WATCH: Common and Pete Rock Release New Single and Video “Wise Up”

After much speculation, Common and Pete Rock have finally released their new single, “Wise Up.” The…

Today In Hip Hop History: Rawkus Records Released The ‘Lyricist Lounge Volume One’ Album 26 Years Ago

On May 5th, 1998 Rawkus Records released the first installment of the Lyricist Lounge albums titled Lyricist…

Bilal, Questlove, Common And Robert Glasper Announce New Live Album ‘Live at Glasshaus’

Next week (5/10), Grammy-winning and Philly-bred psychedelic-soul legend Bilal will announce his newest project, Live at Glasshaus, a live album featuring an all-star…

Happy 51st Birthday To Chicago Hip Hop Legend Common!

On this date in 1972, Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr., the rapper, actor, and poet also known…

[WATCH] Common and Jennifer Hudson Keep Fans Guessing About Their Relationship Status

Last month, rapper Common made an intriguing appearance on the Jennifer Hudson Show, where he danced…

Common Speaks on Relationship with Jennifer Hudson: ‘One of the Most Beautiful People I Ever Met in Life’

Common and Jennifer Hudson have lit a fire under the rumors of their relationship. Common appeared…

Top Hip Hop Tracks That Sampled Speeches From MLK

As we observe and celebrate the life and acomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on…

9 Hip-Hop Songs That Have Sampled The Voice of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The world has come to stand and acknowledge the 50-year mark of the assassination of a…

Common Honored With SoundExchange Music Fairness Award

SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, announced today that award-winning artist,…

Hip-Hop Inspired Giving Tuesday Ideas

With Black Friday behind us, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday share the week following Thanksgiving. Giving…