Busta Rhymes has received yet another major award — this time, an honorary doctorate from Harvest Christian University.
The Dungeon Dragon received the honor at the school’s New York Winter 2025 Masterclass Commencement on Saturday (February 1).
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Along with Busta, the other honorary degree recipients were entrepreneur Nikki Hunter-Cummins; singer Monique Nikkole; and Hempstead, New York Senior Councilwoman Dorothy L. Goosby. Hunter-Cummins’ husband Don Pooh was the ceremony’s keynote speaker.
Busta posted excitedly about the event on Instagram as he shared a carousel of photos and video.
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“WILL NEVER STOP SAYING IT!! THE BLESSINGS DON’T STOP SO WE WON’T EVER STOP NEVER EVER EVER!! DON’T LET NOBODY EVER STEAL YOUR JOY!!! IT’S OFFICIAL!! FROM THIS DAY FORWARD YOU WILL FOREVER KNOW ME AS DR. RHYMES!!!!!” he wrote.
“SUCH AN HONOR AND A BLESSING TO BE CHOSEN AND ACKNOWLEDGED IN THIS WAY!!”
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Check it below.
Last year, a different rapper received a similar honor from Harvest Christian University: T.I.
In a post on Instagram last May, it was announced that the “Rubber Band Man” would be receiving the honor at the university’s Spring 2024 commencement ceremony.
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“Joining our Spring 2024 (Atlanta) Commencement is @tip who will be receiving an honorary doctorate,” the university said in its caption. “Undeniably, a multifaceted talent, known for his prowess as a rapper, songwriter, producer, label owner, fashion designer, and actor. With a dynamic career spanning various creative realms, he has solidified his place as a versatile and influential figure in the entertainment industry. Congratulations! #HarvestChristianUniversity #HCU #Atlanta.”
His wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris was also honored.
Tip wasn’t the first performer to be so honored by the school. Tank received a similar degree back in 2021.
Busta, for his part, received an entirely different honor just a few days prior to his doctorate: the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes an individual’s work in giving back to the community.
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In a post to Instagram on Thursday (January 30), Busta revealed he was among the handful of people chosen to receive the award for 2025.
The post featured a graphic that noted he was chosen to receive the honor “for his contributions in the community as an international hip-hop, recording artist, music, business entrepreneur, thespian and humanitarian.”
