Common

UPDATE: Watch Common and XXL discuss his new album Nobody's Smiling, in a Google+ Hangout. -- Join XXL and Common to discuss his new album Nobody's Smiling, in a live Google+ Hangout on July 22, 11am EST....

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In lieu of his new album, Nobody Smiling, Common and Executive Producer, NO ID, sat down together and broke down each song on the project. This album will serve as Common's tenth studio album and his first since signing with Def Jam and No ID's Artium...

You're going to see a lot more Common in the next few days since he's going to promote Nobody Smiling, which drops tomorrow (July 22). The Chicago rapper stopped by Sway in the Morning on the show's third anniversary. Common was down to earth as usual during his stay as the crew briefly ran through a few small stories (where Common revealed he had once shot the fair one with his friend), talked ab

Common's 10th studio album, Nobody's Smiling, hits shelves July 22. The standard version of the LP contains 10 tracks including the previously released, “Kingdom” featuring Vince Staples along with assistance from Lil Herb, Cocaine 80′s, Jhene Aiko, Big Sean, Elijah Blake and others. The deluxe versi...

Common is set to release his 10th studio album, Nobody's Smiling, on July 22. The album features a heavy presence of critically-claimed producer No I.D., as well as Chicago's younger talent like Lil Herb and Dreezy. Songs like "Kingdom" and "Speak My Piece" have been met with a warm response and the Chi-town veteran is looking to keep his consistency streak going with this LP.

Justin Bieber has been vilified for his improper use of the N-word and his radical behavior. While many rappers have expressed their frustrations towards Bieber, he has received a handful of support. Common tagged alongside the likes of Migos, Young Money, and Soulja Boy in supporting Bieber. He ...

Taking a stroll down memory lane is always fun. In today's case, XXL decided to look back on unforgettable hip-hop couples that are no longer together. Check out "12 Rappers Looking Happy With Their Exes."

As the world waits for Common's newest project Nobody's Smiling, one of this year's most anticipated album of 2014, the Chicago native has been in the media a lot. After signing a new deal with Def Jam, he spoke on why he elected to work with Vince Staples (“Kingdom”) and what he learned from him while making the album. The Chi-Town rapper wrote a letter ...

Common teams up with his G.O.O.D. Music cohort for "Diamonds." The track is set to appear on his upcoming album, Nobody's Smiling, due out July 22.

While sitting down with Combat Jack and Premium Pete on The Combat Jack Show, Common broke down his life and career from being a ball-boy for the Chicago Bulls, to dissing Ice Cube and Westside Connection, to getting into acting and everything in between. Th ...

Common is gearing up to drop his No ID-aided project, Nobody's Smiling, and it appears he is keeping the momentum rolling after bumping into 50 Cent over the weekend. On Sunday, Fif posted a pictured of the two MC's standing side-by-side with the caption, "Ran into COMMON we on the move BIG THINGS TO COME. #SM...