Common (rapper) quotes

Common is an American rapper, actor, and writer known for his thoughtful lyrics and influential presence in hip-hop. His music often explores themes of love, social justice, and self-empowerment. He has received multiple Grammy Awards and is recognized as a prominent activist and artist. Here are 8 of his quotes:

But once the man got you well he altered the native Told her if she got an image and a gimmick That she could make money, and she did it like a dummy Now I see her in commercials, she's universal She used to only swing it with the inner-city circle Now she be in the burbs lickin' rock and dressin' hip And on some dumb shit. (Common (rapper))
The revolution will not be televised The revolution is here. View quote
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This industry will make you lose intensity. View quote
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Never looking back, or too far in front of me. The present is a gift, and I just wanna be. View quote
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We write songs about wrong cause its hard to see right. View quote
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Tried to call, or at least beep the lord, but didn't have a touch-tone. View quote
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This is street rad-i-o, For unsung hero, Driving in the regal, trying to stay legal, My daughter found Nemo, I found the new primo, Yeah, you know how we do, we do it for the people." View quote
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Recently, John and I got to go to Selma and perform "Glory” on the same bridge that Dr. King and the people of the civil rights movement marched on 50 years ago. This bridge was once a landmark of a divided nation, but now is a symbol for change. The spirit of this bridge transcends race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and social status. The spirit of this bridge connects the kid from the South Side of Chicago, dreaming of a better life, to those in France standing up for their freedom of expression, to the people in Hong Kong protesting for democracy. This bridge was built on hope, welded with compassion, and elevated by love for all human beings. View quote
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