(CNN)-- The rapper Common wants to take hip-hop in a new direction, he says, and he has an unsuspecting ally -- President-elect Barack Obama. Obama "is going to change hip-hop for the better ...

And to help spread the good news, T-Mobile enlisted the help of Grammy-award-winner, Common. As the rapper, actor and activist entered the gym at 1930 Randall Ave., he was greeted with emphatic ...

all came out to celebrate MLK weekend and the BET Honors at the “Hennessy VS BET Honors After Party” event at The […] Common – ‘This Is Hip Hop’ Directed by Court Dunn [Video ...

Hours in, the energy was still as vibrant and dynamic as it was when the show began. Sparking the crowd’s enthusiasm with a ...

Since releasing his debut album in 1992, Common has had a lot of success. Along with his solo work, the rapper was a member of the Soulquarians alongside D'Angelo, Mos Def and Q-Tip. He's also ...

Common On BET’s 106 & Park Rapper, actor and author Common made an appearance on BET’s 106 & Park yesterday. During his time on the BET set, the Chi-town MC talked about his new book.

“He wants to be a rapper.” She gave me his number ... I hope he always does. Common is a Grammy-winning recording artist ...