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Common & Pete Rock Keep It Thorough For ‘I Got Questions’
Common and Pete Rock sit down for the latest episode of 'I Got Questions," where they both talk about the first track they worked together on and the favorite tracks of each other's discography among other topics. The post Common & Pete Rock Keep It Thorough For ‘I Got Questions’ appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Common Performs At Democratic National Convention 2024, DJ Cassidy Passes The Votes
You know you can’t have a Democratic presidential campaign without Common‘s involvement. On Tuesday (August 20), the Chicago MC performed at the United Center to open the second night of the Democratic National Convention in his hometown. The “Chi-City” rapper hit the stage with Grammy Award-winning Gospel singer Jonathan McReynolds to perform “Fortunate.” The song […] The post Common Performs At Democratic National Convention 2024, DJ Cassidy Passes The Votes appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Common Pete Rock Drop New Single “Dreamin'”
Now that he's been in the lab with the legendary wordsmith in Common and crafting a brand new project in 'The Auditorium, Vol. 1,' Pete Rock and Common are collaborating to bring some soulful sounds with meaningful content to their day-one fans and the culture in general.
Rap & Politics Examined In ‘Hip-Hop And The White House’ Doc
The journey of Hip-Hop culture becoming a powerful movement embraced by American politics is examined in a new documentary featuring Jeezy and Common among others, which will air on Hulu.
Common Talks About His New Pete Rock-Produced Album
With Pete Rock producing Common's classic Ice Cube diss record, "The Bitch In Yoo," we wonder if this project will feature another record in which Common goes at someone's neck
Common And Jennifer Hudson Confirm Dating Relationship
The couple are both Chicago natives and rumors have been swirling that they were dating for nearly a year after they were seen out and about together in both Philadelphia and their hometown.
Common and Pete Rock Team Up To Bring The 90s Back
Hip-Hop legends Common and Pete Rock are teaming up to incorporate the 90’s sound into today’s flows. During a recent appearance on MSNBC’s The Beat With Ari Melber, the Grammy award-winning rapper confirmed he has a new project on the way with the legendary hitmaker and the project’s heartbeat will be centered around Hip-Hop from […]
Vice President Kamala Harris Hosts Hip-Hop 50 Concert In D.C.
Vice President Kamala Harris hosted an Hip-Hop 50 celebration for the ages at Vice President's residence.
Common To Make Broadway Debut & Aim For EGOT Status
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Michael Loccisano / Getty Common is gearing up for another acting role, this time making his debut on the Broadway stage in a revival of a Pulitzer Prize-winning play – potentially putting him in line to make the EGOT list. According to reports, the veteran rapper and actor has signed on to be in the revival of Between Riverside and Crazy, completing the cast. The play, written by Stephen Adly Guirgis, won a Pulitzer Prize in 2015. It will be directed by Austin Pendleton and return most of the cast from the original production. Common shared the news with his fans on social media last Friday (Sept. 16th), expressing his gratitude for being a part of the production. Related Stories Common’s addition to the cast has him playing the role of recentl...
Common Making Broadway Debut in Between Riverside and Crazy
Common will make his Broadway debut later this year in Between Riverside and Crazy, previews for which will begin Nov. 30 at the Hayes Theater. The opening is set for Dec. 19. The production will be directed by Austin Pendleton (also well-known as an actor in The Muppet Movie and My Cousin Vinny) and was written by Stephen Adly Guirgis. Between Riverside and Crazy won the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for drama and the 2015 New York Drama Critics Circle Award for best play. Having already won an Emmy, Oscar and Grammy for his work in the entertainment business, Common will portray Junior, the recently paroled son of his widowed father Walter “Pops” Washington. The cast includes several actors who appeared in the off-Broadway version of the play in 2014-15, including Stephen McKinley Harrison, Victor...
Madlib, Japanese Breakfast, Jungle Take Home 2022 Libera Awards: See the Full List of Winners
The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) has revealed the recipients of this year’s Libera Awards, which honors the successes of the independent music community. Held on June 16th, 2022, the ceremony celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Liberas with an in-person, ticketed gala at New York City’s iconic Webster Hall. EDM.com proudly presented this year’s Libera Award for Best Dance Record, nabbed by British electronic band jungle, whose Loving In Stereo album is a sultry rush of funk and soul. American Association of Independent Music Focusing on industry and advocacy awards, the night’s pièce de résistance was the Independent Icon Award, won by renowned DJ and record producer Madlib. Revered for his seminal collaborations with the late MF DOOM, among o...
Pop’s Belief: Common Displays Pride As His Daughter Graduates Law School
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: David Livingston / Getty For all of the plateaus that Common has reached in his life and career, it’s safe to say that watching his daughter graduate from law school is among the most precious. He recently shared that joy with all of his fans. The rapper and actor was present for his daughter Omoye Assata Lynn’s graduation from Howard University Law School, which took place on May 7th. Common was ecstatic as he shared a montage of the ceremony and the moments of celebration he shared with her on Instagram. “There are no words to describe how proud I am! Finishing Law School at Howard University in the 3 years is pretty AMAZING! Congrats to my daughter and all the graduates of 2022. Now go out in the world and be great!”, he wrote in the caption to th...
