The Berklee College of Music in Boston will honor Missy Elliot and Justin Timberlake with doctorates at an upcoming commencement ceremony. The honorary doctor of music degrees will be awarded for Timberlake’s and Elliot’s musical achievements as well as their “enduring global impact.” Three-time Tony Award-winning musician Alex Lacamoire will also receive the doctorate honor. Lacamoire graduated from Berklee. The ceremony will happen on May 11th.
LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 21: Missy Elliott performs onstage during day 1 of FYF Fest 2017 on July 21, 2017 at Exposition Park in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for FYF)