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Award-winning rapper and actor Common visited Red Hook to discuss his career and share some untold stories. He recounted turning down classic beats from Kanye West, receiving advice from Denzel Washington, and being trash-talked about his basketball skills by Michael Jordan. Common also spoke about his role as a memorable villain in the John Wick…
Chrissy Teigen talks about her husband John Legend’s friendship with hip-hop legend Common as Jennifer suggests they all go on a double date. Then Chrissy reveals her Valentine’s Day plans and reveals whether she’ll do another cookbook.
Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) announced today the launch of a new public service announcement (PSA) campaign, in collaboration with Academy, Emmy® and Grammy® Award-winning artist, actor, activist and SU2C Ambassador Common, and with support from Bristol Myers Squibb. The PSA raises awareness for lung cancer research and clinical trials. Lung cancer is the leading…
Joe’s trend of being ‘outside’ continues as he shares his time spent enjoying New York City’s fashion week festivities. He also speaks to the music experience in his new car (9:39) and highlights new music that was released this week (22:43). Common drops an insane freestyle on LA Leakers (28:25), the guys decide if Stephen…
The music industry can be fickle. The players change, the sounds shift and time marches on. Many artists are fortunate to enjoy a five-year career; a few might stay relevant for a decade. Musicians who thrive for 30 years stand as rare exceptions to the rule. Enter Lonnie Rashid Lynn, who burst on the scene…
GRAMMY®-nominated and acclaimed rap artist Cordae has partnered with Disney Dreamers Academy, held at Walt Disney World, and ESPN’s The Undefeated to award scholarships to youth from underrepresented communities attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Cordae is a featured artist on Liberated / Music For The Movement Volume 3 which will be available this…
Silence the Shame, Inc. (STS), a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and educating communities on mental health and wellness, will present their inaugural “A Brilliant Mind Gala,” to be held virtually on Silence the Shame Day, May 5, 2021, at 8pm EST. Hosted by Atlanta radio personality and culture curator Kenny Burns, the virtual gala…