It's no doubt that there's a connection (between the blues and hip-hop). Hip-hop is definitely a child of the blues. And I… — Common Copy Share Image
Man, just believe in yourself, be able to dream, and know that there's going to be valleys and peaks. Always stay centered,… — Common Copy Share Image
Whether the people in Haiti, the young kids in Chicago that [are] going through violence, or whether you're in Atlanta or L.A.… — Common Copy Share Image
I tend to look at the good things about what's going on in life, and I do that the best I can.… — Common Copy Share Image
Come close to me baby. Let your love hold you. I know this world is crazy, but what's it without you? — Common Copy Share Image
As I got to know the people of the Civil Rights Movement, I realized... I am the hopeful black woman who was… — Common Copy Share Image
Even through the unseen, I know that God watches, From one King's dream, he was able to Barack us. — Common Copy Share Image
Raised by game where niggas ain't phased by fame. Come to the crib, get banged, they take your chain. — Common Copy Share Image
He demeanor of the Ghetto, to never stay settled. Aldermen and corrupt men play Pharaoh. — Common Copy Share Image
I'm a black man that is proud to be black, and I want to help the black community, but I love all mankind. — Common Copy Share Image
This is street radio, for unsung heroes. Riding in they regal, trying to stay legal. — Common Copy Share Image
Burn a Bush cause for peace he no push no button. Killing over oil and grease, no weapons of destruction, How can we follow… — Common Copy Share Image
I want to be the voice of the people; black, white, everyday, oppressed people. A person trying to make it and to do it… — Common Copy Share Image
Every song you make Joe is really hoe music. I heard you said you wasn't a bitch because you sing. You a bitch because… — Common Copy Share Image
I want a better world, I want love and harmony amongst people no matter what color you are, what race or what background you… — Common Copy Share Image
Black people in America have come from slavery to other forms of being oppressed and there are some things that come with that -… — Common Copy Share Image
The possibility of an Oscar is something I definitely think about and the fact that I can even say that is just a blessing.… — Common Copy Share Image
God is my guide, so I try to not judge myself too much, knowing that at the end of the day, my greatest judge… — Common Copy Share Image
