I want to be the voice of the people; black, white, everyday, oppressed people. A person trying to make it and to… — Common Copy Share Image
I think some of the most beneficial things being an artist has brought to me in film is just you're not afraid… — Common Copy Share Image
It's our responsibility for the village to say, 'Hey we're going to create these programs,' whether it's sports, creative arts, music, we… — 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… — Common Copy Share Image
I felt like I had experienced a lot of things in the first chapter of my life, and I wanted it to… — Common Copy Share Image
People that I care about, that I consider being friends of mine, most of the things I discuss with them I wouldn't… — 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
This is a broad thought, but loving yourself and having the support so that you can love yourself is the most important… — Common Copy Share Image
I was in the heart and soul of Baltimore. I definitely felt a connection to the people. They're really hard-working people that… — Common Copy Share Image
I think you really have to remember what you loved about making music in the first place. Ultimately, people can be like,… — 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… — Common Copy Share Image
I started getting more in tune with who I am by doing roles or even just being around people. — Common Copy Share Image
I wonder if these wack niggas realize they wack, And they the reason that my people say they tired of rap. — Common Copy Share Image
When I see people of my likeness, or who are somebody that I feel connected to, doing something great, I fee like… — Common Copy Share Image
I started getting more in tune with who I am by doing roles or even just being in a class and being… — Common Copy Share Image
Now I'm on the rise, doin' business with my guys. Visions realize, music [your craft] affected lives. A gift from the skies,… — Common Copy Share Image
We obviously feel destiny and purpose and do what we do, but within that are ways to help others and to inspire… — Common Copy Share Image
People always want to feel better and be inspired. Sometimes we need it. I think the conscious rapper will always be able… — Common Copy Share Image
After you make good, quality music, then it's your job to go out there and promote it and to market it and… — Common Copy Share Image
We as people have a purpose here to contribute to the Earth, to contribute to people's goodness and good life. — Common Copy Share Image
When you see people that lived their purpose and sacrificed, who are everyday people - teachers, sanitation workers, and just people from… — Common Copy Share Image
I was able to meet young black people from all over the country who were focused on education and on elevating themselves.I'm… — Common Copy Share Image
I just want people to feel like they can achieve something great in their lives. We all go through rough times, but… — Common Copy Share Image
There [are] times when I put out an album, and I don't hear my songs really on the radio a lot, and… — 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
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
![“Whether the people in Haiti, the young kids in Chicago that [are] going through violence, or whether you're in Atlanta or L.A. or Europe - it's not even color barriers for me - I go to where I know there's a lot of turmoil and pain.” quote by Common](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/acc/common-2673_atlanta_whether-the-people-in-haiti-the-young-ki_1012333.jpg)
![“Now I'm on the rise, doin' business with my guys. Visions realize, music [your craft] affected lives. A gift from the skies, to be recognized, I'm keeping my eye on the people, that's the prize” quote by Common](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7ca/common-2673_affected_now-i-m-on-the-rise-doin-business-with-m_2768516.jpg)
![“There [are] times when I put out an album, and I don't hear my songs really on the radio a lot, and it's like, Dang, I ain't inside that world. But I'm still moving some people or touching some people.” quote by Common](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b74/common-2673_albums_there-are-times-when-i-put-out-an-album_2594804.jpg)
