Common

From freestyle rapper MC Apples to the Queen of Neo-Soul, Erykah Badu's journey is one of the most compelling stories in music history. A full deep-dive into her career, iconic discography, the legendary "Window Seat" video, her relationships with Andre 3000, Common, Jay Electronica, and The D.O.C., and the confirmed quotes that reveal who she really is.

Common continues his fight against social issues with the rap video for "Letter to the Free." In the black-and-white clip, directed and shot by Bradford Young, the Chi-town rap veteran is seen rapping alongside musicians as a black box floats across the

MC Lyte's brand new track, "Dear John," featuring Common and 10Beats, is a stepping stone to help put positivity into words.

In a business where commercial popularity thrives over actual talent (in most cases), hip-hop emcee Common has always been on the cusp of greatness, especially when it comes to his real-to-life lyrics and stage show.

From Common's upcoming album Nobody's Smiling comes a track called "Real" ft. Roc Nation's Elijah Blake. In the smooth song, the Chicago-bred emcee calls out the fakes.

Common spotlights Chi-Town's violence on his new offering "War," produced by No. I.D. "It never stops, like the Muslims and Christians," raps common as he does his part to help bring change to his hometown.

The collection that is The Robert Glasper Experiment collaborate with rapper/actor Common and Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump for "I Stand Alone," track number two from the upcoming album 'Black Radio 2', the follow-up to 2012's Black Radio , out on Oct.

Common jumps on Chris Brown's hit "Fine China" to flip it for an even more Michael Jackson-inspired remix.

"Respect to JAY Z and anyone who stands up for the people," tweeted Common as the Part II to last week's Jay-Z media response " Open Letter " dropped yesterday (April 15) with a verse from the Chicago rapper.

Common has a lot going through his mind on the Cocaine 80s-assisted offering "Congratulations." On the No I.D.-produced cut, the Chi-Town Emcee plays best man to a childhood friend getting married, but it seems things isn't all positive with the bride.

Big Sean teams with his G.O.O.D. Music label-mate common for his new song "Switch Up." Produced by Million $ Mano, No I.D., and Rob Kinelski, the flashy track pays homage to those who ride for "Dance" hitmaker.

The Chicago born emcee called Common is freaking a beat for the people that thought he lost it. Just because he is doing his movie thing doesn't mean that he can't kick something off the dome.