[Entertainment] Three Famous Stars to Receive Honorary Degrees from Berklee College of Music

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Yesterday (March 12, 2019), Berklee College of Music announced Missy Elliott, Justin Timberlake, and Alex Lacamoire would receive honorary Doctor of Music degrees at the school’s commencement ceremony, according to a press release from the college. The college’s president Roger H. Brown will be presenting the degrees to the award-winning artist, producer, and rapper Missy Elliott.

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She’s the first female hip hop artist to receive an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music. Also, the ceremony will take place in the Agganis Arena at Boston University, Massachusetts. According to Billboard, the stars will receive the acknowledgment for the musical achievements in the music and their continuing global impact in the world.

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The commencement ceremony will take place on May 11, and it won’t be open for the public. Also, the students will pay tribute to the honorees by performing music related to their careers (Billboard, 2019).

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