Instagram/Apollonia Kotero & Prince Music Apollonia Kotero settles lawsuit with Prince's estate, securing her right to use the iconic name from 'Purple Rain.' Terms are confidential. April 10, 2026 AceShowbiz - Apollonia Kotero has reached a confidential settlement with the estate of Prince, resolving a legal conflict concerning her right to use the name he gave her during their collaboration on the iconic 1984 film Purple Rain. The lawsuit, initiated by Apollonia in August, sought a judicial declaration protecting her use of the "Apollonia" name and related trademarks, including "Apollonia 6.