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Vote For Common in the MTV VMA Nominations!

Posted 7/18/2008 by IGA

This year MTV is letting the fans decide who the nominees are for the VMA’s! Voting is now open for the Best Male and Female Video categories. Make sure to go to vma.mtv.com to vote for Common’s videos for “Drivin’ Me Wild” and "I Want You" now! Voting closes Wednesday 7/23 at 11 AM EST. Voting Starts this Friday, July 18th at 5PM PST / 8PM EST!

Common Ground Foundation Day with the Chicago White Sox

Posted 7/9/2008 by CBM

Everyone is invited to join the White Sox for a summer night at the ballpark on August 12^th and help support the Common Ground Foundation.

The Common Ground Foundation was created by Hip Hop legend, actor and children’s author Lonnie Rashid Lynn, known as “Common,” to serve as an inspiration for equality, opportunity and hope among youth in underserved communities. The Foundation is committed to empowering youth in urban neighborhoods and providing life skills needed to achieve their dreams.

On Tuesday, August 12 at 7:11 p.m., the Chicago White Sox will play the Kansas City Royals at U.S. Cellular Field. A portion of every ticket purchased on behalf of the organization via the below link will go toward the Common Ground Foundation.

Please see link for ticket information. Tickets must be purchased by July 14th with a Common Ground Foundation flyer; please use attached flyer. For more information about ordering tickets call the White Sox at 312-674-5304.

We look forward to seeing you on the South Side on August 12^th for a night of baseball in support of a tremendous cause!

» www.commongroundfoundation.org

Check out Common in Billboard!

Posted 7/8/2008 by Geffen

Billboard reviews Common's eighth record, "Invincible Summer"

"Common may be known for his stimulating lyrics, but for 'Invincible Summer,' he shamelessly admits that 'barbecues and strippers' were some of his main inspirations. 'This album isn't super thought-provoking...it's just on some fun shit.'" - Billboard

Pick up a copy of the July 12 issue of Billboard Magazine to read the full article!