The first inductees into the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame have been named.
The announcement of the Walk of Fame, located in Atlanta, was announced by State Rep. Erica Thomas. The unveiling ceremony takes place on June 17.
James Brown, Beyonce, Usher, Michael Jackson, Outkast, Kirk Franklin, Missy Elliott, Sean Diddy Combs, Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, and Shirley Caesar will be honored.
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— Deanna Brown (@JamesBrownGirl) June 3, 2021
The new Walk of Fame will begin at the corner of MLK Drive and Northside Drive near Mercedes Benz Stadium.