Watch: Common, BJ the Chicago Kid Perform 'Black America Again'

Common’s upcoming album, Black America Again, won’t be released until next Friday, but the rapper, along with BJ the Chicago Kid, performed Thursday night on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Suggested Reading Check Out Black Celebrity Influencer Hannah Bronfman’s Fly NYC Pad David Bowie’s Daughter Reveals Heartbreak of Being in Treatment When He Died Black Internet…

Common’s upcoming album, Black America Again, won’t be released until next Friday, but the rapper, along with BJ the Chicago Kid, performed Thursday night on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

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With the Roots and violinists backing, Common gave a powerful performance of the album’s title track “Black America Again.”

Black America Again is available for preorder on iTunes and will feature guest appearances from Stevie Wonder, Bilal, John Legend and Marsha Ambrosius.

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