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mtv.com - 10/12/2009
Common Wants To Curb Chicago Youth Violence
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Following death of Derrion Albert, rapper says it's 'our responsibility' to teach kids to value their own lives. By Steven Roberts, with additional reporting by Jayson Rodriguez Common Photo: MTV News In the wake of the tragic death of 16-year-old Derrion Albert, many hip-hop artists have spoken out about violence, not only among the youth of Chicago, but in other cities like Atlanta and Newark. Nas wrote an open letter to Chicago teens following the honor student's ...
Common, The Roots and Big Daddy Kane Blend At Hennessy Artistry Series 2009 Houston (video)
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youtube.com - 10/7/2009
Common, The Roots and Big Daddy Kane Blend At Hennessy Artistry Series 2009 Houston (video)
— youtube.com — Common, Black Thought and The Roots blended with surprise guest Big Daddy Kane on Aint No Half-Steppin... at the 2009 Hennessy Artistry Series event at Houstons... Common, The Roots and Big Daddy Kane Blend At Hennessy ...

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mtv.com - 10/14/2009
Common Promises 'Raw Hip-Hop' On Believer Album
— mtv.com — MC says working with Chicago producers Kanye West, No I.D. and Twilite Tone is like 'going home... again.' By Jayson Rodriguez Common Photo: MTV News After venturing left with a more dance-oriented sound for Universal Mind ... Common Promises 'Raw Hip-Hop' On Believer Album

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Common and Hennessy Artistry: I wouldnt exist if I wasnt able to blend (video)
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Common and Hennessy Artistry: I wouldnt exist if I wasnt able to blend (video)
— youtube.com — Common, co-curator with The Roots of the 2009 Hennessy Artistry series, explains why blending is essential to... his own artistry. Next up: NYC 10/7. For more, ... Common and Hennessy Artistry: I wouldnt exist if I wasnt ...

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Common Wants To Curb Chicago Youth Violence
STREET KNOWLEDGE MEDIA — ... show in New York, and the legendary Chicago MC echoed their sentiments. “For me, I grew up around it, but I have a great mom, have a wonderful stepfather and great family around, and I know every kid is not provided that blessing which we should naturally have,” Common said. Continue article at MTVNews.com

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