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Common Speaks On Chicago Education, Music, Violence [EXCLUSIVE…

Rapper/Actor Common talks education,music, life, takes a looks at violence through the perspective of other Chicago Hip Hop artists and…
03.15.18
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Common Announces First Annual AAHH! FEST

Artist, actor and philanthropist Common was joined by Andrea L. Zopp, CEO of the Chicago Urban League and Rhymefest, the creative…
04.17.21
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Maya Angelou Says She “Will Not Be Divided”…

After the New York Post posted a story, claiming that legendary poet and author, Maya Angelou was disappointed in rapper…
06.19.19
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Maya Angelou Is “Disappointed” With Common’s N-Word Lyrics

Legendary poet and author, Maya Angelou has claimed that she is “surprised and disappointed” by rapper, Common’s lyrics on a…
06.19.19
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Makes “Sense!” Common’s Book Makes NY Times Best…

Rapper Common is now a New York Times best-seller for his autobiography “One Day, It’ll All Make Sense.” The book…
06.19.19
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Web Watch: Fox News Tries To Vilify Common…

News One’s Smokey Fontaine joins Roland Martin on Washington Watch via the HP SkyRoom for this installment of Web Watch.…
06.19.19
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White House Brushes Off Fox News As Common…

WASHINGTON — The White House is standing by its decision to invite the rapper Common to participate in a poetry…
06.19.19
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Rapper Common Will Join Obama For Chicago Rally

CHICAGO (AP) — Hip-hop artist Common will be joining Barack Obama at a weekend rally for Democratic candidates in the…
06.19.19
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Common And Rosario Dawson Host New HBO Poetry…

Rapper Common and Actress, Rosario Dawson are hosting a new poetry show on HBO. The show premiered last Saturday and…
06.19.19
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Rapper Common Encourages Students To "Get Schooled"

The Huffington Post is reporting on rapper Common’s recent efforts with “Get Schooled” to promote education around the country. Here’s…
04.17.21
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World Premiere "Black August" Doc Featuring Common, Mos,…

Today at 6pm at the Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center (165 W. 65th St.) the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement…
06.19.19
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Then & Now! The Cast Of “Barbershop: The…
03.14.10
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Common: “Obama Effect” Is Cleaning Up Rap
06.19.19