André 3000 Receives Honorary Doctorate From Berklee: Watch His Commencement Speech

Jazz Orchestra earns ‘outstanding performance’ from DownBeat

The Fresno State Jazz Orchestra was recognized in DownBeat Magazine for its “Undergraduate College Outstanding Performance” in its 48th annual Student Music Awards. The distinction places them among the top four in the international competition, with Butler University and Lawrence University named winners and Berklee College of Music also achieving an outstanding performance. “It’s a crazy feeling of just love and admiration for those students a…

André 3000 Receives Honorary Doctorate From Berklee College of Music

André 3000 can now go by “Dr. Three Stacks” if he so wishes. The legendary rapper/composer is being honored with an honorary doctorate from the Berklee College of Music. According to Berklee’s website, honorary doctorate recipients are celebrated and recognized for their invaluable contributions to the worlds of music and philanthropy. 3000 spoke at the 2025 commencement on May 10, offering his words to graduates and sharing how much music has s…

André 3000 Receives Honorary Doctorate From Berklee: Watch His Commencement Speech

Over the weekend, André 3000 received an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music. The musician — who recently shared the 7 Piano Sketches EP — was presented with the honorary Doctor of Music degree at Boston University’s Agganis Arena on Saturday (May 10) along with Sarah Bareilles.

André 3000 Receives Honorary Doctorate From Berklee College Of Music, Delivers Commencement Speech To Class Of 2025: 'I'm Really Excited To Hear How Y'all Hear Things' - theJasmineBRAND

André 3000 Receives Honorary Doctorate From Berklee College Of Music, Delivers Commencement Speech To Class Of 2025: ‘I’m Really Excited To Hear How Y’all Hear Things’ André 3000 just added “Dr.” to his resume. The Outkast rapper was awarded an honorary doctorate from Boston’s Berklee College of Music during their commencement ceremony on Saturday (May 10). He was honored alongside singer-songwriter #SaraBareilles. In his speech to the class of …