Rapper Joyner Lucas received a key to the city of Worcester Tuesday.

He was one of several artists recognized by Mayor Joe Petty.

Lucas is a Worcester native and South Community High School graduate.

Lucas said the key is a blessing and he will always keep true to his Worcester roots.

"At the end of the day I am still connected. I was born here, I was raised here, and I still feel connected to here no matter how much success I made,” said Lucas.

The three other artists to receive keys were Frank Rivera, Georgia Annan, and Che Anderson.