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Waka Flocka Flame received an honorary professor degree in Humanitarianism and Philanthropy from the Bible Institute of America.

Waka Flocka Flame is now an accredited scholar. The former Brick Squad CEO rang in his 36th year of life on Tuesday (May 31) by receiving an honorary professor degree in Humanitarianism and Philanthropy from the Bible Institute of America. The rapper was given his degree at the Rainbow Push Headquarters in Chicago alongside legendary civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson. Wakas teacher, Apostle Bridget C Outlaw, said in a speech that she loved Wakas mind more than his music and commemorated the No Hands lyricist for dedicating his life to mental health awareness and suicide prevention. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) This also isnt the first degree Dr. Flocka has received. The rapper had previously been awarded an honorary doctorate degree in philanthropy and humanitarianism in New York in October 2020. However, his latest degree means he can accept positions as a professor and actually teach a classroom of students. Wakas academic achievements come after he pivoted his brand to focus on mental health initiatives following the death of his young brother Kayo Redd by suicide in 2013. Waka has since made it his mission to spread love and positivity, and in turn has donated to numerous charities. During a sitdown with Akademiks on his Off The Record podcast, Waka even said he fully regrets glamorizing such a Read more