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A Candid Conversation With The Rapper Common On: Self-Worth, Fitness, Trauma, And The Evolution Of Vulnerability In Hip-Hop

Aug 14, 2024

Common, an Oscar, Golden Globe, Emmy, and Grammy-winning artist, dives deep into his journey of self-worth and vulnerability in hip-hop. He discusses the importance of the four pillars of health: food, body, mind, and soul. Common shares insights on overcoming rejection, the impact of therapy, and his meditation practice. He reflects on how hip-hop's narrative has shifted from bravado to embracing personal struggles and mental health, paving the way for authenticity and self-love in the genre.

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Common discusses his journey towards self-worth, highlighting the impact of therapy and meditation on his personal growth.

He introduces four interconnected pillars of wellness—food, body, mind, and soul—emphasizing their essential roles in achieving health.

The evolution of vulnerability in hip-hop is explored, showcasing how artists now openly discuss emotional struggles and mental health.

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The Evolution of Hip Hop Vulnerability

Recent trends in hip hop demonstrate a growing openness among artists regarding their emotional struggles and personal experiences. While early rap primarily celebrated bravado and partying, today's artists, such as Common, openly discuss mental health issues, trauma, and the importance of therapy. This shift reflects a cultural maturation within the genre, allowing for themes of vulnerability and self-exploration to come to the forefront. For instance, Common shares his own experiences with therapy and meditation, highlighting how these practices have shaped his personal and artistic growth.

Intro

6min

Embracing Self-Care and Personal Growth

21min

Transformative Challenges

5min

Mind, Body, and Hip-Hop

6min

Nourishing Body and Mind

7min

Personalized Meditation and the Evolution of Vulnerability in Hip Hop

5min

Vulnerability and Evolution in Hip-Hop

12min

Closing Thoughts and Promotional Highlights

3min

This multi-hyphenate opens up about his four pillars of health and success

Common is an Oscar, Golden Globe, Emmy, and Grammy Award–winning music artist. He is an actor and producer, and has appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films, as well as hit TV series. He is the author of One Day It’ll All Make Sense and Let Love Have the Last Word, which were both New York Times bestsellers. He was raised in Chicago and currently resides in Brooklyn.

In this episode we talk about:

Common’s relationship with self esteem growing up, and where he eventually found his own self worth.
What it’s like dealing with rejection as an artist
His book ‘And Then We Rise’
The four different wellness pillars in his book; food, the body, the mind, and the soul
The positive impact that therapy has had on his life
What his meditation practice looks like
The evolution of vulnerability in hip hop
The evolution of vulnerability in his life
And his relationship with spirituality

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