1 of 6 | Hip-hop icon Busta Rhymes attends an unveiling ceremony honoring him with the 2,818th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on Friday. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Rap legend Busta Rhymes was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Friday.
His fellow hip-hop pioneers Chuck D and LL Cool J attended the event, along with the New York musician’s family and friends.
“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will be adding Busta Rhymes, one of Hip-Hop’s most enduring and electrifying voices, as a new member of Hollywood’s iconic sidewalk,” Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, said in a press release.
“His talent and influence are undeniable. His star on the Walk of Fame will stand as a testament to his lasting impact on hip-hop music and how important it is to the American culture.”
The entertainer has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide.
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Spliff Star and Busta Rhymes (R) perform. Photo by Gary I Rothstein/UPI | License Photo