Ray J Goes To College… an HBCU!

Earlier this week, singer, songwriter, actor, and businessman William Ray Norwood Jr., known as “Ray J” made the decision to pursue his college degree at Philander Smith College.

 

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God is working!! I chose to enroll in Philander Smith College. After speaking to the students about perseverance, hard work and being self-motivated, I was very inspired. I spent 3 consecutive days on campus engaging with the students and President Roderick Smothers. I’m very familiar with the HBCU experience because my parents attended HBCUs. I welcome the opportunity to further my business skills as I continues to grow and expand my technology company @RayconGlobal. It’s never too late to go to college. I’m so excited to be a part of the PSC family and strive to achieve my goals. First semester starts in January, 2019 .#PSC #Education #Motivation

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“After speaking to the students about perseverance, hard work and being self-motivated, I was very inspired,” he wrote under a picture of him surrounded by students cheering him on. “I welcome the opportunity to further my business skills as I continues to grow and expand my technology company @RayconGlobal. It’s never too late to go to college,” says Ray J.

The new father and 37-year-old star will begin his courses in January 2019.

“I’m very familiar with the HBCU experience because my parents attended HBCUs,” he shares.

Father, Willie Norwood, attended Jackson State University and mother, Sonja Bates-Norwood, is a graduate of Southern University.

Welcome to the HBCU family Ray J, congratulations!