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When Master P built No Limits from the ground up, selling over 100 million records, he really meant that the possibilities were limitless! According to Daily Lincoln News, Percy “Master P” Miller has received an honorary doctorate in humane letters this past Sunday at Lincoln’s Beginning of 2021. The Hip-Hop mogul , producer actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who is also the founder of No Limit Records was one of more than 400 graduates who attended the ceremony. “I guess I got to change my name to, Dr. P. Miller,” he wrote. “From the projects to getting a Doctoral degree from @lincolnuniversityofpa. Don’t be afraid to change, grow and educate yourself. I did it! You can do it. #GODISGOOD #Nevertoolate #hbcu #NoLimit There is NO limit to your dreams #DRPMiller.” Among the recipients of the honorary degrees were Jay-Z’s mother, Gloria Carter, co-founder and executive director of the Shawn Carter Foundation (SCF), former Lincoln University professor Charles V. Hamilton, and...
Nine Lincoln University students are graduating without debt thanks to one NBA superstar. Kyrie Irving, point guard for the Brooklyn Nets took the giving spirit to the next level last month when he paid the tuition of nine graduating HBCU students through his organization, KAI Family Foundation, according to Black Enterprise. The gift was a part of the foundation’s 11 Days of Giving in December with the No. 11 representing Irving’s jersey number for the Brooklyn Nets. For Lincoln University, the gift came just on the heels of another generous gift from philanthropist and author, MacKenzie Scott, who gave $20 million to the university along with several donations to other HBCUs across the country. Located in Chester County, Pennsylvania, Lincoln University was founded in 1854 and is credited as the first HBCU to ever grant degrees, Black Enterprise reports. This isn’t the first time that Irving has been generous with his blessings. During the summer, Irving committed $1.5 million to...
Black excellence is more than just a trendy phrase – it’s a lifestyle practiced by today’s rising millennial moguls. From entrepreneurs and CEOs to social media influencers and media personalities, these Black men are walking their respective paths to becoming the industry’s next big thing. Read more about these influential leaders below. Kid Fury Photo Credit: Craig Barritt/Getty Images As co-host of The Read, internet personality Kid Fury has come a long way to secure his place in the media and entertainment industry. Fury started his YouTube channel back in 2009 growing his fan base online by posting hilarious videos audiences gravitated to. Three years later, he found himself in New York City co-hosting comedy show and podcast, The Read , with his friend Crissle West . The wildly popular show was later picked up by Fuse, featuring special celebrity guests and beloved segments like Hot Tops and The Read. Fury has focused his time and talents on hosting live podcast shows, growing...