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Boosie Badazz received two honorary doctorate degrees from Kingdom Heritage University at the commencement ceremony on May 10, 2025, in Florida, which was an unexpected turn of events for the weekend's headlines. Netizens on social media had differing opinions on the university's recognition of the Baton Rouge artist's achievements in music composition and management.
A user commented:
"Just giving out degrees is crazy"
Wearing a hat and gown, the rapper, whose actual name is Torence Ivy Hatch Jr., received the awards with pride. Later, to commemorate the achievement, Boosie Badazz posted a video of himself crossing the stage on Instagram and added the caption:
“They also named the music class at the college after me. What don’t kill you only makes you stronger. Dr. Hatch. I’m bout to get some business cards made. All this is God’s plan.”
Bishop Dr. Michael Bates Sr. honored the rapper's life-changing experience during the emotional event by saying:
“We are here to honor you. Your pain has not been wasted. Platform has a purpose. Your legacy is just beginning. We know your name as Lil Boosie. Heaven will now know you as Dr. Hatch.”
Boosie Badazz, who was clearly touched, spoke to the professors and graduates, saying:
“I just want to say thank you. I really appreciate it. I aint never been gave anything like this. So I really appreciate it.”
The rapper received praise after a lengthy and contentious career filled with legal issues and public outbursts, including a newly revived weapon possession charge. However, for Boosie Badazz, who has frequently characterized his life as a testament to tenacity, the occasion was a symbolic full-circle occurrence.
The internet's reaction to Kingdom Heritage University honoring Boosie Badazz with two Doctorates
The honorary degree generated a lot of buzz online. Some users were hailing him, and some were celebrating his degrees; some were contesting the validity of the honorary degrees, while others questioned the usefulness and selectivity of such recognition.
A user commented:
"Just giving out degrees is crazy"
Boosie Badazz's honorary doctorate stirred a wave of mixed reactions online. While many fans celebrated the rapper's recognition, others expressed skepticism over the value of such honors. A user wrote in support:
"This man has a legacy, whether y'all accept him or not! He made it his own way. A Black entrepreneur from around the way should always be celebrated. Congratulations!"
Another echoed the statement:
"Awwwww Boosie! Congratulations Dr. Hatch! May god bless you always!"
However, some comments struck a more critical tone.
"THEY JUST GIVING THEM OUT NOW,"
said a user bluntly.
Another joked,
"They just be giving sh*t out hahaah that's why i wanna just turn in my Master degree and and cancel my loan hahah."
Others voiced frustration over the perceived devaluation of academic degrees. One user commented:
"So we paid all these loans to get through school and all you had to do was perfect your craft to get a degree? Bet."
Another joined in:
"Girl ppl work hard for these degrees just to give them to anybody."
Boosie Badazz's happiness from receiving the degrees and his legacy and work
Despite all the backlash, Boosie Badazz remained undeterred. He shared on his Instagram Live:
“I was down on Friday, but Saturday came and Heritage University made me a doctor. They can never take this away from me.”
This was right after his dismissal was overturned, and he lost. The allegations were related to his 2023 arrest after he was seen brandishing a gun on Instagram Live. It seems receiving his doctorate helped him cheer up, despite the legal setback.
Despite being a controversial figure because of his statements, Boosie Badazz does try to help improve his neighborhood. He tried to create a scholarship fund in memory of Caleb Wilson, a student of Southern University who was killed. However, the dignity failed because of a misunderstanding with Wilson's family.
Now, at the age of 42, Boosie Badazz has a music class named after him.
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