Justin Timberlake and Missy Elliott share powerful tips for earning an honorary doctorate

C & # 39; Doctor Timberlake and Elliott to you.

Justin Timberlake Missy Elliott and Grammy Award-winning composer Alex Lacamoire received Saturday honorary doctorates from the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston and they all had powerful words and lessons to share with graduates.

The three artists shared their accomplishments on social media and encouraged everyone not to give up on their dreams, no matter what the failures were.

CBS Boston reports that the rapper "Work It" told the graduates, "There will be ups and downs – get ready for that. As long as you breathe, it's never too late. Do not forget this. You went too far to quit. "

Berklee described Elliott as "a revolutionary solo superstar, pioneer producer, singer-songwriter, singer and rapper" in his announcement of the honourary artists this year.

Her lighted words on the catwalk reflected an Instagram video that she shared on Thursday. She recorded a video of herself writing a note on a yellow notepad stating, "For those of you who are going through difficult times and are craving". give up: do not give up! Keep faith. You have this! "

Wise wisdom continued in his legend.

"Sometimes you may want to give up because you work so hard and you're still not in the place you want to be if it's mentally / financially / job / or whatever that is, but even if you feel that it is too long, do not lose faith! "she wrote. "Talk to EXISTENCE Most of the time, it does not happen overnight, but if you keep believing and talking, something good will probably come out of it"

according to CBS Boston, Elliott is the first hip-hop artist to receive an honorary doctorate from the music school. She will also become the first woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in June.

Meanwhile, the singer of "Cry Me a River" talked about success, failure and everything in between.

"You are defined by what you define as a failure.It is not a thing if it leads you to your success," he encouraged the graduates. "It's part of the trip."

The 38-year-old also told the crowd that he was hoping to "look around and see this promotion" on the music scene.

"See you at the studio, I want to see everything!" he stated.

Timberlake posted a picture of himself on Instagram with his diploma-protected face.

"No dream is too big !!! Keep running !!! Believe me … I'm a DOCTOR !! But actually … THANK YOU @berkleecollege for this incredible honor – I'm very grateful and grateful, "he wrote.

His wife Jessica Biel commented, "literally every hat fits you well, but that's my favorite."

Dwayne The Rock Johnson also replied, "Congratulations my friend, so technically you can now examine a new" rash "that I've developed."

According to CNN, the other musicians who received an honorary doctorate from Berklee are: Aretha Franklin, Quincy Jones, B.B. King, Smokey Robinson, Rita Moreno and Duke Ellington.

Does this mean that a meeting tour * NSYNC falls under the guidance of a doctor?

Congratulations, Dr. Justin Timberlake and Dr. Missy Elliott!