Posts with tag "Common"

Rapper Common's White House Performance Draws Criticism

Posted May 11th 2011 at 03:10 AM by Boombox Editors

Hip-hop will invade the White House, as rapper Common has just been announced as one of the performers at the celebration honoring American poetry Wednesday (May 11). The Chicago native will join the likes of Jill Scott, Elizabeth Alexander and Alison Knowles for the poetry-inspired day. The event, which will be hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama, also includes an afternoon workshop for ...

Common Gives Fans the Chance to Hang In His Studio

Posted Apr 11th 2011 at 04:15 PM by PopEater Staff

Hip-hop star Common is preparing to open his studio to one lucky fan to raise $50,000 to help kids in high risk communities. Working with Tonic.com, the Grammy-winning artist has launched a donation drive running now through the day of his Common Ground Foundation gala on April 16 where he will be honoring women who represent award-worthy leadership skills across generations including Dr. Maya ...