Kanye West is all set to be awarded with an honorary doctorate from School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), it has been revealed.
Lisa Wainwright, dean of faculty and vice president of academic administration at the SAIC, told The Chicago Tribune that she had secured the 37-year-old rapper the honor after reading an interview in which the rapper said he wished he did attend the school, the Verge reported.
Wainwright said the Chicago-born rapper deserved an honorary doctorate because he was "a major figure in the cultural landscape" who said that "art school was cool".
The school has earlier conferred the honor to well-known musicians and writers such as Patti Smith and David Sedaris.
The 'Stronger' hitmaker will receive the award on May 11th.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app