EXCLUSIVE: Public Enemy, Ice Cube & More In Crosshairs Of Dr. Khalid Muhammad’s Estate
Dr. Khalid Muhammad’s estate sued labels over Tupac, Public Enemy, and D’Angelo songs, demanding \$5M per track for unlicensed voice samples.
Pete Rock Graciously Accepts Grammy Defeat After Common Collab Loses To Doechii
The prodigious producer was up for a Best Rap Album trophy for his collaboration with Common, “The Auditorium Vol. 1,” and Best Rap Performance for “When the Sun Shines Again” featuring Posdnuos.
Common & Pete Rock Facing Potential Lawsuit From Outspoken OG MC Shan?
Pete Rock and Common may have to face the legal eagle known as MC Shan!
AllHipHop’s Top Hip-Hop/Rap Albums Of 2025
2024 was a crazy year, but it was actually a really good year for Hip-Hop. Check out some of the best albums of the year, but we left space for you to tell us YOUR favorite!
Jennifer Hudson & Common Bonded Over Shared Chicago Roots
Jennifer Hudson and Common credit their Chicago roots for sparking the connection that led to their blossoming relationship.
Happy Birthday MC Lyte! Check Out “MAKE A LIVIN'”
MC Lyte is back with new music – on her birthday!
Common Forced To Address Jennifer Hudson Marriage Talk On National Television
Common and his girlfriend Jennifer Hudson discussed his past comments about marriage on her nationally syndicated talk show.
De La Soul’s “Oodles Of O’s” Pop-Up Donut Shop Gets Q-Tip “Out The House”
Common, Statik Selektah and an elusive Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest were among the many special guests who showed up to the one-day only event.
MC Shan Calls Common & Pete Rock “Men Of Respect” After Getting Surprise Check
According to the Juice Crew O.G., he received a check out of the blue for the sample of “The Bridge” found on the duo’s new single, “Wise Up.”
Common Praises Leaders Like Barbara Lee, Lisa Blunt Rochester, And Angela Alsobrooks In Senate Races
Rapper and activist Common rallies support for black women running for Congress, emphasizing the need for diversity and representation in politics.
Cam’ron On Possibly Sleeping With Erykah Badu: “She Can’t Get Nowhere Near Me”
Killa Cam discusses the legendary singer’s fabled “Badu Box.”
Drake Is Hip-Hop According To Common: “He’s An Incredible Artist”
Common and Drake going to be super, stupid locked in now—watch!?
Common Talks Rumored Relationship With Jennifer Hudson
The two Academy Award winners are set to appear together on TV.
Jennifer Hudson On Dating Common: “Definitely Not An Entanglement”
Jennifer Hudson pretty much confirmed she’s dating rap star/actor Common in a new interview. Read more.
Common Teases Album With Pete Rock And Reflects On Hip-Hop 50
Common was one of the many rappers who performed at the star-studded Hip-Hop 50 Live at Yankee Stadium in August.
Jennifer Hudson Says Common Is A “Beautiful Man”— Wants To Collab
Jennifer Hudson is down to do a music collaboration with her rumored love interest, rapper, Common.
Tiffany Haddish Calls Cap On Common’s Claim Their Breakup Was “Mutual”
In an interview with The Washington Post, the comedic actress admitted she was caught off guard by the split—even though Common initially described it as a “mutual” decision.
Common Says Working On “Silo” Set Is “Depressing”
Common admitted to feeling a bit “depressed” while working on the Apple TV+ show “Silo,” set in a giant underground silo, where he plays the head of security.
Big Daddy Kane Provides Update On His Doc Starring Eminem, J. Cole, Common & More
In a recent interview with AllHipHop, the Hip-Hop pioneer also named Conway The Machine, J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar among true lyricists.
Common & Jennifer Hudson’s Romance Heats Up In Chicago—But Her Fans Are Concerned
On March 13, Hudson shared a photo of herself with Common, asking her fans to wish him a happy birthday. Instead, she was met with comments such as “you’re too good for him” and he’s “emotionally unavailable.”
