Things have gotten off to a fairly serious start for Common in 2015. The Chicago-bred rapper and actor kicked off the year with an Academy…

Kean University announced on Twitter on Monday that Common would be this year’s commencement speaker. A day later, the institution is at the center of controversy…

Amid outcry from the state police union, a New Jersey university has decided to cancel a commencement speech from rapper Common over a song he…

Black Twitter let some of these “New Black” celebrities have it for being blissfully oblivious about racial issues. There have been quite a few moments…

Last year Pharrell Williams, in an interview with Oprah, declared that he was a proud member of the “New Black.” In his contrived version of…

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President Obama recently expressed his discontent with remarks made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and is now reevaluating our country’s relations with Israel. President…

Oprah Winfrey and Common have once again teamed up for a project. Lee Daniels announced both O and Common will appear on Empire’s second season. Earlier in the week…

Oscar and Grammy Award winning rapper/actor Common recently visited The Daily Show to speak with host John Stewart about his latest triumphs and the current state of affairs…

What makes for a great smooth shave? One that makes you feel like you’re opening a brand new iPad every time you take it out…

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Much was made about the Oscars last Sunday. The hash tag #OscarsSoWhite reflected the absence of color among some of the biggest categories of the…

Oprah Winfrey might be one of the most important women in entertainment, so she’s definitely someone you don’t want to snub. But that’s just what…

At the 87th annual Academy Awards last night, Common and John Legend stole the show again leaving people in the audience in tears. Not only did they give a wonderful performance, which was set up like the bridge Martin Luther Kind walked on, but they gave a phenomenal speech after being honored. Very amazing and […]