Northeastern to honor LL Cool J, Janet Napolitano LL Cool J (inset) is becoming Dr. Cool J. The rapper-actor, who was recently honored by Harvard as the university’s Artist of the Year, will receive an honorary doctorate of arts from Northeastern University at the school’s commencement Friday. Former NFL player Wade Davis, who cofounded the You Belong Initiative, which promotes inclusion in sports, […]
LL Cool J is a Doctor now, thanks to Northeastern LL Cool J received an honorary degree Friday from Northeastern University. The “trailblazing performing artist, devoted mentor … [and] cultural icon” was named “Doctor” in front of roughly 20,000 faculty, staff, family members and students — the most important being his daughter Italia Smith, who graduated from Northeastern with honors. Also presented with honorary degrees […]