You can now call him Dr. Justin Timberlake. The singer was honored with an honorary degree from Berklee College of Music in Massachusetts during their commencement ceremony this past weekend.
“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,” Timberlake told graduates. “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!”
And J.T. wasn’t the only one honored.Missy Elliott also received an honorary degree, as did “Hamilton” musical director Alex Lacamoire. Missy told the grads, “There will be ups and downs — prepare for that. As long as you are breathing, it is never too late. Don’t forget that. You have come too far to quit.”