NEW YORK (AP) — Sheryl Crow and Common are among the artists and executives on the Recording Academy’s new task force on inclusion and diversity. The academy announced the team’s 16 members — 13 of whom are women — in a statement Wednesday. The Grammys announced the initiative after its CEO drew criticism for saying […]
5/7/18- On this segment If Guy Were You Guy Torry is telling you to book the 2019 Fantastic Voyage now! With performances by Common, Snoop Dogg, Anita Baker and so many others you can only expect it to get better in 2019. You don’t want to miss it! Click here to book now! READ MORE STORIES […]
Common came onto the cruise turned the place out! He didn’t just do his songs, but he freestyled about everything from Tom to the cruise and Donald Trump. Jacque Reid has some interesting neighbors on the cruise who are having a little more fun than others. READ MORE STORIES ON BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM: GET THE HOTTEST STORIES […]
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A Concert for Peace and Justice with a lineup that includes Usher, Common, The Roots and Kirk Franklin has been announced for the grand opening of a memorial in Alabama to victims of lynching. WSFA-TV reports that the Equal Justice Initiative announced the lineup for the April 27 concert celebrating the […]
You know her as detective Greggs on The Wire and the producer of the documentary Baltimore Rising which was inspired by the death of Freddie Frey, Sonja Sohn is back as Laverne on the Showtime show The Chi. “It’s produced and created by Lena Waithe and Common,” explained Sohn. “They really wanted to explore the humanity and sensationalism behind the South Side […]
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In rapper Common’s eyes, Jerry Jones is showing a “slave owner mentality” by stating he’ll bench any player that doesn’t stand during the National Anthem. TMZ caught up with Glory rapper as he was entering his car. Common points out the people should pay close attention to the lyrics that Francis Scott Key wrote in the National […]
Common has enjoyed incredible heights during his hip-hop career, and has recently added an Emmy to his growing tally of awards. With the Emmy, a Grammy and Oscar Award win under his belt, he becomes the first rapper to get this close to the elusive “EGOT” designation. The artist born Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr., […]
09/15/17- Common is the first rapper to win an Emmy award. He has an Emmy and a Grammy and just needs a Tony award. But above all that he won himself a Serena too! Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Sign Up For Our Newsletter!
