André3000 will receive an honorary Doctor of Music from the Berkeley Conservatory of Music.
The prestigious awards will be awarded to the rapper at the opening ceremony of Berklee at the Agganis Arena at Boston University on May 10.
The Berkeley Conservatory will recognize the influence André 3000 has had on music and culture over the decades.
The award follows the announcement that the nine-time Grammy winner will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with Antwan “Big Boi” Patton.
In 2023, he released “New Blue”, his first solo album in 20 years. Experimental, flute-driven project broke the new ground and became the first instrumental album on the Billboard 200.
Its opening track, “I swear, I really want to make a ‘rap’ album, but that’s actually how to blow the air this time,” the record is the longest song to debut on the Billboard Hot 100.
Atlanta natives became halfway through the genre transfer duo.
Together, they helped redefine Southern Rap and won six Grammy Awards. Berklee’s school weekend begins on May 9, with a tribute concert in Agganis Arena.
More than 200 student performers will pay tribute to the winners. The event celebrates artists who have made lasting contributions to music and philanthropy.
Berklee’s past honorary degree winners include legends such as Aretha Franklin, Quincy Jones, Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson and John Legend.
Related
What do you think of this article?
Share your thoughts and join the discussion in the comments below!
