Speaker 1: Direct from Hollywood with Ryan Seacrest.
Speaker 2: Usher never had the chance to attend college, primarily because
Speaker 2: he was signed to his first record deal when he
Speaker 2: was barely old enough to qualify for high school at
Speaker 2: only fourteen in nineteen ninety two. But he's about to
Speaker 2: receive a degree nonetheless, and he's skipping all that undergrad
Speaker 2: stuff and prerequisites, jumping right into a doctorate an honorary
Speaker 2: degree from the esteem Berkeley College of Music. At their
Speaker 2: commencement ceremony, he'll be joined by legendary soul singer or
Speaker 2: Berta Flack, who also received the honor, joining the likes
Speaker 2: of past recipients like Aretha Franklin, Willie Nelson, and Missy Elliott.
Speaker 2: Usher is specifically being recognized for his contributions to music
Speaker 2: and film, along with his eight Grammy wins and his
Speaker 2: tireless activism. The commencement is set for May thirteen, that's
Speaker 2: direct from Hollywood.