Lenny Kravitzhas earned his star!
Zoë Kravitz, his daughter, andDenzel Washington, a longtime friend, each gave speeches at the event — and the “Fly Away” singer was soaking in the moment.
“It’s an incredible honor to be on this street. To be with all of these great people that have done incredible things with their lives is an honor,” Kravitz tells PEOPLE exclusively at the ceremony.
“I never thought about it. Like I said, when I was a kid, I was walking up and down these streets but I was pretty much always thinking about where I was gong to sleep that night,” he continues. “To have it now just feels so surreal and I’m really grateful.”
In addition to Zoë and Washington, stars like Marla Gibbs,Channing Tatumand Verdine White were in attendance and showed their support.
He adds, “To have so many people here that have known me all of my life and who have walked the journey with me is the real gift.”
Zoë Kravitz, Lenny Kravitz and Denzel Washington in Los Angeles on March 12, 2024.JC Olivera/Variety via Getty
JC Olivera/Variety via Getty
Kravitz is currently gearing up to release his 12th studio album,Electric Blue Light, which will drop on May 24. He shared the upcoming album’s lead single “TK421” in October of last year along with itsinternet-breaking music video.
Speaking to PEOPLE fora cover storyin January, the legendary rocker reflected on his career — and his early days trying to make it as a Black artist.
“I was told my music wasn’t Black enough or wasn’t white enough,” Kravitz said, noting that record labels “said I had to make a choice, but I never did.”
Lenny Kravitz in Hollywood on March 12, 2024.Rodin Eckenroth/Getty
Rodin Eckenroth/Getty
“I was told that I need tomake the music that Black peoplecommercially are making that’s on the radio, so you’ll have success. And I just could never get with any of that. I was going to make the music that I made,” he continued.
“It’s sort of amazing to me that I could be where I am now and feel fresh and hungry,” Kravitz shared. “This is who God created me to be. I’m just trying to walk in that destiny.”
The “American Woman” performer is also nominated for this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class alongsideMary J. Blige,Mariah Carey,Cher,Dave MatthewsBand, Eric B. & Rakim, Foreigner,Peter Frampton, Jane’s Addiction, Kool & the Gang, Oasis,Sinead O’Connor,Ozzy Osbourne, Sade and A Tribe Called Quest.
source: people.com
