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Ludacris to receive honorary Georgia State degree, Taraji to give Howard's commencement speech and more

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— Georgia State University will present Chris “Ludacris” Bridges with an honorary Bachelor of Science in Music Management degree on May 4. Ludacris took classes at Georgia State in the early 90s before signing with Def Jam Records.

“We are proud that Chris Bridges got his start at Georgia State,” said University President M. Brian Blake. “He has gone on to become a cultural and philanthropic icon, representing Atlanta and giving back in many ways.”

The “Stand Up” rapper will be honored for his contributions as a mentor to students of the university’s Creative Media Industries Institute.

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