Common's OSU Exclusive Freestyle! (video)

This past Monday, Common took a quick stop at Ohio State University as a guest speaker. Before he gave his words of wisdom, he spit a 2 minute freestyle for the crowd as an introduction.

Common – Stay Schemin’ (Drake Diss)

Despite the fact that the Rick Ross’ Rich Forever was undoubtably the most downloaded mixtape last week, many hip-hop fans have paid closer attention to the Drake verse that was seemingly directed at Chicago rapper Common on the French Montana assisted, “Stay Schemin’” track.

Although Drake didn’t say Common’s name, Common has already replied with a diss record over the same beat and has specifically called out Drake for his use of singing during his raps and the sensitive nature of some of his songs.

“My motto is Chicago b**ch, everybody know you’re sweet, what the problem is? / Don’t play dumb, I’m the one that acknowledged it, son of a b**ch I imagine what you father is/She said how you make your oppponent?/The rapper of the moment, the style he don’t own it…

And later Common raps:

Can’t say a ni**a name but you rap about a ni**as wife, you sho’ black and white tryna live a ni**a’s life/I’m taking too long with this amateur guy, you aint wet nobody ni**a, you Canada Dry. “

While the nature of the beef is unclear, some speculate that it could be centered around professional tennis star Serena Williams, who is rumored to have been involved with both artists.

“Soft ni**a, make no mistake, I’m taking to Drake,” Common concluded.

To make matters worse for Drake, Common concluded the song with Destiny Child’s song, “Say My Name” repeating in the background of the track.

Drake has not yet replied on Twitter or in any interviews as of press time.**Common has the last verse on this remix. Via MTV Rapfix.

Common - The Dreamer/The Believer Album Preview

A week ahead of its official release, Common drops a full album stream of ‘The Dreamer/The Believer’. First reviews of the new album are very good, so make sure to go through the entire piece. You can pre-order the album here.

Common’s Album Cover for “The Dreamer / The Believer”

"We now have the official album art for Common’s upcoming album, The Dreamer/The Believer. I’m curious to hear what the symbolism is behind this cover (cues conspiracy theorists for answers)."

Source:  HHU