Busta Rhymes Given Honorary Doctorate Degree From Christian University

Busta Rhymes‘ rhyme style is considered as surgical to many rap fans, but now the rap star can call himself a doctor, literally.

This past weekend, on Saturday (Feb. 1), the Brooklyn, N.Y. native received an honorary doctorate degree from Harvest Christian University, a private, faith-based institution.

Busta recapped the occasion with his fans on social media, posting footage of the actual ceremony, in which the animated wordsmith donned a customary cap and gown with the university’s signature purple, yellow, and black colors.

“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!!!” the 12-time GRAMMY nominee wrote.

“IT’S OFFICIAL!! FROM THIS DAY FORWARD YOU WILL FOREVER KNOW ME AS DR. RHYMES!!!!! SUCH AN HONOR AND A BLESSING TO BE CHOSEN AND ACKNOWLEDGED IN THIS WAY!!”

Other figures who received honorary degrees at Harvest Christian University’s Masterclass Commencement ceremony include Nikki Hunter-Cummins; singer Monique Nikkole; and Hempstead, New York Senior Councilwoman Dorothy L. Goosby.

Previous musical artists to receive honorary doctorate degress from Harvest Christian University include R&B artist Tank, as well as rapper T.I., and his wife, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle.

Busta’s new year has gotten off to a great start, as the 52-year-old has continued to receive his flowers in a show of respect for his cultural contributions and illustrious career.

In late January, Busta was given the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, an accolade given for his contributions in the community as an “international hip-hop, recording artist, music, business entrepreneur, thespian and humanitarian.”

See Busta Rhymes’ Instagram post below.