Comments on: Common Speaks on Gil Scott-Heron’s Death http://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-magazine/2011/06/common-speaks-on-gil-scott-herons-death/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=common-speaks-on-gil-scott-herons-death Hip-Hop On A Higher Level Sat, 25 May 2013 03:09:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Kanye West Performs at Gil Scott-Heron Memorial | KonQuest Now http://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-magazine/2011/06/common-speaks-on-gil-scott-herons-death/#comment-2243843 Kanye West Performs at Gil Scott-Heron Memorial | KonQuest Now Mon, 06 Jun 2011 23:50:25 +0000 http://www.xxlmag.com/?p=132045#comment-2243843 [...] While West has been an avid supporter of the poet’s work, other rappers have also stepped up to pay homage, including Lupe Fiasco (who wrote a poem based on Heron’s “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised”) and Common. [...]

]]> By: Kanye West Performs at Gil Scott-Heron Memorial | KonQuest Now http://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-magazine/2011/06/common-speaks-on-gil-scott-herons-death/#comment-2239523 Kanye West Performs at Gil Scott-Heron Memorial | KonQuest Now Fri, 03 Jun 2011 18:30:50 +0000 http://www.xxlmag.com/?p=132045#comment-2239523 [...] by Heron’s most famous work, “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised.” In a statement, Common had this to [...]

]]> By: jen http://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-magazine/2011/06/common-speaks-on-gil-scott-herons-death/#comment-2238916 jen Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:54:27 +0000 http://www.xxlmag.com/?p=132045#comment-2238916 not my usual style of music, happened upon tribute to Gil Scott Heron, brought tears to my eyes, amazing voice and lyrics, will buy collection, what a talent.

]]> By: joy ruplinger http://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-magazine/2011/06/common-speaks-on-gil-scott-herons-death/#comment-2237913 joy ruplinger Fri, 03 Jun 2011 03:22:22 +0000 http://www.xxlmag.com/?p=132045#comment-2237913 I remember Gil Scott Heron when he was recording in the 70′s. His voice was so sexy and he had lots to say. Prayers for his family and those he held dear. May he rest in the peace he struggled to find in this life.

]]> By: Peterose http://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-magazine/2011/06/common-speaks-on-gil-scott-herons-death/#comment-2237812 Peterose Fri, 03 Jun 2011 02:17:40 +0000 http://www.xxlmag.com/?p=132045#comment-2237812 Sad Niggas cant even comment on one of the greatest artists to ever walk this earth. The future of black people is continuing to go down a path of destruction with no end in sight. REST IN PEACE brother. Obviously the revolution is not televised.

Father of Hip Hop
Common we waiting on the album brother

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