Tag Archives: Common

blogged by @_cierra.jones The Call to Unite, the 24-hour live streaming event, will bring together over 200 celebrities (virtually). Created by Special Olympics CEO Time Shriver, the event’s lineup includes Yo-Yo Ma, Martin Luther King III, Oprah Winfrey, former President George W. Bush, Questlove, Charlamagne Tha God and many more. …

After much speculation, Tiffany Haddish seems to have come clean about dating rapper Common. First, it was the paint and sip date night and then the Instagram live interview with Cedric The Entertainer that got everyone wondering if the comedian and musician were an item. Now, it seems the dating …

Rumored couple Common and Tiffany Haddish are allegedly spending their quarantine together. Haddish may have a lot in Common with Common – like the space they are sharing together amid the #coronavirus outbreak. On Monday, Haddish had a conversation with fellow comedian Cedric the Entertainer and without saying too much …

For one night only, rapper, writer, actor and philanthropist, Common, is taking his talents to Atlanta to perform alongside the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.  On June 29, Common is set to take the stage at the Cadence Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park to showcase some of his most famous hits, in …

As previously reported, NBA star Draymond Green’s remarks on the term “owner” from a 2018 episode of LeBron James’s HBO show ‘The Shop’, has set in motion a wave of teams voluntarily replacing their term with “governor” or “managing partner” already. And Hip Hop artist, poet and activist Common is elated …

Common is a familiar face to artistic love songs and romance. While his music may have helped lovers through breakups, he still suffered while going through his own hard times. The soul singer/actor and author released “Let Love Have the Last Word,” where he opened up about some very private …

Back in 2011, Common released his New York Times bestselling memoir, “One Day It’ll All Make Sense, in which he detailed his journey growing up in the South Side of Chicago. But now, just eight years later, Common is back with a follow up to help others “understand what it …

On Tuesday, rapper, actor, author and philanthropist, Common, checked in with Baller Alert to promote his new book, “Let Love Have The Last Word.” Amid the conversation, the Chicago-bred activist opened up about his relationship with our Forever First Lady Michelle Obama and divulged her advice about one of the …

Common has joined the likes of Jay-Z, Meek Mill and French Montana in spreading awareness to help reform the criminal justice system. The Hip Hop pioneer has partnered with Global Citizen to become an official ambassador with a specific focus in decriminalizing poverty. Common told Billboard, “I want to bring a practical …

Hip hop artist Common says the Black community has failed the survivors of R&B singer #RKelly by not putting a stop to his abuse a long time ago. Celebrities, politicians and other prominent figures are all chiming in with their thoughts on the revelations of the latest documentary “Surviving R. …

Common and Angela Rye have split after several months together. The two sparked rumors of a relationship last year, but the Chicago MC confirmed the relationship in October with SiriusXM’s Bevy Smith, saying, “I’ll just say I’m dating. I’m happy right now. She’s an incredible human being.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But …

– blogged by @lanaladonna 19 years ago today, Common released his single One-Nine-Nine-Nine on February 2, 1999. Stemming from album ‘Soundbombing 2,’ the track was a double A-Sided track. It featured Sadat X and Talib Kwell.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ According to Im Angela Powers, Common’s vocals on the song were sampled in “Mic Like …

Mary J. Blige is already having a year! Starting with last year’s release of her top charting album, “Strength of a Woman” to her 2018 Golden Globe nomination and long-overdue star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Mary J. Blige has transformed her heartache into ground-breaking accomplishments. Now though, not …

On Dec. 11, 2014, rapper Common released the single, “Glory,” featuring John Legend. Written by Common, Legend, and Rhymefest, the single was the theme song of the 2014 film ‘Selma,’ which told the stories of the 1965 marches from Selma to Montgomery. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Despite the song being a part …

After months of rumors and speculations, Chicago MC Common has finally confirmed his relationship with political commentator and activist, Angela Rye. The rapper recently shared the news with SiriusXM’s Bevy Smith, saying “Yes, there’s definitely a connection with Angela Rye. She’s a wonderful woman. And you know, I’ll just say …