British rap icon Stormzy is set to receive an honorary Doctorate in Law from the prestigious University of Cambridge, recognizing his influence in education, music, literature, and philanthropy.
The 31-year-old grime artist, born Michael Omari Owuo Jr., has been a vocal advocate for Black students in higher education. In 2018, he launched the “Stormzy Scholarship,” a groundbreaking initiative covering full tuition and living costs for Black British students at Cambridge. To date, 55 students have benefited, with the program now funding 12 scholarships annually.
Cambridge credits the “Stormzy effect” for a surge in Black student applications, underscoring the rapper’s broader cultural impact.
Despite recent headlines about a driving ban, Stormzy remains a powerful force for social change. He will join other distinguished figures, including American activist Angela Davis, in receiving an honorary degree at the upcoming Cambridge ceremony.
