Common Explains The Business of "Conscious Rap" With Forbes

Common recently caught up with Forbes for an interview on the business of “Conscious Rap.” You’ll

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Common recently caught up with Forbes for an interview on the business of “Conscious Rap.” You’ll hear the Chicago native touch on some business aspects of his career that he rarely speaks about, notably his voice of reason for social issues and raising awareness of injustices across the world through music. He also chimes in the top earning Forbes “Hip Hop Cash Kings” list that released yesterday as well, press play above to watch.

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