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Hip-hop scored another big win yesterday at the Oscar's when Common and John Legend took home an Oscar for best original song with 'Glory.'
While Common and Legend celebrated their win with a powerful acceptance speech, the hip-hop community that was watching at home, rejoiced with the winners by sending out tweets through their personal accounts congratulating the duo for their historic win...
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Common and John Legend gave a powerful performance of "Glory" at last night's (Feb. 22) Academy Awards. The pair moved everyone in the room, as Common delivered captivating lyrics alongside Legend's powerful vocals and keys. The Chicago native and R&B singer were also awarded an Oscar for Best Original Song.
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Pharrell, Common and Beyoncé both showed support to the "Black Lives Matter" movement at 2015 Grammy Awards. At the 2015 Golden Globe on Jan. 11, Common and John Legend received an award for Best Original Song for Selma‘s “Glory.” Common gave a pa...