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XXL’s Songs Of The Week
XXL’s Songs Of The Week
XXL’s Songs Of The Week
There’s plenty of new music to sift through. How do you know what is good or bad? Well, that’s where we come in. Aside from a busy week of interesting news, there’s always a plethora of dope music that drops. Sometimes it’s out of nowhere, and sometimes it is promoted and released right when we expect it. As rap heads, we are a...
Common Gives A Scouting Report On New Chicago Rapper Lil John
Common Gives A Scouting Report On New Chicago Rapper Lil John
Common Gives A Scouting Report On New Chicago Rapper Lil John
Common is one rapper that’s never been afraid to speak his mind. During a recent press run for best-selling video game Destiny, the Chi-town OF talks about Chicago basketball and the city’s thriving music scene. “We’ve definitely got a strong scene,” said Common. “I don’t know if there’s one...
MC Lyte Featuring Common “Dear John”
MC Lyte Featuring Common “Dear John”
MC Lyte Featuring Common “Dear John”
The legendary Mc Lyte is back with new a single entitled “Dear John.” She calls on Common for assistance on this open letter to the men of America. The Loudbox produced track is part of Lyte’s Hip Hop Sisters Foundation’s signature scholarship initiative #EducateOURMen. The initiative is dedica...
37 Rappers Featured On The Game’s Albums
37 Rappers Featured On The Game’s Albums
37 Rappers Featured On The Game’s Albums
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XXL’s Songs Of The Week
XXL’s Songs Of The Week
XXL’s Songs Of The Week
There’s plenty of new music to sift through. How do you know what is good or bad? Well, that’s where we come in. Aside from a busy week of interesting news, there’s always a plethora of dope music that drops. Sometimes it’s out of nowhere, and sometimes it is promoted and released right when we expect it. As rap heads, we are a...
Premiere: Lil Herb Featuring Chance The Rapper and Common “Fight Or Flight” (Remix)
Premiere: Lil Herb Featuring Chance The Rapper and Common “Fight Or Flight” (Remix)
Premiere: Lil Herb Featuring Chance The Rapper and Common “Fight Or Flight” (Remix)
One of the first things you learn in psychology is the concept of the fight or fight decision -- the one you face when you're in danger. It's a situation Chicago cats face during times where the violence rate is far too high. Lil Herb enlists Chance The Rapper and Common to convey the sense of desperation that comes from it in the "Fight Or Flight" remix. The s...
Remember These Hip-Hop Couples
Remember These Hip-Hop Couples
Remember These Hip-Hop Couples
There are some couples in hip-hop, although not together now, that are simply unforgettable. From Common's love affair with Erykah Badu to Nas and Kelis, check out "Remember These Couples."
Lupe Fiasco Featuring Jennifer Hudson And Common “Remission”
Lupe Fiasco Featuring Jennifer Hudson And Common “Remission”
Lupe Fiasco Featuring Jennifer Hudson And Common “Remission”
Earlier this year, Lupe dropped a single entitled “Mission” off of his upcoming album Tetsuo & Youth album, and now Lupe brings fellow Chicago natives Jennifer Hudson and Common along for the remix. The song promotes cancer awareness, and is a part of the Stand Up To Cancer campaign. Though the...
Dave Chappelle Will Host Common’s AAHH! Fest In Chicago
Dave Chappelle Will Host Common’s AAHH! Fest In Chicago
Dave Chappelle Will Host Common’s AAHH! Fest In Chicago
The city of Chicago is adding a new festival to its lineup. In addition to Pitchfork and Lollapalooza, there will now be AAHH! Fest. The outside event is the brainchild of Common and will take place Sept. 21 at Union Park. Comedian and Block Party curator Dave Chappelle will be on hand to host the show. The...
The Best Hip-Hop Moments From The 2014 VMAs
The Best Hip-Hop Moments From The 2014 VMAs
The Best Hip-Hop Moments From The 2014 VMAs
Last night's MTV Video Music Awards served up a whole lot of strange moments—what was Jay Pharoah doing on stage for such a long time, for instance?—and a slew of memorable ones as well. But despite the nominations being full of rappers, only a few actually made it to the stage. XXL took a...
Common Has No Problem With Using The N-Word In His Songs
Common Has No Problem With Using The N-Word In His Songs
Common Has No Problem With Using The N-Word In His Songs
Common's Def Jam debut Nobody's Smiling is in stores and he's still on the promo grind. The latest stop is with veteran host Larry King. Com talked with King, who was joined by NBA player Baron Davis, and spoke about his songwriting process, the state of the music industry and his use of nigga in his lyrics...
Common Thinks Chicago Is A War Zone Right Now
Common Thinks Chicago Is A War Zone Right Now
Common Thinks Chicago Is A War Zone Right Now
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...

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