As many have stated, “We waited 94 days for no justice”. In a reoccurring action, for the fight against social justice and systemic racism that police brutality continues to plague the Black community with no real consequences, the Grand Jury’s decision to not bring any charges against the police officers involved in the killing of…
Tiffany Haddish isn’t keeping quiet about her relationship with rapper Common any longer. Looks like this 2020 quarantine lifestyle has done some good on the relationship front for both Haddish and Common, as the comedian fessed up and confirmed that the two have been getting very close lately. As the couple have quarantining together, they…
Common recently stopped by the KDAY Morning Show with Cece & Romeo to talk about his new album, “Let Love,” having the opportunity to play his music at the White House and more. The rapper went on to talk about his come up and his debut album. “My dream was just to have a record…
Common is set to become a Global Citizen Ambassador by joining a program focused on working toward a criminal justice reform. In a recent interview with Billboard, Common spoke on his new mission and work. “I want to bring a practical change in people’s lives. I want to walk down Atlantic Avenue and see someone’s…
photo credit: Power 106 Vin Rican Showcases Classic Samples Used On Common’s ‘Like Water For Chocolate’ album. Celebrating the release of Common‘s fourth studio album, which dropped 19 years ago in 2000, Rican flips through the album which featured hits “The LIght” and also featured production from the late J Dilla, DJ Premier, D’Angelo, and…
Common continues to add acting gigs to his resume, this time by starring in a new television drama. Just days after signing his deal with Lionsgate, the Chicago MC will star in a new television show based on The Saturday Night Knife & Gun Club, a book written by B.P. Reiter. View this post…
J Dilla’s first posthumous album, The Shining was released on August 22 in 2006. At the time of his passing the album was only 75 percent done, with only the mastering process needed. Now BBE Records has collaborated with a German-based record store, HHV to sell one Gold Vinyl Edition of the record. The Gold…
On Tuesday morning, 8,000 Starbucks coffee shops in America closed for a few hours for staff training on anti racial-bias. Common helped with the training by narrating a video for all staff to watch. The rapper/actor/producer paid a visit to Good Morning America to explain why he decided to take part in the training. “Starbucks…
1994 was a groundbreaking year for Nas, but most importantly hip hop. Today marks the 24th anniversary of his debut classic, Illmatic. The album leaves little doubt as to both the timelessness and permanence of the message of classic rap. One could argue that it embodies everything that is missing from modern rap today—without sounding…
In a recent interview, Common revealed his admiration for rapper Kanye West. “I’ve known him since he was 19—he was always speaking out. Some of my friends wanted to fight him. I always admired him. There’s courage— instead of being politically correct.” Common has also been public about his social engagement regarding societal issues. Kanye…
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