonna know you."

Jones revealed that she held back from sharing her story publicly for years because she was hoping for an apology from Prince—one that never came before his death in April 2016. She described the complex emotional dynamics of domestic violence, explaining that victims sometimes wait in vain for remorse from someone they love. She added that during that era, it was more common for men to be physically abusive, describing it as "just something that happened."

She admitted it took her many years to heal from the trauma but said she worked to forgive Prince for his behavior, acknowledging he was a product of his time, though she did not excuse the abuse.

Jones also touched on the broader context of abuse allegations surrounding Prince. She recalled feeling conflicted when Prince reached out to Chris Brown after Brown’s 2009 assault on Rihanna, offering advice despite his own alleged history of violence. This contradiction weighed heavily on Jones.

Additionally, Jones referenced the claims made by singer Sinead O’Connor, who accused Prince of assaulting her at his Hollywood home in the early 1990s. Jones expressed regret that she did not come forward earlier to support O’Connor or share her own experiences. She said at the time, many people were unwilling to listen or care about such allegations.

Jill Jones’ candid revelations provide a rare and painful glimpse into the private struggles behind the public persona of Prince. Her story highlights the complexities of abusive relationships, the difficulty survivors face in speaking out, and the lingering impact abuse can have, even years after the fact.