Prince was treated for a 'drug overdose' six days before his death

PRINCE was reportedly treated for a drug overdose last week – just days before the singer’s death.

UNWELL: Prince's private jet made an unscheduled stop in Illinois

The singer's private jet was forced to make an emergency landing in Illinois last Friday just hours after a performance in Atlanta.

His representatives said he was battling the flu, however there were questions about the truth of that as his plane was reportedly just 48 minutes away from home.

Even Aretha Franklin got involved in the speculation, suggesting the Zika virus may have been to blame.

Multiple sources in Moline, where the plane made the unscheduled stop, told TMZ the icon was rushed to a hospital where he was given a 'save shot'.

SAVE SHOT: Prince was reportedly treated for a drug overdose

A 'save shot' is given by doctors to counteract the effects of an opiate.

Sources added that medical professionals advised Prince to stay in hospital for 24 hours.

But he was reportedly released three hours after arriving and then flew home.

ICON: Prince was found dead at his studio yesterday

His team are said to have demanded a private room, however that wasn't possible which is why they left earlier than recommended.

According to TMZ, the 57-year-old "was not doing well" when he checked out of hospital.

Now, authorities in Minnesota are trying to get hospital records from Moline to help establish the cause of death.

Prince was found dead on Thursday at his Paisley Park studios.

LEGEND: Prince was responsible for hits such as Purple Rain and Nothing Compares 2 U

Since the news of his untimely death broke, fans and fellow celebrities have shared their respect for the musical legend.

But some, perhaps in denial over Prince's death, have come up with a conspiracy theory.

Daily Star Online has contacted representatives for Prince for comment.