Just last week (Jan. 30), 50 Cent became the latest star to receive a literal star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Since its orgin in the 1950s, millions of tourists walk the popular attraction daily to get a photo of their favorite celebrities' five-pointed honor. The stretch of pink terrazzo and brass stars along Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, and its adjacent streets, are full of more than 2,500 celebrities who have contributed to film, music, television, theater and radio.
Out of the thousands of Walk of Fame stars, did you know 50 Cent is only the ninth rapper in history to receive the honor? The number isn't too shocking, since the process to get a star is pretty tedious. Each celebrity must be nominated, apply for the star with a written statement and raise the required amount of money to receive the honor.
See below for the nine rappers who have received the ultimate Hollywood "street cred."
1. Queen Latifah
Though technically she received her star in the motion pictures category, Queen Latifah was honored for her work in film, TV and movies with a star in 2006. She was the first rapper to do so.
Star can be found at: 6915 Hollywood Blvd.
9. Sean Diddy Combs
The rap mogul received his star in 2008.
Star can be found at: 6801 Hollywood Blvd.
2. Pharell Williams
The producer, rapper and singer received his star in 2014.
Star can be found at: 6270 Hollywood Blvd.
3. LL Cool J
The multihyphenate received his star in 2016.
Star can be found at: 6901 Hollywood Blvd.
4. Pitbull
The Cuban musician received his star in 2016.
Star can be found at: 6201 Hollywood Blvd.
5. Ice Cube
The rapper, actor and director received his star in 2017.
Star can be found at: 6752 Hollywood Blvd.
6. Snoop Dogg
The rap veteran received his star in 2018.
Star can be found at: 6840 Hollywood Blvd.
7. Cypress Hill
The first Latino rap group made history when they received their star in 2019.
Star can be found at: 6201 Hollywood Blvd.
9. 50 Cent
50 is the most recent rapper to receive his star, and was honored with the addition to the Walk of Fame in 2020.
Star can be found at: 6250 Hollywood Blvd.
