Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg have been longtime collaborators, and now, the West Coast legends will be together forever on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
According to a press release, the N.W.A. legend will be honored with the 2,775th star on Hollywood Blvd., and he’ll be right next to his former The Chronic collaborator.
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Dr. Dre’s star will be unveiled on March 19, and he’ll be honored in the category of Recording.
“Dr. Dre’s contributions to the music industry are undeniable and have left an indelible mark on popular culture,” said Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in a statement. “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.”
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She continued: “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 long-time friend Snoop Dogg!”
In 2018, Snoop Dogg was honored with his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Snoop, who celebrated the honor almost 25 years to the day after the release of his groundbreaking debut album Doggystyle, was introduced fittingly by Dr. Dre, Quincy Jones, and Jimmy Kimmel.
In addition to his family who all made the journey out to Hollywood and Highland, Snoop was surrounded by many of the people who helped him along on his path to success.
It was a who’s who of celebrities including Dre, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Pharrell Williams, Battlecat, Terrace Martin, Jeannie Buss, DJ Pooh, Big Boy, Bishop Don “Magic” Juan, John Singleton, Jimmy Kimmel, and Warren G.
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Kimmel, who started by acknowledging Dr. Dre and Quincy Jones’ respective legend statuses, admitted, “I don’t know how I follow the two greatest record producers of all time.”
