When two South Side natives link up, you know the conversation is DIFFERENT.
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Chicago News Anchor Samantha Chatman just released her interview with Common, and it’s the talk of the town! No topic was off limits – including Common’s career and childhood, the state of the Chicago music scene, his love life, Jennifer Hudson, resolving his beef with Ice Cube and SO much more. Straight from a true living legend, Samantha and Common are blessing us ALL in this new episode. Watch now:
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