AceShowbiz - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony have been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Recording category, AllHipHop reports. The group received the 2,851st star in recognition of their influential contributions to hip-hop music.

Billboard also confirmed the milestone, noting that all five members of the group were present for the ceremony. Mynewsla added that notable figures such as Fat Joe, Ice-T, and radio host Big Boy participated in the event, with Big Boy serving as the emcee. The ceremony drew a large crowd, with Fat Joe remarking on the unprecedented size of the audience gathered to celebrate the group’s achievements. Both Ice-T and Fat Joe shared praise for the group’s originality and impact on the music industry, highlighting how Bone Thugs-N-Harmony helped pioneer a unique blend of rap and melodic harmonies.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony first emerged from Cleveland under the name B.O.N.E. Enterpri$e before signing with Ruthless Records in 1993. The group is known for hit singles like "Thuggish Ruggish Bone" and their Grammy-winning track "Tha Crossroads," which paid tribute to Eazy-E and spent eight weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100. Their 1995 album E. 1999 Eternal debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and they followed that success with another chart-topping album, The Art of War, in 1997. The group has sold over 60 million records worldwide and is recognized for popularizing the chopper style of rap, characterized by rapid-fire rhymes paired with harmonious melodies.

This Walk of Fame star underscores Bone Thugs-N-Harmony’s long-lasting influence on the hip-hop genre and solidifies Cleveland’s place on the map as a significant city in the history of rap music. Their unique sound and collaborations with legendary artists like Eazy-E, Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G., and Big Pun during their careers highlight why their legacy continues to resonate with fans and peers alike.

This article is based on reporting originally published by AllHipHop.