Justin Timberlake, Missy Elliott Receive Honorary Doctorate Degrees

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Justin Timberlake, Missy Elliott Receive Honorary Doctorate Degrees

Hamilton composer Alex Lacamoire also honored at Berklee College of Music commencement

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ILANA KAPLAN 

Justin Timberlake and Missy Elliott were honored with doctorate degrees from the Berklee College of Music on Saturday

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Justin Timberlake and Missy Elliott were honored with doctorate degrees from the Berklee College of Music on Saturday. Composer and musical director Alex Lacamoire also received an honorary degree for his work in Hamilton, In The Heights and Dear Evan Hansen.

“This year’s honorary doctorate recipients are being recognized for their achievements and influences in music, and for their enduring global impact,” the school said in a statement. The superstars were honored for their “influences in music, and for their enduring global impact, CNN reports.

Following the ceremony, both Elliott and Timberlake posted the landmark moment on Instagram. “CREATE YOUR OWN LANE,” Elliott captioned her post, alongside a video of her in a cap and gown with her framed diploma. “Sincerely Dr. Missy Elliot.”