LA Radio Legend Big Boy Gets Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame

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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – After nearly 30 years as a staple on Los Angeles radio, DJ Kurt "Big Boy" Alexander received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Wednesday, which also happened to be his birthday.

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 08: (L-R) Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell, George Lopez, Kurt 'Big Boy' Alexander, Dr. Dre, and Hollywood Chamber Chair of the Board Nicole Mihalka pose during the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony for radio personality Kurt "Big Boy" Alexander on September 08, 2021 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)

Dr. Dre and George Lopez presented the 52-year-old the star in front of Amoeba Music in the 6200 block of Hollywood Boulevard at 11:30 a.m.

Big Boy is host of "Big Boy's Neighborhood" on Real 92.3, the No. 1 morning show in Los Angeles, according to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. The show is also syndicated nationwide.

Big Boy has been recognized as the Radio Music Awards personality of the year four times. His YouTube channel, "BigBoyTV," has more than 100 million views. He has also made numerous film and television appearances.

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