Common Receives Honorary Doctorate From WSSU

So far, 2015 has been truly great for Common. Earlier this year, the legendary rapper from Chicago was honored with an Oscar at the Academy Awards for his track "Glory" and earlier today, he pulled in a honorary doctorate, as he joined the Class of 2015 at Winston-Salem State University in NC. 

After receiving his award, Common took to Instagram to show his gratitude for his prestigious honor.

"Congrats to the 2015 graduates of #WSSU #Progress Thanx for the Honorary Doctorate! Dr. Lynn has a nice sound to it. #ImGeeked #WonderfulDay #HBCU"

Earlier this week, Common's good friend and fellow Chicagoan, Kanye West, received an honorary doctorate as well from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Watch Com's video after the jump.

Congrats to the 2015 graduates of #WSSU #Progress Thanx for the Honorary Doctorate! Dr. Lynn has a nice sound to it. #ImGeeked #WonderfulDay #HBCU

A video posted by Common (@common) on May 15, 2015 at 12:49pm PDT