E-40 Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree from Grambling State University

E-40 receives honorary Doctorate Degree from Grambling State University on May 12, 2023. (Vital Versatility)

By: Adonis Armstrong

During the spring ceremony on Friday (May 12), E-40, received an honorary doctorate degree in music from his alma mater, Grambling State University, in recognition of his contributions. Having received the honorary doctorate degree, E-40 can now be addressed as "Dr. E-40." He attended the graduation ceremony at the university to receive his degree and delivered inspiring remarks to the graduating students.

On Twitter the Bay Area mogul celebrated the achievement by sharing a carousel post. “Dr. Earl ‘E-40’ Stevens is officially in the building. Thank you, @Grambling1901, for giving me an honorary doctorate in music & molding me into the man and entrepreneur that I’ve become! I’m truly humbled,” he quoted.

Dr. Earl “E-40” Stevens is officially in the building 🎓 Thank you @Grambling1901 for giving me an honorary doctorate in music & molding me into the man and entrepreneur that I’ve become! I’m truly humbled 🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/nTpmpmoLSK

— E40 Mogul Entrepreneur (@E40) May 13, 2023

The university's president, Rick Gallot, expressed his appreciation for the rapper's dedication to improving the Louisiana school before awarding E-40 the framed degree. “Mr. Stevens has always used his platform to highlight and advocate for Grambling State University, and for that, we are truly grateful,” said Gallot. In 1986, E-40 pursued commercial art at the historically Black college. He has previously expressed that attending college was the best decision he made as a young man. During his acceptance speech, he restated a similar sentiment.

“My time on campus was the best experience of my life. I always tell people that Grambling really helped mold me into the man and entrepreneur that stands before you,” he addressed the crowd of hundreds of students and their supporters. “I am proud to set an example for the next generation of leaders. I encourage everyone here today to use their experience at Grambling State University to pursue their passions and dreams.”

E-40 is not only a rapper, but he is also a thriving entrepreneur. He has made his mark in the wine and spirits industry, launched a food brand, and co-owns a restaurant in Oakland. In addition, he made a generous donation of $100,000 to Grambling's music department in February, which will support the Tiger Marching Band, benefit students, and maintain the newly-named recording studio in his honor.

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