Pharrell Williams is more than “happy” after receiving yet another doctorate degree.

The record producer was presented with the honorary doctorate degree after giving a speech to the 400 students graduating from Norfolk State University in Virginia. But the surprise did not stop there. Javaune Adams-Gaston, university president, also named Williams as an honorary band member of the Spartan Legion Band, which ultimately moved him to tears.

 

 

 

 

Williams, who is from Virginia himself, began the commencement speech by encouraging the students and talking about his own experience with the institution. He said, “I didn’t attend Norfolk State, but I was always present. The pull of the green and the gold is strong. I am honored to have made this part of my work, my story, and still today, I can’t wait to see how far you amazing, impressive graduates of Norfolk State … how far you’ll go.”

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The 48-year-old went on to explain to the students why their next steps should be to invest in local business and also explained why the word “minorities” should be eradicated. He said, “We are the emerging majority. Don’t wait until Election Day. Vote with your wallets today, tomorrow, and the next day. Does the business owner look like you? Shop there.”

Source: ‘I Was Always Present’: Pharrell Williams Receives Honorary Doctorate from Norfolk State University