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Dr. Dre’s Hollywood Walk Of Fame Ceremony Has Suge Knight Seeking Flowers From Prison

March 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is made up of over 2,700 stars – several of them belonging to some of the biggest names in hip-hop. On Tuesday (March 19), Dr. Dre finally joined the ranks, proudly celebrating at a star-studded ceremony alongside Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent, and other friends. “I’m incredibly grateful for your support throughout the years. Most of us have grown up together. And at nearly 60 years old, you’re still rocking with me, and I really appreciate that,” the former NWA member said during his speech.

“I’m nowhere near done. You better believe there’s a lot more coming,” the California native promised. “Pouring my whole soul and self into my passion for hip-hop led me on a pathway to an incredible career, and I’ve been fortunate enough to make a living doing exactly what I love to do.” While Dre and his contemporaries were obviously excited about the special occasion, criticism has been flying online due to the multi-talent’s troubling past with women.

Suge Knight Acknowledges Dr. Dre on His Big Day

All you Boys your Welcome!!! #drdre ##snoopdogg #Djquik pic.twitter.com/a70z9MdL3o

— Suge Knight (@sugeknight) March 20, 2024

One person who was unable to attend Dre’s ceremony was Suge Knight, who’s ineligible for parole until October 2034. Still, he made sure to commemorate the moment with a Twitter/X post demanding his flowers. “All you boys, [you’re] welcome!!! #DrDre #SnoopDogg #DJQuik,” the music executive wrote above a Getty Images screenshot from yesterday’s event. “And you contributed to this how??? Just asking,” someone wrote under Knight’s tweet, though he didn’t bother to give them a response.

As he continues to serve his 28-year sentence, Suge Knight is having no trouble getting his messages out to the public from behind bars. One of his latest viral stories is about Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and Diddy, all of whom the former Death Row Records leader claims are in a “secret society.” Read what the “Gin N Juice” hitmaker had to say about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Dr. Dre Links With Eminem, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent & More At Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star Ceremony

March 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Eminem, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Jimmy Iovine, and more celebrities were in attendance at the unveiling of Dr. Dre’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on Tuesday. With his speech at the ceremony, Dre thanked his long-time fans for their unwavering support over the years.

“I’m incredibly grateful for your support throughout the years. Most of us have grown up together. And at nearly 60 years old, you’re still rocking with me, and I really appreciate that,” he said. “Thank you so much. Which is really good, because I’m nowhere near done. You better believe there’s a lot more coming.” Dre added: “Pouring my whole soul and self into my passion for hip-hop led me on a pathway to an incredible career, and I’ve been fortunate enough to make a living doing exactly what I love to do.”

Dr. Dre Poses With 50 Cent, Eminem, & Snoop Dogg

Eminem, 50 Cent, and Snoop Dogg at the star ceremony where Dr. Dre is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 19, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images)

Dre kicked off his legendary career by co-founding the rap group N.W.A. in the late 1980s. From there, he launched a successful solo career with the release of The Chronic in 1992. As the years went on, he transitioned into helping several other now-iconic artists grow their own careers, including Eminem, 50 Cent, and Kendrick Lamar. Check out Dre’s star unveiling ceremony below.

Dr. Dre Receives Star On The Walk Of Fame

In addition to the star ceremony, Los Angeles City Councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez also officially declared March 19 as Dre Day in the city. Prior to the event, the producer sat down for a lengthy interview with James Corden, during which he recalled suffering several strokes back in 2021. Be on the lookout for further updates on Dr. Dre on HotNewHipHop.

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Dr. Dre Is Being Honored On Hollywood Walk Of Fame, Snoop Dogg To Speak At Ceremony

March 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Hollywood Walk of Fame will be honoring Dr. Dre with a star next to his long-time collaborator, Snoop Dogg. Snoop and Interscope Records co-founder Jimmy Iovine will both give speeches at the ceremony. Big Boy will serve as emcee.

“Dr. Dre’s contributions to the music industry are undeniable and have left an indelible mark on popular culture,” Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez said in a statement as noted by AllHipHop. “As a producer, rapper, and entrepreneur, Dr. Dre has continuously pushed boundaries and set new standards for excellence. It is with great pride that we honor his incredible career and extraordinary impact by awarding him a star on the Walk of Fame. Dr. Dre’s star will serve as a lasting symbol of his immense talent and enduring legacy in the world of music. What is special regarding the location chosen for Dr. Dre’s star is that it will be next to the star of his longtime friend Snoop Dogg!”

Dr. Dre Attends Snoop Dogg’s Star Unveiling

HOLLYWOOD, CA – NOVEMBER 19: Jimmy Kimmel, Quincy Jones, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre. Leron Gubler, Warren G and Mitch O’Farrell attend a ceremony honoring Snoop Dogg With Star On The. Hollywood Walk Of Fame on November 19, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/WireImage)

Dre and Snoop have collaborated for decades at this point. Outside of music, they even teamed up for a new line of canned alcoholic drinks named Gin & Juice, earlier this year. The name is a reference to their iconic song by the same name from 1994. “Together, we always try to create magic, we’re having fun being creative, and everything about this product is really us,” Dr. Dre said. “There’s passion behind it, and friendship and love and a culture. We’re shooting to make everything we do magnificent, and fortunately, most of the time we hit the target.”

Dre’s star unveiling ceremony will go down on March 19. Be on the lookout for further updates on Dr. Dre on HotNewHipHop.

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Kanye West, Tyler The Creator, Snoop Dogg, & More Attend Charlie Wilson’s Hollywood Star Ceremony

January 31, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West, Tyler The Creator, Snoop Dogg, and several more celebrities were in attendance at the unveiling of Charlie Wilson’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday afternoon. The celebration coincided with the Gap Band singer’s 71st birthday as well.

Wilson posed for photographs with many of the artists present and shared a video from the ceremony on Instagram. He captioned the post: “Today I celebrated my birthday receiving my star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Thank you to all of my friends and fans who came out to celebrate this special moment with me. Feeling truly blessed.”

Kanye West, Tyler The Creator, & Ty Dolla Sign Celebrate Charlie Wilson

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 29: (L-R) Ty Dolla $ign, Tyler, The Creator, and Kanye West attend ceremony as Charlie Wilson is honored with star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on January 29, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)

During a speech at the event, Babyface said: “I’m just so proud to be a part of your life. For you to even know me, to know my name and say anything to me period, I’m geeked about that. Please, I wanna say it again, give love to Charlie Wilson ’cause he deserves this.” Snoop Dogg also shared highlights of Wilson’s top hip-hop collaborations from over the years on Instagram, including his own hit with Pharrell, “Beautiful,” as well as Kanye’s “Bound 2,” Tyler, The Creator’s “Earfquake,” and more. Check out Charlie Wilson’s Instagram post below.

Charlie Wilson Reflects On Walk Of Fame Ceremony

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On the way to the event, Kanye ran into a reporter from TMZ and got into a heated exchange over questions about his wife, Bianca Censori. During the altercation, he snatched the photographer’s phone away and ranted about his privacy. Be on the lookout for further updates on Kanye West as well as Charlie Wilson on HotNewHipHop.

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DJ Kool Herc Breaks Into Tears As LL Cool J Inducts Him Into Hall Of Fame, Big Boi Speaks For Kate Bush

November 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

DJ Kool Herc broke down into tears as LL Cool J inducted him into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Friday night. LL Cool J reflected on the origins of hip-hop by discussing how Herc helped spawn the genre DJ’ing a party for his sister, Cindy Campbell. She had been trying to raise money for back-to-school clothes in 1973.

“We don’t know how much money Cindy managed to raise that day or what clothes she managed to buy but we know she changed the course of history, of music history,” LL Cool J said. “That party has come to be known as the birthplace of hip-hop.” He added: “It’s a culture that changed my life obviously. It changed the lives of millions and millions of people.” While taking the stage, Herc admitted: “I got tears in my eyes.” Cindy joined him for the speech.

DJ Kool Herc & LL Cool J Embrace At Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 03: LL Cool J and Cindy Campbell present an award to DJ Kool Herc (R) onstage during the 38th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center on November 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

Outside of Herc, Kate Bush, George Michael, Sheryl Crow, The Spinners, Link Wray, Chaka Khan, Missy Elliott, Al Kooper, Bernie Taupin, and Don Cornelius were all inducted on Friday night. At the ceremony, Big Boi spoke in honor of Bush. He explained that he’s been a fan of the legendary singer since middle school.

Big Boi Speaks On Kate Bush

“It’s no surprise that she had a surge of popularity decades after she emerged on the scene,” Big Boi said. “After all, if you were hearing Kate’s music for the first time, why wouldn’t you believe she was a current artist? The only mistake you might make is that the artists she influenced had influenced her. But it’s very much the other way around. Kate Bush has helped shape contemporary music, even the music of artists who have never heard of her. She is a true artist and a true visionary and that’s why Kate Bush belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.”

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Tupac Receives Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

June 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Tupac Shakur has finally received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Today, a ceremony was held in honor of the late icon joining the growing list of rappers to receive a Hollywood star. The ceremony was hosted by Big Boy, and Tupac’s sister, Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur, accepted the star on his behalf. The event also featured speeches from Tupac’s godfather Jamal Joseph and the director of the recent Dear Mama docuseries, Allen Hughes.

Tupac’s star lives at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, joining stars for Missy Elliot, Nipsey Hussle, DJ Khaled, and more. Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Ana Martinez shared a statement with LA Times about the star. “Tupac Shakur was a rapper, actor, activist, poet, and revolutionary,” Martinez stated. She continued, explaining, “This iconic artist has continued to be part of the zeitgeist for decades after his passing and will continue to be an important cultural figure for many years to come. Surely, as one of L.A.’s own, Tupac’s star will be added to the list of most visited stars.”

Tupac’s Hollywood Star

Tupac Receives Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame — Rapper Tupac Shakur poses for a portrait at Club Amazon on July 23, 1993 in New York, New York. (Photo by Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Recently, various artists have taken to social media to share their thoughts on Tupac just now receiving his Hollywood star. “It took them 25 years + to give Tupac a star on Hollywood Blvd?” YG asked last week, “Y’all got him f****ed all the way up.” Boosie Badazz also chimed in, writing, “Tupac ain’t ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME?” He also said, “WTF THE DISRESPECT,” adding, “Don’t worry he saying F**K YALL from the Grave.”

Last week, Tupac’s biological father, Billy Garland, opened up about his feelings on Hughes’ recent Dear Mama docuseries. “We did an interview for about two hours,” he revealed. He also went on to say, “After I saw the interview in the documentary, I was slightly disappointed, let’s just say that. I didn’t like it. It was more about something else, than about 2Pac, if you know what I’m saying. If I knew it was about Dear Mama, I might’ve still did it, but I probably wouldn’t have. Not for nothing.”

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