The Dreamer Songfacts reports that Maya Angelou admitted to the New York Post that she regretted collaborating with Common after hearing the final track. "I had no idea that Common was using the piece we had done together on (a track) in which he also used the 'N' word numerous times… I'm surprised and disappointed," she said. "I don't know why he chose to do that. I had never heard him use that (word) before. I admired him so much because he wasn't singing the line of least resistance. The renowned poet later called in to BET's 106… read more
The Dreamer Songfacts reports that Maya Angelou admitted to the New York Post that she regretted collaborating with Common after hearing the final tr… read more
The Dreamer Songfacts reports that Maya Angelou admitted to the New York Post that she regretted collaborating with Common after hearing the final track. "I had no idea that Common … read more
Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. (born March 13, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois), better known by his stage name Common (previously Common Sense), is a Grammy award winning rapper, author and actor known for lyrics that focus on love and spirituality. Signed to Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music, many people describe him as being a conscious hip hop artist who makes songs that send a message. He debuted in 1992 with the album Can I Borrow a Dollar? and maintained a significant underground following into the late 90s, after which he gained notable mainstream success through his work with the Soulqua…read more
Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. (born March 13, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois), better known by his stage name Common (previously Common Sense), is a Grammy award winning rapper, author and actor known… read more
Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. (born March 13, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois), better known by his stage name Common (previously Common Sense), is a Grammy award winning rapper, author and actor known for lyrics that focus on love and spiritualit… read more