While appearing on MSNBC’s Morning Joe this morning to promote his new book, One Day It’ll All Make Sense, rapper Common revealed his pick for the coveted “Best Rapper Alive” title. He touches on a myriad of other topics as well. Watch the interview below. Marisa Mendez
(Photos) Nas Brings in 38th Birthday With Jay-Z, Common, Ne-Yo, Carmelo Anthony, DJ Premier and More
Last night Mr. Jones brought in his 38th year of life, with help from some pretty cool friends! Jay-Z, Common, Ne-Yo, DJ Premier and more were in the building to celebrate with Nas. Check out some photos from the guys night out in NYC below. Marisa Mendez
(Photos & Video) Nas, Common, & Lauryn Hill Kick Off Rock The Bells Festival in Southern Cali
The 8th annual Rock the Bells Festival kicked off last night at then San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino, Calif., and it was definitely a concert to remember. Nas brought out L.A. Laker Ron Artest for “Memory Lane” off Illmatic, then performed “Ghetto Dreams” with Common for the first time live, and Lauryn Hill rocked the stage just weeks after giving birth to her sixth child. Other performers included Erykah Badu, Mos Def and Talib Kweli, and Wu-Tang’s Ghostface Killah and Raekwon. Hit the jump for photos and video!! @ItsLukieBaby
(Video) Common x Nas – “Ghetto Dreams” + Behind The Scenes
Take a look at the behind the scenes footage and the final product of Common and Nas’collab project,”Ghetto Dreams”, which will be featured on Common’s highly anticipated album The Believer. Hit the the jump to see the videos! @capriSUNshine
(Video) Common ”16 Bar Freestyle”
HAPPY BIRTHDAY COMMON!!! @DJMIKESESSIONS (Check the video after the jump)
