Common Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree from Winston-Salem State University

I’m still wayyyyyyyyy up there! Thank you again #WSSU #DrLynn or #DrCommon

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Common can now add the “Dr.” title to his name as the Chicago rapper received his honorary doctorate of humane letters from Winston-Salem State University this past weekend. Common gave a speech to the other graduates and guests in addition to performing his Oscar-Award winning hit “Glory” at the end of the ceremony. Congratulations to Common on another huge accomplishment!

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