Busta Rhymes is about to cement his place in Hollywood history with a star on the Walk of Fame.
The Grammy-nominated rapper will be honored with the 2,818th star on the Los Angeles landmark in the category of recording on Aug. 1.
Rhymes, born Trevor Smith Jr., will be joined by speakers Chris Rock, LL Cool J and Chuck D, organizers said in a press release.
“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,” said Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
“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,” Martinez added.
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The rapper grew up in Brooklyn, New York. Known for his rapid-fire delivery, his list of hit songs includes “Gimme Some More,” “Touch It,” “Woo-Hah!! Got You All in Check,” and “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See.”
With a career spanning more than three decades, Busta Rhymes has released 11 solo albums and earned 12 Grammy nominations, per Grammy.com. He has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide.
He first gained national attention as a member of the Leaders of the New School collective, before launching a solo career in 1996.
Busta even set a Guinness World Record for the most words in a hit single with his track “Break Ya Neck.”
In 2023, he received the BET Lifetime Achievement Award honoring his three decades in music, along with a tribute performance of his greatest hits.
He also has a growing acting career, after making appearances in Higher Learning, Finding Forrester, Narc, and Shaft, as well as voice work in The Boondocks.
On Aug. 1, he returns to theaters in Paramount’s The Naked Gun reboot, alongside Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, and Cody Rhodes — coinciding with his Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony. Rhymes plays a bank robber in the film.
His star ceremony takes place Friday, Aug. 1, at 11:30 a.m. PT at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard in front of East Town. Los Angeles radio personality Big Boy will serve as emcee.
The ceremony streams live at www.walkoffame.com.
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