Nobody's Smiling

Stay True No matter where he goes in his life and career, Common always comes home to Chicago and hip-hop. Words Paul Thompson Images Jeremy Cliff Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the August/September 2014 issue of XXL Magazine. L...

The violence in Chicago has been rampant. Common has witnessed the gruesome life in Chi-Town first hand. It appears now that it's in the worst shape that's it ever been.  While he hopes to provide jobs to those in need in Chicago, he's aware that's it's not going to be easy. Dur...

After signing a new deal with Def Jam, Common didn't waste any time putting together his new album Nobody's Smiling. The new album is set to be released July 22 and features a slew of artists including Big Sean, Jhene Aiko, Vince Staples and more. Man...