Earlier this week, news broke that Dr. Maya Angelou wasn’t too pleased about Common using the n-word on their collaborated track, “The Dreamer.” The legendary author contributed a poem to Common track, but had no idea that the Chicago-native would be using the term so loosely. (VIEW POST)
On the same day, Common stopped by BET’s 106th & Park to promote his newest album, The Dreamer, The Believer. What he didn’t know was that Maya Angelou would be calling in to address the stories about her reaction. What did she have to say? Peep the video below to hear her wise words.Random note: Common’s facial expression in the video made him look scared and nervous at the same time! LOL Continue
Looks like rapper turned actor Common is in trouble for his music/words again. This time he has upset legendary poet Maya Angelou!
According to reports, Maya is upset that she is featured on a song that uses the N-Word and other profane words. The song, “The Dreamer” is featured on Common’s newest album, The Dreamer/The Believer and is a motivational song about achieving your dreams. However, Maya didn’t realize her poem would be used on that particular song.
——- “I had no idea that Common was using the piece we had done together on [a track] in which he also used the ‘N’ word numerous times. “I’m surprised and disappointed. I don’t know why he chose to do that. I had never heard him use that [word] before. I admired him so because he wasn’t singing the line of least resistance. ——-
Common also spoke to the post and admitted that he didn’t tell her she would be used on that particular song, but she knows that he uses the N-Word.
——- “She knows I do use the word,” he told The Post. “She knows that’s part of me. I told her what ‘The Dreamer’ was about and what I wanted to get across to people,” he says. “I wanted young people to hear this and feel like they could really accomplish their dreams.” ——-
According to Common, they have agreed to disagree on the subject. If you remember earlier this year, Common was under fire for being invited to perform poetry at the White House because of his past songs/poems that talked negatively about America and past Presidents (READ STORY HERE).
Check out “The Dreamer,” a track from Common‘s upcoming studio album, The Dreamer, The Believer. The No-ID-produced song features an original spoken word piece by the honorable poet and author, Ms. Maya Angelou. The Dreamer, The Believerdrops for the world to hear on December 20th, just in time for the holidays! You can pre-order a copy (or two) on iTunes or on Amazon.
In related news, Common dropped by the Chelsea Lately show and talked about his music, love for women and how he only uses his memory after coming up with dope lyrics. Now THAT’s a gift. Interview is down below. Continue
Legendary poet/writer and activist Maya Angelou attended ‘The African Continuum: Celebrating Diversity, Recognizing Contributions of People of African Descent’ exhibit in the Visitors Lobby of the United Nations’ North East Gallery in NYC…She’ll be featured on the hip-hop track, “The Dreamer”, off of Common’s upcoming album…
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and is a motivational song about achieving your dreams. However, Maya didn’t realize her poem would be used on that particular song.
but she knows that he uses the N-Word.
