Promoter Michael Kitchen is on a mission to bring neo-soul and conscious hip-hop artists to Charlotte. In the last five years, he’s booked concerts with artists such as the Roots, Raheem Devaugn, Dwele and Laura Izibor at Charlotte clubs and venues. Last week, Kitchen, also known as Kitch, brought rapper Common to the Forum. Talib […]

Hip hop producers are known for digging deep in the crates for the records they use to create the songs we all know and love.  No genre is immune from being sampled!

Common appeared on “The Ellen Degeneres Show” last Thursday, and the Grammy Award-winning rapper and actor discussed Just Wright, his new romantic comedy co-starring Queen Latifah, as well as his early acting experiences. He also talked about his mother and the example she set for him, getting in shape for the film, meeting Michael Jordan […]

Queen Latifah and Common’s highly anticipated film ‘Just Wright’ opened Friday night, and it seems fans were eagerly waiting for the film’s opening. According to The Box Office Report the film grossed $8.5 million during the opening weekend, making it number 4 in weekend movie earnings.  And it seems Queen Latifah was the star – […]

VIA: TheUbranDaily.com The world is anxiously awaiting the release of “Just Wright,” the upcoming romantic comedy featuring Common and Queen Latifah. The film’s buzz has been wicked and has shown that there is an audience for positive films about black love … and great music.  To that end, Common and Latifah (or maybe it’s Dana […]

From ThinkCommon.com In anticipation of his new movie Just Wright, Common has been putting out mixtapes of music inspired by the movie. In this latest installment he culls the soul of Patrice Rushen, Roy Ayers Music Project and many more.

Queen Latifah and Common hit the red carpet at the premiere of Just Wright along with tons of other celebs!

Celebs flocked to the Death At A Funeral premiere in Los Angeles.

Erykah Badu sat down with Chelsea Handler to talk about her new album, her ‘controversial’ video for “Window Seat,” rappers falling in love with her, and her mother being obsessed with Outkast’s “Miss Jackson.” She was also reluctant to give the talk show host advice on how to bag black men.

Watch the brand new trailer for JUST WRIGHT, starring Queen Latifah, Common, Paula Patton, Phylicia Rashad, Laz Alonso, and Pam Grier. The film opens in theatres everywhere May 14th.