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

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:07:20 +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.

Kanye West + G.O.O.D. Music Cross Over on Complex Magazine Cover

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:29:21 +0000

Kanye West and the G.O.O.D. Music team have finally crossed over... well, so to speak. The hip-hop collective of Yeezy, Pusha T, Big Sean, Common, John Legend, Kid Cudi, Q-Tip and 2 Chainz(!) appear on the cover of Complex magazine's August/September 2

Drake + Common Talk Out Beef, Hang Together at NBA All-Star Game

Jessica Sager — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:56:31 +0000

Where’s the beef? Not between Common and Drake — at least not anymore. RapFix [via Toronto Life] reports that the two feuding emcees settled their differences at the Grammy Awards and were photographed hanging out together at this weekend’s NBA All-Star game. It’s good to see they don’t hold grudges! Common explained his chat with [...]

Drake + Common Star in 'Imagine' Parody Video

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:00:07 +0000

The Drake and Common diss-a-thon has been relatively quiet. We are awaiting with abated breath for Drizzy to respond to Common's lyrical disses over Rick Ross' 'Stay Schemin'' track. But alas, we are hearing nothing on the rap battlefield. What gives?

Common Disses Drake Over the Rick Ross 'Stay Schemin' Track

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:00:53 +0000

Let's get ready to rumble! Last year, we told you about Common's tiff with Drake when he dropped the song 'Sweet' from his 'The Dreamer/The Believer' album. Then on Friday (Jan. 6), when Rick Ross released his 'Rich Forever' mixtape, the Internet went nuts over the song 'Stay Schemin',' in which Drizzy responded to Common's lyrical diss. Of course, Common had some more disses up his sleeve -- which he shared today (Jan. 9).

Common Talks Diss Song About Drake

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:27:55 +0000

Another day, another rap beef. This time it’s between rappers Common and Drake. The Internet is in a tizzy over the Chicago rapper’s song ‘Sweet’ from his new album ‘The Dreamer/The Believer,’ in which he purportedly takes stabs at the Canadian rapper-crooner. On the the track, Common raps, “Singing all around me man, la la [...]

Maya Angelou Disappointed with Common Over N-Bombs on 'Dreamer' Song

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:47:23 +0000

In Common's 20-year music career, his songs have inspired generations of rap fans. However, the Chicago rapper left one person "surprised and disappointed" by his words on a song they did together. Author-poet Maya Angelou said she was horrified that Common featured her on a song where he uses the N-word, the New York Post reports.

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 2011 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.

Cee Lo Green, Chrisette Michele, Common, Marsha Ambrosius + More to Perform on Soul Train Awards

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:59:01 +0000

Chart-topping artists Cee Lo Green, Chrisette Michele, Common, Marsha Ambrosius, Musiq Soulchild, Anthony Hamilton and Toni Braxton's sister, Tamar Braxton, have been added to the performers list for the 2011 Soul Train Awards. The aforementioned artists will sing tributes to the night's Legend Award honorees Earth, Wind & Fire and Gladys Knight.

Colbie Caillat, 'Favorite Song' Feat. Common – Song Review

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:45:15 +0000

Ladies and Gentlemen, meet the new C & C music factory — pop newbie Colbie Caillat and debonair rapper Common. The Ryan Tedder-produced ‘Favorite Song’ is the two-time Grammy-winner’s metaphoric love ditty that features playful electric guitars and feel-good lyrics. Caillat’s sing-a-long chorus is especially catchy, as she sings: “I want to be your favorite [...]