Lil Wayne has been named in the Hollywood Walk of Fame’s class of 2027, reacting with disbelief after hearing the news from his brother Fabian. The recognition highlights the rapper’s lasting influence on hip-hop across a career spanning roughly three decades.

Wayne has achieved five Billboard 200 number-one albums and 195 Billboard Hot 100 entries, including three chart-topping singles. He joins nominees including Karol G, Sia, Linkin Park and Grandmaster Flash, while continuing a Tha Carter anniversary tour with 2 Chainz and launching The Joint Venture podcast with Craig Carton.