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Busta Rhymes and Prince Earn Prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame Honors

  • Rap legend Busta Rhymes and music icon Prince are among the 36 artists who will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2024.
  • The Hollywood Walk of Fame Committee announced the list of inductees, which also includes other legendary figures from music, film, and television.
  • Busta Rhymes, known for hits like “Break Ya Neck” and “Look at Me Now”, will receive the prestigious accolade in recognition of his influential career in hip-hop spanning over three decades.

Newsypeople- The late Prince and Busta Rhymes are two of the legendary artists who will receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the year 2025.

Fantasia, The Isley Brothers, and Depeche Mode are among the honorees announced by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s Walk of Fame Selection Committee.

These iconic musicians’ contributions to the music industry are celebrated by this recognition.

Busta Rhymes and Prince Earn Prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame Honors

Busta Rhymes and the late Prince are among the legendary artists who will be honored with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year.

The Class of 2025 honorees include Busta Rhymes and Prince in the Recording category, according to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Nine years after passing in 2016, Prince will receive his star posthumously.

Busta Rhymes expressed his excitement on Instagram, writing,

“THE DRAGON IS OFFICIALLY APART OF THE CLASS OF 2025 HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME AND I WILL BE OFFICIALLY RECEIVING MY HOLLYWOOD STAR”

Busta’s recent album features collaborations with artists like Young Thug, Chris Brown, and Coi Leray.

The Minneapolis rock legend’s upcoming star on the Walk of Fame is a significant posthumous recognition. The Hollywood Walk of Fame restricts the number of posthumous stars per year, subject to a two-year waiting period. Recent recipients of posthumous accolades include Ray Liotta, Lina Wertmüller, Carrie Fisher, and Jenni Rivera.

Alongside Prince and Busta Rhymes, the Class of 2025 inductees from the music industry include Fantasia, Depeche Mode, Los Bukis, The B-52s, Green Day, The Isley Brothers, George Strait, Keith Urban, and W. Stars will be given out to notable entertainment figures like Jane Fonda, John Carpenter, David Beckham, Emilio Estevez, Colin Farrell, Bill Nighy, Molly Shannon, and Screen Actors Guild president Fran Drescher.

Fans and the music industry are excited about the upcoming stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. These iconic artists are recognized for their significant contributions and legacy.

Artists In The Hollywood Walk Of Fame Class Of 2025

A diverse group of 36 entertainment professionals has been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Motion pictures, television, recording, live theater/live performance, radio, and sports entertainment are some of the categories the honorees fall under.

The inductees in the motion picture category are John Carpenter, Jessica Chastain, Bill Duke, Robert Englund, Emilio Estevez, Colin Farrell, Jane Fonda, Nia Long, Lisa Lu, Glynn Turman, and Toni Vaz. The 81-year-old Bill Duke expressed his surprise and gratitude after learning of his selection, stating, “I can’t believe it, but I’m so honored.”

Busta Rhymes and Prince Earn Prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame Honors
Busta Rhymes and Prince Earn Prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame Honors

Fran Drescher, Lauren Graham, Bill Nye, Molly Shannon, Sherri Shepherd, Courtney B. Vance and Chris Wallace will receive a double ceremony in the Television category. Sherri Shepherd, 57, expressed her excitement via social media, writing, “I can’t believe it.” My goodness! The Chamber of Hollywood Walk of Fame would like to thank you all. I’m overwhelmed with gratitude. It’s not a nomination, I’m a winner baby, and I’m so blessed.

Fantasia, Depeche Mode, Los Bukis, The B-52s, Green Day, The Isley Brothers, Busta Rhymes, George Strait, Keith Urban, and the late Prince are among the honorees in the Recording category. As fans mark the 40th anniversary of Purple Rain, Prince’s pick stands out. He passed away in 2016 at the age of 57. He passed away in 2016.

Misty Copeland and Alan Cumming will be honored for their contributions to Live Theatre/Live Performance, while Adam Carolla will represent the Radio category. The Sports Entertainment category will honor David Beckham and Orel Hershiser.

The Walk of Fame Selection Committee, comprised of past honorees, made the final decision on June 14, 2024, and was later approved by the Hollywood Chamber’s Board of Directors.

Ten days before the star dedication, the upcoming star ceremonies, which are globally streamed, will be announced on the official website. Recipients have two years from the date of selection to schedule star ceremonies before they expire.

Sponsors cover the cost of the star, ceremony, and upkeep of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which is overseen by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. There are details on the website for those interested in learning more or locating specific stars on the Walk of Fame.

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