located in Boston, Massachusetts – Q-Along with jazz musician Ledisi and Puerto Rican bandleader Gilberto Santa Rosa, Tip was presented with an honorary doctorate by Berklee College of Music, a distinguished award.

In an Instagram post from Saturday, May 11, the Native Tongues and A Tribe Called Quest legend thanked the college and yelled out his fellow recipients.

“Thank you again to the folks at Berklee for the honor bestowed,” he wrote underneath a photo of him wearing a customary cap and gown, along with a scarf reading: “Black excellence.”

“What a great time to share w dear friend @ledisi and new friend @santarosalive and CONGRATS to the class of 2024! Im still pinching [pinching emoji] #berkleecollegeofmusic.”

The reason behind Tip’s recognition was his “forward-thinking artistic vision,” which combines rap, jazz, and other genres with lyrics that address social issues. Berklee also mentioned his achievements as a producer, actor, educator, and cultural ambassador.

The 54-year-old delivered some wise words to the graduating class while speaking to over a thоusand people at the commencement event.

“To choose this path [of the artist] is a courageous choice indeed. You are handed the task to be courageous in your personal lives, to find balance between intellect and instinct… to not let bad choices define you, but to refine you,” he said.

See the graduation ceremony footage and Q-Tip’s (now-delete) Instagram post down below. In spite of not putting out any new music, Q-Tip and A Tribe Called Quest are having a great year.

The news of the group’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fаme, which will include Mary J. Blige, was announced last month.

Ozzy Osbourne, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Peter Frampton, Foreigner, and Kool & The Gаng are just a few of the other legendary musicians who will be performing with them.

On Instagram, Blige wrote, “Beyond Grateful!!!!!!” in response to the news. What a fantastic find! A final decision is always made by God!!!!