Michael Jackson’s acclaim has continued to grow even after his death as he leads the likes of Beyonce, Missy Elliott, Usher and more, in the inaugural list of inductees into the Black Music And Entertainment Walk Of Fame.
The induction, which will take place on June 17th, will honour legends that have had a significant influence on Black music and the community as a whole.
Per the BMEWOF they aim to “acknowledge, preserve, respect, and inspire the Black creative community for generations to come.” The ceremony will be jointly presented by the Black American Music Association and the Georgia Entertainment Caucus (GEC) with James Brown, Quincy D. Jones, Stevie Wonder, and Otis Redding serving as the BMEWOF Foundational Inductees.
Forming the tally are: Michael Jackson (Legacy Artists), Sean Love Combs (Mainstream Mogul), Shirley Caesar (Gospel Female), Kirk Franklin (Gospel Male), Missy Elliott (Hip Hop Female), Outkast (Hip Hop Male), Beyoncé (Mainstream Female), and Usher Raymond IV (Mainstream Male).
Co-Chair Catherine Brewton said in a statement: “I am extremely proud to reveal our inaugural class of inductees. Our first round of inductees includes many of my colleagues, and I am excited to celebrate their vast contributions to the preservation of Black Music and Entertainment.”
Black American Music Association Co-Founder Michael Mauldin added: “It gives me so much honor and respect to help escort the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame into existence and Global awareness. Our mission is to preserve, protect and promote the legacy & future of culture, community, entertainment and the Black American Music Art-form.”
More details about the ceremony will be revealed in time. Stay tuned to YEEEAAH! Network for more updates.
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