From Q-Tip‘s hints to Pusha T‘s clarification, Common tells Vulture that G.O.O.D. Music’s Cruel Winter compilation is probably not going to happen. Does G.O.O.D. Music really have a Cruel Winter album coming? Oh, yeah, nah, nah. I don’t think that’s happening. It was more of a rumor

Pardon the angle. As the inauguration festivities are underway in D.C., Common performed at last night’s “Generation Now” party and was joined by John Legend for “The Light”.

Jhené Aiko lays out her sweet vocals while Common spits an inspiring verse for Cocaine 80s latest tune. Off their Flower of Life EP coming soon. fakeshoredrive

Common’s got one busy year ahead of him. While plugging his film, LUV before it hits theaters January 18, Common reveals he’s releasing an EP this month to accompany the film, along with his first mixtape in April and his next album in September. Busy man. mwp

Common sat with Carson Daly to discuss his upcoming film, Luv. He also touched on his childhood in Chicago and giving back with his charity work. Luv is in theaters January 18.

Still premiering tracks, Drama has it his way and gives Toca Tuesdays his smooth groove featuring Common, Kendrick, Lloyd with Hit-Boy on the beat. Quality Street Music drops October 2. allindstrom

While discussing upcoming movie roles with MTV, Common says he’s already started the recording process of his next album, which he’s eyeing to release at the top the year. “I am writing a new album. It will be coming out in January, and I’m looking forward to that,” Common said. “My stuff will come at the top of the year maybe some songs out there on the street level, I’m going to work with No I.D. and looking to hopefully […]

During the ongoing Fashion Week in NYC, Common performed last night at the Case-Mate mobile fashion stage, which was also live streamed. Above, he does what he does best.

After making its debut at Sundance Festival, Uncle Lonnie’s next flick, LUV is set to hit theaters on November 9 and here’s the official trailer. Peep a scene from the film here. An orphaned 11-year-old boy is forced to face the unpleasant truth about his beloved uncle during one harrowing day in the streets of Baltimore. hhnm

No I.D. and Com sure make good music together. Today, the producer treated the Internet with an unreleased record. Dope, but sounds like Com phoned the vocals in.

After Chris Rock’s statement on rappers killing their careers once going into film, Com fires back stating when he’s doing music, the music is his main focus. Com surely proved just that with his last album.

“Serena Williams, peace to her gettin’ the gold. You know she got soul.” Give Common a random word and he will manage to cover it off the top. And while on Sway’s morning show’s here’s how he put it down. Here’s a word: Dope! After the jump, he speaks on Cruel Summer. UPDATE: Another freestyle.

Common also participated in the Osheaga Music Festival this past weekend in Montreal. And during his set, he kicked a three-minute freestyle. Check the rhyme. hhnm

Common can’t get enough of “Otis”. So on Thursday, he gave it another run at the Metro during for Chicago’s Homeless Youth benefit concert. Same beat, different rhymes. Com, you got the juice now. fakeshoredrive

Philadelphia celebrated Independence Day yesterday with the Wawa Welcome America concert. Common was one of the performers and here’s a freestyle dedicated to the City of Brotherly Love. Sidebar: Hip-Hop Medley

Common was one of the headliners at this year’s Summer Camp Festival in Chillicothe, Illinois. After performing a number of his tracks, he ended up spitting a new freestyle over “Otis”. He makes it look so easy. hhnmvia perajok

Cocaine 80s has been keeping raw and uncut with a string of dope (No pun intended) music. Here’s the latest off their EP, Express OG. Download the project in its entirety here.

Last month, Common and Chris Paul helped Jeep Wrangler and the USA Basketball celebrate their new partnership at the L.A. Center Studios in Cali. Here’s a recap of the event and Lonnie’s performance.

As part of yesterday’s 15th Annual Fundraiser for The See Forever Foundation and Maya Angelou Schools in D.C., Common took to the mic with a live band for some inspiring words. hhnm

NBA star Chris Paul shows off his skills on the court while Common narrates over his “The Believer” track for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler and USA basketball team’s new commercial. hhnm