Artist· US rapper

Common

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hip hop conscious hip hop alternative hip hop boom bap chipmunk soul hardcore hip hop jazz rap neo soul political hip hop pop rap

Common has been featured in multiple recent cultural moments, including a podcast appearance with Tim Robbins and Kyle Meredith, a performance of 'Glory' with John Legend at the Obama Center opening, and media coverage surrounding a school dance to their song that sparked public reaction. He also discussed his music and vision in a profile for ESPN's documentary on Stuart Scott.

Artist· US rapper

Common

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DancehallMag Jun 23

Tems Performs ‘Me & U’ in Crimson Gown at Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening

Tems Christina Aguilera Jennifer Hudson John Legend Common Bono Marc Anthony

Exclaim! Jun 23

Zohran Mamdani Grew Up on Canadian Hip-Hop

Young Cardamom k‐os K’naan Lupe Fiasco Common The Notorious B.I.G.

Spin Jun 23

Marcey Yates: “God Put Me Here For A Reason”

Kurupt 9th Wonder Slum Village Common J Dilla

HotNewHipHop Jun 19

Juneteenth 2026: 15 Hip Hop & Soul Classics That Celebrate Black Joy & Pride

Common Erykah Badu Ms. Lauryn Hill John Legend Kendrick Lamar Sam Cooke

NME Jun 19

Watch U2’s Bono and The Edge, Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder, Stevie Wonder and more perform at Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony

Bruce Springsteen U2 Bono Eddie Vedder Stevie Wonder Christina Aguilera Common Jennifer Hudson John Legend The Roots Tems

XXL Jun 19

Common, John Legend Perform 'Glory' at Obama Center Opening Event

Common John Legend The Features Barack Obama Michelle Obama Stevie Wonder Jennifer Hudson Christina Aguilera

Consequence of Sound Jun 18

Stevie Wonder Delivers Show-Stopping Finale Performance at Obama Center Opening

Stevie Wonder Jennifer Hudson Christina Aguilera John Legend Eddie Vedder Bruce Springsteen Common

Stereogum Jun 18

Obama Presidential Center Opens With Bruce Springsteen, U2, Stevie Wonder, Eddie Vedder, & More

Bruce Springsteen Eddie Vedder Stevie Wonder U2 Barack Obama Bono Christina Aguilera Common Jennifer Hudson John Legend

5 articles Jun 18

Bruce Springsteen Stevie Wonder U2 Barack Obama Bono Michelle Obama Christina Aguilera Common Eddie Vedder

Complex Music, NME, Pollstar +2

HotNewHipHop Jun 17

BET Awards Announces Star-Studded List Of Performers For 2026 Ceremony

Cardi B Don Toliver Common French Montana Rick Ross Doechii

Billboard Jun 17

Cardi B, Doechii & More to Perform at 2026 BET Awards: Updating List

Cardi B Doechii Druski Queen Latifah MC Lyte Ms. Lauryn Hill Teyana Taylor Sylvia Rhone

4 articles Jun 17

Barack Obama Bruce Springsteen Eddie Vedder Michelle Obama Stevie Wonder The Roots

Consequence of Sound, IQ Magazine, Loudwire +1

Billboard Jun 17

Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening to Feature Stevie Wonder, Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder, Tems, The Roots & More

Bono Bruce Springsteen Stevie Wonder Eddie Vedder Tems The Roots Barack Obama U2 Christina Aguilera Common Jennifer Hudson John Legend

EARMILK Jun 16

Atlanta rapper Keem captures the feeling of 'A Day in Heaven' on new album [Interview]

J. Cole Anderson .Paak Nas Common Jill Scott Sade

2 articles Jun 6

Jay-Z Busta Rhymes Common Hit‐Boy Killer Mike Drake Nicki Minaj

Complex Music, HotNewHipHop

Music Business Worldwide May 19

Udio CEO Andrew Sanchez on ‘walled gardens’ in AI music, Warner-Suno, and why he’s skeptical of attribution engines

R.A Sánchez Common

HipHopDX

De La Soul Drop New Single, Reveal 'Cabin In The Sky' Release Date & Features - HipHopDX

De La Soul Nas Black Thought Killer Mike Common DJ Premier Pete Rock

HipHopDX

J. Cole 'Squashes' 2Pac & Biggie's Beef On New Album 'The Fall-Off': Listen - HipHopDX

J. Cole 2Pac The Notorious B.I.G. Erykah Badu Burna Boy Tems Petey Pablo Kendrick Lamar Common

HipHopDX

Questlove Teases A Soulquarians Comeback: "The Family's Going To Get Back Together" - HipHopDX

?uestlove D’Angelo J Dilla The Roots Bilal James Poyser Prince

8 articles Jan 14

J. Cole Nas Kendrick Lamar Drake Mobb Deep 2Pac DJ Clue?

HipHopDX, Rap-Up

DancehallMag Jun 23

Tems Performs ‘Me & U’ in Crimson Gown at Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening

Tems Christina Aguilera Jennifer Hudson John Legend Common Bono Marc Anthony

Spin Jun 23

Marcey Yates: “God Put Me Here For A Reason”

Kurupt 9th Wonder Slum Village Common J Dilla

NME Jun 19

Watch U2’s Bono and The Edge, Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder, Stevie Wonder and more perform at Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony

Bruce Springsteen U2 Bono Eddie Vedder Stevie Wonder Christina Aguilera Common Jennifer Hudson John Legend The Roots Tems

Consequence of Sound Jun 18

Stevie Wonder Delivers Show-Stopping Finale Performance at Obama Center Opening

Stevie Wonder Jennifer Hudson Christina Aguilera John Legend Eddie Vedder Bruce Springsteen Common

5 articles Jun 18

Bruce Springsteen Stevie Wonder U2 Barack Obama Bono Michelle Obama Christina Aguilera Common Eddie Vedder

Complex Music, NME, Pollstar +2

Billboard Jun 17

Cardi B, Doechii & More to Perform at 2026 BET Awards: Updating List

Cardi B Doechii Druski Queen Latifah MC Lyte Ms. Lauryn Hill Teyana Taylor Sylvia Rhone

Billboard Jun 17

Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening to Feature Stevie Wonder, Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder, Tems, The Roots & More

Bono Bruce Springsteen Stevie Wonder Eddie Vedder Tems The Roots Barack Obama U2 Christina Aguilera Common Jennifer Hudson John Legend

2 articles Jun 6

Jay-Z Busta Rhymes Common Hit‐Boy Killer Mike Drake Nicki Minaj

Complex Music, HotNewHipHop

HipHopDX

De La Soul Drop New Single, Reveal 'Cabin In The Sky' Release Date & Features - HipHopDX

De La Soul Nas Black Thought Killer Mike Common DJ Premier Pete Rock

HipHopDX

Questlove Teases A Soulquarians Comeback: "The Family's Going To Get Back Together" - HipHopDX

?uestlove D’Angelo J Dilla The Roots Bilal James Poyser Prince

Exclaim! Jun 23

Zohran Mamdani Grew Up on Canadian Hip-Hop

Young Cardamom k‐os K’naan Lupe Fiasco Common The Notorious B.I.G.

HotNewHipHop Jun 19

Juneteenth 2026: 15 Hip Hop & Soul Classics That Celebrate Black Joy & Pride

Common Erykah Badu Ms. Lauryn Hill John Legend Kendrick Lamar Sam Cooke

XXL Jun 19

Common, John Legend Perform 'Glory' at Obama Center Opening Event

Common John Legend The Features Barack Obama Michelle Obama Stevie Wonder Jennifer Hudson Christina Aguilera

Stereogum Jun 18

Obama Presidential Center Opens With Bruce Springsteen, U2, Stevie Wonder, Eddie Vedder, & More

Bruce Springsteen Eddie Vedder Stevie Wonder U2 Barack Obama Bono Christina Aguilera Common Jennifer Hudson John Legend

HotNewHipHop Jun 17

BET Awards Announces Star-Studded List Of Performers For 2026 Ceremony

Cardi B Don Toliver Common French Montana Rick Ross Doechii

4 articles Jun 17

Barack Obama Bruce Springsteen Eddie Vedder Michelle Obama Stevie Wonder The Roots

Consequence of Sound, IQ Magazine, Loudwire +1

EARMILK Jun 16

Atlanta rapper Keem captures the feeling of 'A Day in Heaven' on new album [Interview]

J. Cole Anderson .Paak Nas Common Jill Scott Sade

Music Business Worldwide May 19

Udio CEO Andrew Sanchez on ‘walled gardens’ in AI music, Warner-Suno, and why he’s skeptical of attribution engines

R.A Sánchez Common

HipHopDX

J. Cole 'Squashes' 2Pac & Biggie's Beef On New Album 'The Fall-Off': Listen - HipHopDX

J. Cole 2Pac The Notorious B.I.G. Erykah Badu Burna Boy Tems Petey Pablo Kendrick Lamar Common

8 articles Jan 14

J. Cole Nas Kendrick Lamar Drake Mobb Deep 2Pac DJ Clue?

HipHopDX, Rap-Up

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