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George Clinton Honored With Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

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 The legendary maestro George Clinton ascended to new heights as he was bestowed with the 2,769th star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, January 19th. The ceremony, held at 11:30 am PT at the illustrious 6752 Hollywood Boulevard, unfolded as a spectacular celebration of Clinton’s unparalleled contributions to the realm of music, specifically in the category of Recording.

The atmosphere was charged with excitement as the charismatic emcee Sibley Scoles took the stage, orchestrating an unforgettable event that will resonate in Hollywood’s collective memory. The star-studded affair was not just a recognition but a joyous festival of George’s illustrious career. Surrounded by the warm embrace of family and friends, George Clinton reveled in the moment, celebrating throughout the day and into the evening.

The ceremony presented an impressive lineup of luminaries, with special guest speakers that included Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Civil Rights Lawyer Ben Crump, and legendary Motown songwriter Janie Bradford. Each speaker shared heartfelt stories of their encounters with George, underscoring his magnetic charisma, friendship, and profound impact on the world.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce president, Steve Nissen, elicited thunderous applause from the captivated audience when he proclaimed January 19 as “George Clinton Day in Hollywood!” A fitting tribute to a living legend.

Throughout the day notable figures celebrated with George such as the Soulful Virtuoso of Rock and Roll Lenny Kravitz, original P-Funk band members, and DJ Cassidy and DJ Battle Cat. Their presence further elevated the grandeur of the occasion, turning it into a star-studded gala befitting the musical icon.

George Clinton’s influence extends far beyond the Walk of Fame, as evidenced by his timeless hits like “P-Funk (Wants To Get Funked Up),” “Mothership Connection,” “One Nation Under a Groove,” and “(Not Just) Knee Deep.” These classics continue to resonate with fans, defining an era of musical innovation. 

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Funk Icon George Clinton Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Funk Icon George Clinton Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

The legendary maestro George Clinton reached new heights as he was honored with the 2,769th star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, Jan. 19th. The ceremony, held at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard, celebrated Clinton’s unparalleled contributions to music, specifically in the Recording category.

Emceed by the charismatic Sibley Scoles, the event was a spectacular celebration of Clinton’s illustrious career. Surrounded by family and friends, including special guest speakers like Anthony Kiedis, Ben Crump, and Janie Bradford, Clinton reveled in the joyous festival of his musical legacy.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce declared Jan. 19 as “George Clinton Day in Hollywood,” emphasizing the living legend’s impact. Notable figures like Lenny Kravitz, original P-Funk band members, and DJs Cassidy and Battle Cat joined the star-studded gala.

Clinton’s influence extends beyond the Walk of Fame, with timeless hits like “P-Funk (Wants To Get Funked Up)” and “One Nation Under a Groove.” To delve deeper into his journey, an Audible Original titled …And Your Ass Will Follow premieres on February 2, featuring exclusive live performances of iconic tracks.

In celebrating George Clinton’s star, the occasion transcends the ordinary, testifying to a musical legacy that continues to shape and inspire generations.

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Erick The Architect And George Clinton Drop A Hypnotic And Jazzy Cut “Ezekiel’s Wheel”

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Flatbush Zombies are one of the most respected trios in all of hip-hop. Their underground style has been a hit with a lot of people over the years. Zombie Juice, Meechy Darko, and Erick the Architect all bring a distinct sound to the table. Last year, two out of three members out out full projects.

Zombie was the first to fire away with Love Without Conditions in April. Then, it was Meechy who came through at the end of October with Doses. Now, Erick is going to complete the trilogy in late February. It will be called I’ve Never Been Here Before and a few singles have been released ahead of its drop.

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Listen To “Ezekiel’s Wheel” By Erick The Architect And George Clinton

The last one we covered was “Shook Up” which featured Joey Bada$$ and FARR. This latest single adds the famous soul singer George Clinton. “Ezekiel’s Wheel” sees Erick take a smooth and jazzy-flavored approach. The production is very soothing and dreamy, a lane that the New Yorker is very familiar with. He is also rapping with ease and dropping some great bars.

What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new single, “Ezekiel’s Wheel,” by Erick the Architect and George Clinton? Is this one of Erick’s best tracks over the past year? Out of all of the Flatbush Zombies members, where do you rank him out of the trio? Are you excited for his next album? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news around Erick the Architect and George Clinton. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics:

Big cappin’, reenactments, some are jealous, some are fractured
Some’ll watch them dreams slip away, that’s another chapter
Change occupations, more abrasive, wanna change this season
Bang harder for a feature, soul Franklins like Aretha
Made me sick, how you snitch? Pussy purr like Eartha Kitt
Can’t determine if you think I’m ill, or you just ridin’ d***

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Fuzzy Haskins, A Founding Member Of Parliament-Funkadelic, Is Dead At 81

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Singer and founding Parliament-Funkadelic member Clarence Eugene “Fuzzy” Haskins is dead at 81. The news arrived today from Fuzzy’s Parliament bandmate George Clinton, who took to Instagram to honor the late artist.

“We are saddened to announce the passing of an original Parliament-Funkadelic member, Clarence Eugene “Fuzzy” Haskins (born June 8, 1941-March 17th, 2023),” read the post’s caption.

Fuzzy and Clinton first began working together in 1960, when Fuzzy become part of Clinton’s Doo Wop group, The Parliaments. Parliament later evolved into Parliament-Funkadelic in the ’70s, however, in 1976, he parted ways with the group due to financial and management differences. Still, Clinton still considered him family, according to Clinton’s website.

At the time of writing, a cause of death had not yet been reported. Several musicians have taken to social media to pay tribute to Fuzzy.

“Rest In Funkentelechy my brother,” said Questlove of The Roots.

“Prayer’s going out to Clarence ‘Fuzzys’ Haskins family & friends.,” said his P-Funk bandmate Bootsy Collins. “We lost his frequency today. 3-17- 23. He was an original Parliament/Funkadelic inducted in the RHOF. We will miss u my friend, bandmate & Soul brother! Thx u for ur guidance in my pup year’s. Bootsy baby!!”

In 1997, Fuzzy was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The organization posted a tribute from their Twitter account recalling his legacy.

“As P-Funk pushed boundaries further and further on classic albums like Mothership Connection and Maggot Brain and set a futuristic pace for Black music,” they said. “Haskins kept things connected to their street corner harmony roots.”

Eddie Murphy in Talks To Play George Clinton in Upcoming Biopic

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First Dolemite, and now George Clinton.

According to Deadline, Eddie Murphy is currently in early talks to play Parliament-Funkadelic founder George Clinton in an upcoming biopic. Murphy is also set to serve as a producer on the project with Dolemite Is My Name collaborator John Davis and Catherine Davis.

Murphy and Davis are currently looking at securing the rights to bring the P-Funk founder’s life to the big screen. Once the rights are secured, they will hire writers and shop the project to different studios. The project is a part of Murphy’s three-movie deals with Amazon Video that came after the success of Coming 2 America.

The film focuses on Clinton’s upbringing in North Carolina in the 1940s and will show the formation of Parliament-Funkadelic and the band’s impact on hip hop artists such as Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, 2Pac, and Ice Cube.

Murphy’s upcoming George Clinton project is a “passion project” for him. Murphy took a few years from acting before returning with 2019’s Dolemite Is My Name. Murphy garnered acclaim for his portrayal of Rudy Ray Moore and even received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor. Murphy is set to appear in Netflix’s You People later this year, directed by Kenya Barris and co-written by Jonah Hill. The star-studded cast includes Lauren London, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, David Duchovny, Nia Long, Sam Jay, and Molly Gordon.

Murphy is also set to reprise his role as Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop IV.

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Eddie Murphy Will Get Funked Up As George Clinton In A Biopic About The Parliament-Funkadelic Leader

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After starring as the “Godfather of Rap” in My Name is Dolemite, Eddie Murphy will portray another legendary “godfather” in an upcoming biopic.

Deadline reports that the Coming to America actor is in “early talks” to play George Clinton, the “Godfather of Funk” who has led the Parliament-Funkadelic collective since the late 1960s. The passion-project film “will tell the story of the iconic musician’s humble beginnings in North Carolina in the 1940s, to the formation of his groundbreaking band George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelic, and ultimately to becoming a musical influence on artists of the hip-hop generation including Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Outkast, and Wu-Tang Clan, among many others.”

“Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker),” “One Nation Under a Groove,” and “Flash Light” are the songs you hear on the radio, but be sure to take a deeper dive into the Parliament and Funkadelic discographies, as well as Clinton’s solo material. Not only for the funky grooves, but also the song titles. I, for one, can’t wait to hear Eddie Murphy sing “Free Your Mind and Your Ass Will Follow,” “Standing on the Verge of Getting It On,” and my personal favorite, “Do Fries Go with That Shake?”

(Via Deadline)