Her revolutionary music saw her named the Queen of Soul.
So it seems only natural prestigious Ivy League college Princeton University would Respect Aretha Franklin by giving her an honorary doctorate.
She was one of just six people to receive the prestigious award at the New Jersey educational establishment's graduation ceremony today.
Capping it all off: Aretha Franklin had the
ceremonial cap placed on her head as she received her honorary music
doctorate from Princeton University today
The 70-year-old Detroit native looked overjoyed as she was made a doctor of music by the university, which was founded in 1746.
University orator and trustee Stephen Oxman gave a wonderfully verbose tribute to her 'impeccably bold and fearless' performance style, which he claimed takes listeners on a 'journey to the depths of her soul.'
He added: 'With her singular Amazing Grace, she continues to traverse musical bridges over troubled water, and by reminding us to think, do right and call on her, the Queen of Soul will forever command the world's R-E-S-P-E-C-T.'
Very pleased: The new doctor looked like she was having a great time during the long-winded ceremony
Reigning queen: Aretha still continues to work in music to this day
She was the first woman honoured by the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame, and later this year will be honored by the Gospel Music Hall of Fame for her contribution to popular music.
And while the preacher's daughter did not attend college, this is not even her first degree.
She received honorary doctor of music degrees from Berklee College of Music and Yale University in 2006 and 2010.
Aretha started her recording career, achieving great success with Atlantic from 1967 until 1976, and continued to have hits through the 80s and 90s.
She released her 38th studio album A Woman Falling Out of Love last year.
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