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I could give a damn about the things that they say

“They Say“ is a response to his critics that say negative things about his career, and how he tries to maintain his original values while having the desire for success. Common was a highly regarded underground artist who spoke often about social issues and “Afro-centricity”. He would speak about the vices of the hip-hop game and how easy it was for commercial rappers to make meaningless lyrics. Slowly, he became more commercially successful and even did a Gap commercial (sell-out!) and was highly criticized for being a hypocrite. View wiki
“They Say“ is a response to his critics that say negative things about his career, and how he tries to maintain his original values while having the … read more
“They Say“ is a response to his critics that say negative things about his career, and how he tries to maintain his original values while having the desire for success. Common was a high… read more

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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

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