André 3000 speaks during Berklee College of Music's 2025 commencement address. Photo courtesy of Kelly Davidson
Outkast's André 3000 was awarded an honorary doctorate from Boston-based Berklee College of Music.
The rapper, whose real name is André Benjamin, and singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles were both recognized with the distinction during the school's commencement ceremony on Saturday.
Catch up quick: One of Atlanta's most famous — and most elusive — hip-hop artists has been in the news quite a bit over the last month.
Last month, Outkast was announced as the latest crop of musicians who will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Just last week, he dropped a new album and made quite the appearance at the Met Gala with a bespoke piano strapped to his back.
