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Charlotte (CNN) -- What do Harry Reid and Wil.I.Am have in common? Well, like Common (the rapper), they and dozens of other big-name celebrities are in Charlotte this week for the Democratic National Convention.

Spotted: Celebrities Turn out for DNC

Charlotte (CNN) -- What do Harry Reid and Wil.I.Am have in common? Well, like Common (the rapper), they and dozens of other big-name celebrities are in Charlotte this week for the Democratic National Convention.

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Common Takes The Lead in 'Luv'

First debuting at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, LUV is set to hit screens November of this year with Common leading the cast in this coming-of-age story. Set in Baltimore, the story starts with Woody, played by Michael Rainey Jr., as a young boy lacking a male role model; and his uncle Vincent, played by Common. As Vincent takes his nephew to school, he decides to instead take him out for the day and show him how to be a man. What...

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2012 Democratic Convention: Rapper Common Recalls Placing His First Vote

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Following Michelle Obama's raved-about speech at the Democratic National Convention, partygoers at Charlotte's The Fillmore were treated to a lengthy set from rapper Common. The artist made the trip to the Queen City not only to support President Obama but to lend his support to the RIAA's Musicians on Call program, which brings performers to the bedsides of ailing patients.

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Common, Rock the Bells 2012: MC Pays Tribute to Chris Lighty, Delivers Solid Show

Common served some rap classics, flirted with women and gave a reminder of a loss in the hip-hop community during his performance at Rock the Bells Sunday (Sept. 2) at PNC Bank Arts Center in New Jersey.

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Common Freestyles About New Film

Check out Common's recent interview with TheGrio.com here

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