‘Between Me, You and Liberation:’ How Rapper Common Made A Righteous Departure From Homophobia 20 Years Ago
In 2023, hip-hop turns 50, and in 2022 it’s time to give Common his flowers. It was 20 years ago that the Chicago native and conscious MC bravely denounced his previous homophobia on “Between Me, You & Liberation,” a track from his 2002 album “Electric Circus.”