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Chicago is the new murder capital of the nation and just this week 13 people were wounded in a shooting in the city, including a 3-year-old that was shot in the face. Rapper Common was back in his Windy City hometown this weekend and spoke on the violence plaguing the city, and whether or not […]

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  Common has never been the type to release an album each year like a Jay Z, for example. Rather, the veteran lyricist debuts new material when the time is right, and according to a recent interview with Hip Hop DX, fans will receive new tunes sooner than later.

In the 40 years that Hip-Hop has existed, these are but a few (well, 15) of the most saccharine rap videos to ever grace the screen.

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When Jay-Z dropped “Open Letter,” it was certain that a wave of freestyles were sure to follow. Pitbull led things off with a 16 that was met with mixed reviews. Luckily, it didn’t take much longer for the Internets to receive a quality verse courtesy of Common.

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Common over more No I.D. production? Yes, please. The Chicago MC once again hooks up with Coca!ne 80’s for a new joint called “Congratulations.”

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Big Sean is the same MC repping the D he’s always been. That’s the theme of his new single, “Switch Up,” featuring Common.

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ESPN’s First Take hit the road this weekend to take in the All-Star Weekend festivities in Houston, Texas. The first guest on the show was Chi-Town’s own Common.

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J.Period will be releasing a brand new mixtape called Rage Is Back on February 12th, and the first offering from that project is a new spin on and old classic. 

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The winter just got colder for G.O.O.D. Music fans. In a recent interview, Chicago rapper and actor Common reveals that the collective’s allege Cruel Winter project will not be released. 

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On Friday (January 11), Common was in Atlanta to screen his upcoming film, Luv. The venue was Frank Ski’s restaurant and a number of familiar reality stars, including Joseline Hernandez and Stevie J of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta came through to watch and discuss the movie.

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James Fauntleroy and No ID’s pet project of Coc-aine 80s is back with a new jam called “Fly A$$ Pisces.” 

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Last night on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, Common was a special guest on the show to promote his next film effort, Luv.