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'Yo! MTV Raps Classic Cuts' Returning With Special on 'Compton,' 'O.P.P.'
Feb 6, 2012Music returns to MTV2 on February 19Read More
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Take Cover: Common Unleashes Fiery Drake Dis
Jan 9, 2012Hip-hop's good guy goes ham on AubreyRead More
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Common Lyrics Ignite Beef With Maya Angelou
Dec 19, 2011Rapper failed to inform the poet about the track's 'vulgar and dangerous' languageRead More
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Rock the Bells: Behind the Scenes
Aug 25, 2011See exclusive backstage and live photos of Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Cypress Hill, and more at the fest's L.A. kickoff.Read More
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Gaga to Open VMAs, Patti Smith Movie + More
Aug 19, 2011Plus: Common, Andrew Bird, and Tori Amos.Read More
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The Death and Resurrection of Conscious Rap Pt.1
May 27, 2011Brandon Soderberg on what the flap over Common's White House appearance means for the future of hip-hop.Read More
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Twitter Trio: Cat Power, Common + More
May 13, 2011The emotional Southern songstress, Chicago rapper, and Seattle indie rock vet David Bazan all make our list.Read More
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Kanye West Celebrates Birthday with School Kids
Jun 9, 2010Common and Lupe Fiasco join him in a free Chicago performance.Read More
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Nas, Damien Marley, the Roots Lead Rock the Bells Bill
Apr 7, 2009Click here to check out the full lineup for the traveling hip-hop festival!Read More
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Kanye Invades SXSW for All-Star Set!
Mar 21, 2009Common, Erykah Badu, and the whole crew of his G.O.O.D. Music record label join ‘Ye onstage for a two-hour show. Read More
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New Albums from Cat Power, Common, Justice, and More
Dec 9, 2008Get SPIN's take on the best and worst releases of the week!Read More
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Common
Dec 9, 2008Socially-conscious Chicago rapper throws a feel-good fiesta on his new album, Universal Mind Control.Read More
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