For Chaka Khan, a career spanning more than five decades has meant sharing stages, studios and unforgettable moments with some of music’s biggest names. That shared love of literature gave Khan and Prince something to talk about beyond their lives as performers. A Career Full of Musical LegendsPrince was far from the only legendary artist Khan got to know during her career. For Khan, music clearly became that calling. After more than 50 years in music, Khan has plenty of stories to tell.