Black colleges are the breeding grounds for some of the world’s best lawyers, doctors, teachers, activists, scientists and engineers in the world. It only makes sense that these sane fertile grounds cultivate some of your favorite celebrities. Take a look at these stars from a number of various fields who all enjoyed the historically black college experience before they rose to fame.

13. 2 Chainz – Alabama State / Virginia State

Rapper, (Alabama State 1995-97; Virginia State 1997 – graduation, unspecified)