Kanye West has claimed that he will receive an honorary doctorate in May.

The rapper told France's Clique that he will be bestowed with the honour from the Art Institute of Chicago.

He said: "I was a gifted artist since age 5 and won national competitions and went to art school.

"I'm actually getting an honorary doctorate on May 5 from the Art Institute of Chicago."

West meanwhile was confirmed on Monday (March 16) as one of this year's Glastonbury Festival headliners.

The rapper will top the Pyramid Stage on the Saturday night (June 27).

Foo Fighters are the only other confirmed headliner so far.

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