ATLANTA, GA — November 13, 2026— The Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame (BMEWOF), a first-of-its-kind cultural institution and joint initiative of the Black American Music Association and the Black American Music Foundation, collaboratively announces the ceremony and plans for the Black History Month Class of 2027 Induction. The Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame (BMEWOF) Crown Jewel of Excellence’s Black History Month Class of 2027 Induction will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2027. The Crown Jewel of Excellence emblems for February 2027 – and for every class of inductees moving forward – will continue to be added at the BMEWOF’s location in historic downtown Atlanta, preserved for all the world to see, and for generations to come. (located at the intersection of M.L.K. Jr. Drive and Northside Drive – adjacent to Mercedes Benz Stadium). Atlanta’s all-new Signia by Hilton Hotel will serve as the host hotel for the celebration.
BMEWOF Founders Catherine Brewton, Demmette Guidry, and Michael T. Mauldin are proud to unveil the names of this year’s Black History Month Class of Inductees, which includes: The Honorable Maynard H. Jackson, Davido, Ludacris, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Organized Noize and Jack the Rapper. The 2027 induction, held during Black History Month, underscores the importance of preserving and celebrating the cultural contributions that continue to shape the world. The experience will convene leaders across culture, business, and civic leadership for a moment that honors legacy, celebrates impact, and reflects the power of culture to shape our world.
With national and international significance, the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame (BMEWOF) stands as a powerful celebration of Black excellence, honoring the trailblazers, visionaries, and cultural icons whose extraordinary contributions have shaped the entertainment industry and influenced generations worldwide. Rooted in Atlanta, a global epicenter of Black music, entertainment, and culture, the BMEWOF serves as a permanent tribute to the individuals and institutions whose artistry, innovation, and influence have transcended boundaries, advanced communities, and created lasting cultural impact. More than an annual celebration, each Crown Jewel of Excellenceinstallation symbolizes an enduring legacy, preserving Black achievement, inspiring future generations, and cementing a permanent place in history for those who have helped define the cultural landscape. Founded by Catherine Brewton, Demmette Guidry, and Michael Mauldin, the Walk of Fame was created to ensure that the contributions of Black artists, executives, leaders, and change-makers are recognized in a way that reflects both their excellence and their cultural significance
The Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame boasts an extraordinary roster of previously inducted cultural icons, music legends, entertainment pioneers, and influential trailblazers whose contributions have left an indelible mark on the global entertainment landscape. Among its distinguished honorees are Prince, Patti LaBelle, Angela Bassett, James Brown, Otis Redding, Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder, Berry Gordy, Cicely Tyson, Ray Charles, Smokey Robinson, Mahalia Jackson, Queen Latifah, Lil Wayne, Magic Johnson, Marvin Sapp, Nas, Busta Rhymes, Jermaine Dupri, Dallas Austin, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Usher Raymond IV, New Edition, Shirley Caesar, Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, Donald Lawrence, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Missy Elliott, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Outkast, Snoop Dogg, Sean Love Combs, and Tyler Perry. Together, these celebrated inductees represent generations of groundbreaking artistry, cultural influence, and Black excellence, further solidifying the Walk of Fame’s legacy as a permanent tribute to the visionaries who have shaped music, entertainment, and culture worldwide.
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About the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame
The Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame is a joint initiative that was established by the Black American Music Association, a 501(c)(6) professional entertainment trade organization. With both a national and international appeal, the BMEWOF honors iconic individuals and organizations that have impacted Black music, arts, culture and community alongside those who continue to lead us into the future.
About Black American Music Association
Founded in 2017, the Black American Music Association (BAMAssoc) is a 501(c)(6) professional entertainment trade organization for music industry professionals, creators, scholars, music industry stakeholders, and communities at large; interested in preserving, protecting, and promoting the legacy and the future of Authentic Black American Music as an indigenous art form.
