Rapper Jay-Z is urging New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to reshape New York state’s current justice system in the wake of nationwide protests of unarmed…

  Common has always been a man of many talents. From acting and rapping to public speaking and activism, the Chicago MC has shined in…

  MC Lyte‘s performance on the BET Awards was more than just a welcome back showing. The Brooklyn MC will be dropping a new album…

He recently debuted the song at AAAH! Fest in Chicago, watch the performance below.

President Barack Obama is calling on everyone to do what they can to prevent others from being sexually assaulted as part of a new initiative.…

There’s an old belief that death comes in threes. It’s always sad when such prophecies come to light, as two of hip-hop’s heavyweights recently lost…

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Hip-hop isn’t all about flashy cars and girls. Common has dedicated his new album “Nobody’s Smiling” to the struggle in Chicago. He explains how he…

Common is one of Luke Christopher‘s biggest music influences, so it’s crazy how they landed on a track together so early in his career. The seasoned…

  Ain’t Shit Funny   By now you may have seen a series of promo shots for Common’s forthcoming LP, Nobody’s Smiling. Today however, he unveils the album’s final artwork. In the clip above, Com explains the concept behind it and how Chicago’s ongoing violence helped inspire it. The album drops July 22, so pre-order yours […]