Wyclef Awarded Honorary Doctorate

Wyclef was bestowed with a honorary doctorate this past Sunday at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. Following his commencement speech Wyclef Dr. Jean was also presented with a $9,500 check for his Yele Haiti foundation. He told the graduating class:

“Create a vision based on your specific gifts, talents and tools. There is greatness in simply being you and using your skill to do something with your vision — and to put your personal plan in motion.”

Last September, Clef said he was planning on enrolling in Berkely College to pursue a B.A. in music. Two months ago, he was honored as Artist of The Year at Harvard University. Good ass job.

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  1. mac DIESEL says:

    CONGRATS TO CLEF!!!! TOO BAD THE MEDIA DON’T SHED ENOUGH LITE ON THE POSITIVES IN HIP-HOP!!!!

    DON’T HATE ON MY OPINION!!!!

  2. bjack says:

    FYI,

    You don’t “earn” an honorary degree. Its awarded, I’m just saying…

    Good shit though.

  3. Fat Boy says:

    Congrats Clef(Hatian voice)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  4. B.Dot says:

    You don’t “earn” an honorary degree. Its awarded, I’m just saying…
    ^
    no, ur right. fixed.

  5. westcoast Rules says:

    good
    Congrats Dr.Wyclef

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  8. cam says:

    good to see clef gettin the recognition he deserves for the work he does

  9. Oj Da Cornball says:

    Better not see not type of hating on this.

    Congrats to Dr. Jean.

    Haiti Stand Up for yall boy.

  10. Lukha says:

    Congra Dr Wyclef Jean! Africa is also proud of you r archivements! Lukha here from South Africa! HEITA HOLA!!!!

  11. D says:

    Dr Wyclef…is that a joke

  12. Marie says:

    @b.dot………everybody knows that…….um just saying! We didnt need you for that…..what we need is for you to lead with the positive….not end with it.

    Congrats to Wyclef for EARNING the respect of this institution of higher learning !

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