Snoop Dogg, Babyface and Kanye West celebrate Charlie Wilson's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Charlie Wilson, aka Uncle Charlie, was the focus of a double celebration in Hollywood this week, also known as Grammy Week. The singer-songwriter and former frontman of The Gap Band not only received the 2,770th star on Tinseltown's legendary Walk of Fame on January 29, but also on his 71st birthday on the same day. Joining Wilson for the momentous occasion were other music stars Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Babyface, Snoop Dogg, Kanye “Ye” West, Chante Moore and Tyler, the Creator.

Adding to the emotional quotient of the occasion was the fact that at a very low point in his career, Wilson was a junkie living on the streets of Hollywood. Now sober for 29 years, Wilson is also a 16-year survivor of prostate cancer.

“This star not only represents my journey,” Wilson said, “but the strength of resilience, faith and unwavering support of those who believe in you.”

Jimmy “Jam” Harris, one half of the Grammy-winning production/songwriting team with Terry Lewis, attended the event, noting, “Charlie's skill remains unmatched.”

Babyface, Snoop Dogg and Wilson's longtime manager Michael Paran took to the podium to pay additional tribute.

Describing the lessons Wilson taught him about showmanship, business and family as a “treasure”, Snoop Dogg said: “Having someone like you stay in my life and be there for me and my family, it means the world to me. Charles.”

Grammy-winning icon Babyface remarked: “The fact that he came on here for Charlie shows why he needs a star because he has the best students in the world.”

Paran, also President/CEO of P Music Group, called Wilson “a true force whose energy comes from his pure hunger to bring joy to others.”

Along with his late brothers/group co-founders Robert and Ronnie, Wilson scored a number of classic hits during The Gap Band's 70/80 heyday, including “Burn Rubber on Me”, “Outstanding” and “Yearning for Your Love”. Starting out on his own in 1992, Wilson has since left his mark on a string of R&B hits including “There Goes My Baby,” “I'm Blessed” with TI, “Charlie, Last Name Wilson,” “One I Got” and his guest turn on Snoop Dogg's “Beautiful.”

The 13-time Grammy nominee and tireless live performer recently released his latest single “Superman.”