Searxng/9th Wonder Music Grammy-winning producer 9th Wonder graduates from NC Central, 20 years after leaving to pursue music. A full-circle moment for the Hip-Hop legend. May 11, 2026 AceShowbiz - 9th Wonder, the Grammy-winning producer, completed his academic journey this weekend by graduating from North Carolina Central University (NC Central) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in interdisciplinary studies. More than two decades ago, the Wilmington native made the pivotal decision to leave NC Central to fully commit to his music career.