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Common Remixes Jay-Z's 'Open Letter'

Trent Fitzgerald — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:38:47 +0000

First it was Pitbull, now it’s Common‘s turn to offer his thoughts on Jay-Z and Beyonce‘s Cuba controversy. On the polarizing track, the Chicago rapper gives us a history lesson on some of the political prisoners living in the U.S. and in Cuba. Y’all gonna learn today. Com reflects on his 1997 trip to Cuba [...]

10 Rappers With Roots in Chicago

Emily Tan — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:27:12 +0000

Last year, there was a surge of major record label signings within the rap scene in Chicago. The hip-hop action there directed everyone’s attention towards the Windy City. From the likes of Chief Keef and King L, both who have been sparking buzz, to veteran rappers including Common and Lupe Fiasco, TheDrop.fm highlights some of [...]

T.R.U. Love With 2 Chainz, New Game, Fresh Trinidad James + MORE! [HIP-HOP HEADLINES]

Elva Aguilar — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:01:22 +0000

As expected, our favorite artists are dropping more and more records and videos in time for the holidays. To our Jewish readers (and/or hardcore Jay-Z fans), Happy Hanukkah! Here are a few of the hip-hop gems from this week. *** NEW MUSIC: The Game — “Jesus Piece”. The Game has built really great momentum behind his new [...]

Game + Kanye West + Common Get Spiritual on 'Jesus Piece' Song

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 01:07:20 +0000

In a pre-emptive strike, Game leaked his entire new album 'Jesus Piece' on Los Angeles radio station Power 106 yesterday (Dec. 5). One of the songs that caught on with the blogs is the spiritual title track featuring Kanye West and Common.

What's In Your IPod? Conscious Rap Vs Party Hits {Poll}

Jazzy T — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 02:18:25 +0000

Take a look at the Rap Billboard Charts and you'll find hit records talking about money, cars, clothes and women. But with election season in full swing, wars in the middle east and crime in our own backyard, why aren't rappers tackling these issues?

Well, the truth is "Ignorance is Bliss" and being conscious just ain't no fun. See if you agree in the taste test inside.

Admirable Celebrity Dads [VIDEO]

Jazzy T — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:28:51 +0000

Being a celebrity father is much tougher than meets the eye. Kids deserve as much attention as possible however with a career such as music or acting, sometimes it’s hard to find time for everything. Below are some celebrity fathers who have managed to make it work and are willing to shed some advice: First, [...]

Drake Apologizes to Kobe's Wife

DJ Supreme — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:06:47 +0000

If you have been following the world of Drake you would know earlier this month he had a verse on the Rick Ross, song Stay Schemin. In the verse he made subliminal jabs at Common as well as Kobe Bryant’s ex wife Vanessa Bryant. The line where he mentions Vanessa, is : “Kobe bout to [...]

The Copy and Paste Breakdown Common vs Bob Caldwell

DJ Supreme — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:39:00 +0000

Tonight’s Copy and Paste breakdown comes from one of my favorite Common songs ever released in 2000. Common’s song ‘The Light’ samples the 1980′s Bob Caldwell song ‘Open Your Eyes’. Here is Common’s song The Light: “The Light” is the Grammy-nominated second single off Common’s 2000 album Like Water for Chocolate. It is produced by [...]

Common – 'Sweet' — Diss Towards Drake? [MUSIC VIDEO] [EXPLICIT]

T - Boogie — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:53:33 +0000

Today while surfing the Internet, I came across a video that my man DJ Spin AKA “DaKlubKilla” posted on his Facebook page. The video was of legendary Hip-Hop artist Common, in an uncut flick for the track ‘Sweet’. It’s quite obvious that Common is talking about someone in the diss video and word is the target is Young Money’s own Drake.

Watch Rappers Spell Out Their Names in Funny Video

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:52:52 +0000

Rappers love to spell their names, this, according to an amusing video that was recently posted online. In the clip, rappers from Eve, Snoop Dogg, MC Lyte, Common, Queen Latifah, Diddy, Fabolous are featured spelling their rap monikers.

Rumor or Real: Common and Drake has Beef over the Booty?!?!?!?

ADRI V — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:27:14 +0000

So Rumor or Real? Serena Williams Booty Sparks Beef between Common and Drake? Well rumor has it that after Common and Serena broke up, Drake and Serena has become very close friends (Wink Wink) and Common is not too happy about it….. In a recent interview with Sway, Common admits that he’s pretty much telling [...]

Common "Celebration" [NSFW] [VIDEO]

Lady K — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:01:25 +0000

Common is back with a new sound. In his new single “Celebration,” he gives singing a try and give the video some meaning by making it about the troops coming home. Common is known to be conscious and talk about more than the usual so his new video does not disappoint in getting into the minds and hearts [...]

Common, Lupe Fiasco, LL Cool J Perform Tribute to Grandmaster Flash at Grammy Nominations Concert

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:27:06 +0000

Hip-hop superstars Common, LL Cool J and Lupe Fiasco graced the stage at the Grammy Nominations concert Wednesday night (Nov. 30) for a special tribute of ‘The Message’ by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five.

Rick Ross, Common, LL Cool J, Lupe Fiasco to Perform 'The Message' at Grammy Nominations Concert

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:58:09 +0000

Powerhouse rappers Rick Ross, Common, LL Cool J and Lupe Fiasco have been selected to join DJ Grandmaster Flash and Furious Five members Melle Mel and Scorpio for a special performance of ‘The Message’ during the Grammy Nominations Concert, airing live on CBS.

Who Is Common Mad At? [VIDEO]

DJ Supreme — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:10:33 +0000

Who exactly is Common going at in this song ? I haven’t seen Common this angry since he was beefing with Ice Cube and released the song “The Bi$ch In You”. This a far cry from the usual post Erica Badu, Common that we have seen of lately. Usually Common is rapping about world peace [...]

O'Reilly Vs. Stewart: A Debate Over "Common" Interests (VIDEO)

M. Chaz — Mon, 16 May 2011 22:00:16 +0000

Common’s appearance at the White House recently is still stirring up debates as news personality Bill O'Reilly has challenged comedian Jon Stewart to one over the controversial issue. According to sources, Stewart criticized Fox News in a rap on his show last Thursday after Common's appearance at the White House during a celebration of American Poetry on last Wednesday

Sarah Palin Says She Listens To Hip-Hop

M. Chaz — Fri, 13 May 2011 08:11:03 +0000

Sources say that Sarah Palin is a fan of hip-hop music, but is not a fan of Chicago rapper Common. During a television interview, Palin commented on Common’s poetry performance at the White House Wednesday night. Palin, who is said to supported free speech, is not anti-rap, but has issues with Common’s poetry and lyrics [...]

Rhymefest Runs For Seat On Chicago's City Council

M. Chaz — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:26:07 +0000

Chicago’s hip-hop community has always had a social conscience. Rappers like Common, Kanye West and Lupe Fiasco has made it a point to address their concerns for the inner-city struggle. Plenty of lesser-known artists continue to preach that gospel at underground shows around the city. Sources say that during today’s municipal elections, several young men [...]