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Famed director Spike Lee wore a purple Ozwald Boateng suit to the 2019 Academy Awards in honor of Prince. The director also has a necklace around his neck featuring an emblem of the Prince symbol

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On the Director's feet was a pair of custom gold Jordan 3s. Also interesting: Lee is honoring his iconic breakout movie Do the Right Thing. He is wearing two knuckle rings, with one saying  “LOVE” and the other saying “HATE.” It's similar to the ring that Radio Raheem wore in the iconic movie.

Spike Lee is up for Best Director and Best Picture for his latest film BlacKkKlansman.

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