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by Julie Walker onFebruary 2, 2012
The multifaceted entertainer wants to be "one of the greats" in the film world. Is he on his way?
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by Rhome Anderson onDecember 20, 2011
On his new album, he's having trouble living up to his own reputation as a mature rapper.
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by Lynette Holloway onDecember 20, 2011
She called Common "brilliant" and said that she would not be divided from him.
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by Joshua R. Weaver onDecember 1, 2011
For National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we look at some of our community's famous activists.
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by Joshua R. Weaver onNovember 25, 2011
The Root Recommends: The latest work by Chicago hip-hop artist Common.
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by Akoto Ofori-Atta onNovember 18, 2011
With the sequel to My Life, Mary J. Blige reminds us why her throne is really the one to watch.
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by Genetta M. Adams onOctober 31, 2011
With a book and a Western, Common is next in a line of emcees who sought success beyond the mic.
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by William E. Ketchum III onOctober 31, 2011
On the eve of his Western-themed TV show's debut, we look at all the hats the rapper wears.
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by Dr. Joycelyn Wilson onOctober 18, 2011
A Harvard hip-hop scholar compares the golden age to today's era of violence and greed.
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by Joshua R. Weaver onOctober 11, 2011
The Root Recommends: Common discusses his childhood on the South Side of Chicago, challenges for him on and off the hip-hop court and how he became so successful.
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