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The 2015 Golden Globe nominations have been revealed. Because no Hollywood film would be complete without its soundtrack, Lorde, Lana Del Rey, John Legend, and Common are among the nominees for Best Original Song. The rest of the nominees in the musical categories are a mix of hit-makers and legends. -
DJ Premier, Royce Da 5' 9" Announce PRhyme North American Tour [FULL SCHEDULE]
Even though they just made their live debut this past Friday (Dec. 5) in New York, PRhyme, the collaboration between Slaughterhouse's Royce da 5' 9" and Gang Starr's DJ Premier, have announced a month-long tour in support of their recently released self-titled debut album. According to Billboard, "PRhyme: The Tour" kicks off on Feb. 18 in Baltimore and finishes up on March 19 and 20 at Austin's South By Southwest Festival. Tickets for the tour go on sale this Friday, Dec. 12, through PRhyme's website. -
John Legend, Common Share New Song - "Glory" - From Upcoming 'Selma' Film [LISTEN]
The nominees for the 87th Academy Awards will be announced on Jan. 15 and today, R&B singer John Legend has shared his Best Original Song hopeful -- "Glory" -- which will be featured in the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. drama, 'Selma.' The song features some socially conscious guest verses from Common, who references the recent unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, and joins the ever-growing list of artists to release tribute songs to Michael Brown. -
Kanye West Fan Makes Two-Hour Film with Footage from 'Yeezus' Tour, Hype Williams Movie to Hit Theaters [WATCH]
If you missed out on Kanye West's Yeezus tour, don't worry. One Yeezy enthusiast recently put out a two-hour film that highlights almost all of West's tour stops. John Colandra reportedly spent seven months working on the video, which features fan-shot footage. Hopefully it's enough to hold fans over until Hype Williams releases his West tour movie. -
Common Shares Admiration For Jay Electronica After Praising Chief Keef For Being Raw And Real In His Music
Common recently praised fellow Chicago rapper, Chief Keef, for being raw and real in his music. Now, he's sharing his admiration for Jay Electronica as the two embark on the 13-date "Nobody's Smiling" tour. -
Common Says He Respects Chief Keef For Being Raw And Real In His Music, Talks Working With Kanye West And More
Common recently made a stop in Paris as a part of the European leg of his tour. While there, Common spoke to Booska-P.com about fellow Chicago rapper, Chief Keef. The Nobody's Smiling rapper said he respects Keef for being raw and real in his music and discussed working with Kanye West. -
President Obama Joins Willie Nelson and John Fogerty Onstage for 'On the Road Again' [WATCH]
President Barrack Obama joined Willie Nelson, John Fogerty, Common and Mary J. Blige onstage at a tribute concert to honor American troops Thursday (Nov. 6). The group collaborated on an amped-up version of Nelson's "On the Road Again" with the president struggling to sing along. -
Willie Nelson Thinks President Obama Wants Weed Legalized: 'He May Be Happy To See It Happening'
Nelson was in D.C. this week to play a 'Salute to the Troop's benefit at the White House. Willie Nelson was in D. C. this week to play a Salute to the Troops benefit at the White House. -
Common's 'Resurrection' Is 20 Years Old; Chicago Rapper Discusses The Classic Album [WATCH]
Written and performed by Common (still Common Sense in 1994) and produced by No I.D., the record is fondly remembered today, and C recently sat down to talk about the 20-year anniversary. -
Lupe Fiasco Announces New Mixtape 'Lost in the Atlantic,' Blames Atlantic Records for Album Delay [WATCH]
Lupe Fiasco’s upcoming studio album "Tetsuo & Youth" has been delayed for a while — there were rumors of an August release date, which obviously did not happen — but today we learned he is not the one to blame. In an Instagram post from earlier today, Oct. 14, via radio.com, the Chicago rapper claimed his label Atlantic Records is holding back the release of "Tetsuo & Youth" until he gives them “a pop single,” and said that in the meantime he is "putting together a mini-project while they find one for me." This “mini-project” Fiasco is referring to is a new mixtape cleverly titled "Lost in the Atlantic," which he says was recorded “with a bunch of my friends to stay active and happy.” -
Common Announces 'Nobody's Smiling' Tour with Jay Electronica [FULL SCHEDULE]
In support of his latest album "Nobody's Smiling," Chicago rapper Common has announced the 13-date Nobody's Smiling Tour, which will kick off in Las Vegas Nov. 21 and end with two dates at the Fillmore in New York City Dec. 9 and 10. New Orleans rapper Jay Electronica will be joining Common as the opening act. -
New NBA Ad Features Common Using Spoken Word To Pump Fans Up [WATCH]
The NBA season is 18 days away, and the league decided Friday would be the perfect time get fans amped for tip-off.
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