Black Stars On The Hollywood Walk of Fame

Martin Lawrence, Missy Elliot, J-Hud and more have been honored on the famed walkway.

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How Are Celebs Inducted? - To be inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame, “anyone, including a fan, can nominate a celebrity as long as the celebrity or his/her management is in agreement with the nomination,” according to the organization’s website. When celebs are chosen to be inducted, they must agree to pay the Chamber of Commerce $30,000 for the creation and installation of their star.(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
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Since its inception in 1953, there have been more than 2,500 stars unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame — 15 blocks of brass stars embedded on Hollywood Boulevard dedicated to honoring stars who have achieved the pinnacle of success. Here, BET.com takes a look at some of the African-Americans inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (Photo: Alexandra Wyman/Getty Images)

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