Hip-hop icon Jadakiss is celebrating one of his proudest moments yet—his daughter, Jaidyon Phillips, has officially graduated from Morgan State University, a leading HBCU located in Baltimore, Maryland. The moment marks a milestone not only for the Phillips family but also shines a spotlight on the growing number of Black celebrities choosing HBCUs for their children’s education.
Jadakiss, born Jason Phillips, took to Instagram to share the emotional celebration. In one photo, his daughter beamed in her cap and gown as he captioned the post,
“Congratulations to my beautiful Daughter @itsjaixo For Graduating from @morganstateu.” In another touching post with both father and daughter smiling side by side, he added, “Best feeling in the world! My baby is a college graduate.”
Known for his gritty lyrical storytelling and classic albums like Kiss tha Game Goodbye and Top 5 Dead or Alive, Jadakiss has long been a voice for Black resilience and pride. Now, his role as a proud HBCU parent deepens that legacy. His public celebration not only amplified his daughter’s accomplishment but also helped elevate Morgan State’s visibility to his millions of fans.
Founded in 1867, Morgan State University is a cornerstone of academic and cultural excellence among HBCUs. It has consistently produced leaders in fields ranging from politics to engineering to entertainment. Jaidyon’s graduation adds to that tradition, reinforcing Morgan’s commitment to cultivating success through community-driven education.
Jadakiss joins a growing list of Black celebrities whose children are thriving at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Earlier this year, NFL star Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson celebrated his daughter Chadé’s graduation from Prairie View A&M University. Actor Denzel Washington’s son, John David Washington, is a Morehouse alum. Rap legend Master P has supported his son Hercy Miller’s commitment to Tennessee State University.
These moments reflect more than family pride—they’re a public endorsement of the power and value of HBCUs. When figures like Jadakiss use their platforms to uplift institutions like Morgan State, they send a strong message: HBCUs are not just viable options—they are premier destinations for Black excellence.