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Source: Paul Marotta / Getty via Bossip.com : Missy Elliott and Justin Timberlake both received honorary doctorates at the Berklee College of Music’s commencement on Friday. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). Elliott and Timberlake, along composer Alex Lacamoire, were honored for their “influences in music and for their enduring global impact,” according to reports from E! News . Following the ceremony, both Missy and Justin took to Instagram to share the excitement over their new title and their degrees with their fans. “CREATE YOUR OWN LANE,” Elliott wrote under a video of her in a cap and gown, showing off her brand new framed diploma. “Sincerely Dr. Missy Elliott.” CREATE YOUR OWN LANE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sincerely Dr. MISSY ELLIOTT @BerkleeCollege Thank you for this Honorary Doctorate Degree I am SO HUMBLED pic.twitter.com/JipNdcrRYb — Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) May 11, 2019 Justin Timberlake also took to the time to share the big news with all of his followers, also sending out an inspiring message within his caption. He wrote, “No Dream is too big!!! Keep chasing!!! Trust me… I’m a DOCTOR.” No Dream is too big!!! Keep chasing!!! Trust me… I’m a DOCTOR!! But, for real… THANK YOU to @BerkleeCollege for this incredible honor—I’m very humbled and grateful. pic.twitter.com/ShKdqDC2xn — Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) May 11, 2019 Both artists not only made an appearance at the ceremony, but also spoke to the graduating class. “There will be ups and downs—prepare for that,” Elliott told the graduating students. “As long as you are breathing, it is never too late. Don’t forget that. You have come too far to quit.” Timberlake also offered the class a bit of a roadmap for their future. “You’re defined by what you define failure as. It’s not a thing if it leads you to your success. It’s all part of the journey,” he said. “I hope that in the years to come, two things will happen: One, I will represent you in the way that you most hope for. And two, I look around and see this graduating class. Meet me at the studio. I want to see y’all!” Last night with @MissyElliott and the talented students of @BerkleeCollege of Music. Thank you guys for putting on a great show… so fun to see you all do your thing. https://t.co/v2FgoYwySH pic.twitter.com/pkEZCzbOb2 — Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) May 11, 2019 Congrats to Missy Elliott and Justin Timberlake on the major achievement! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Radio Host Fired After Comparing The Royal Baby To A Chimp Queen Latifah Mothers Child With Longtime Partner [PHOTOS] How To Win Money From “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” ATM! [CONTEST] Follow @TheRSMS
