The Herd with Colin Cowherd Joe and Jada - Common on Fat Joe SAVING HIS LIFE in Ice Cube beef, Chicago hip hop & Jennifer Hudson
Oct 30, 2025
Common, an award-winning rapper and actor from Chicago, joins Fat Joe and Jadakiss for an engaging conversation. They dive into the extraordinary moment when Fat Joe saved Common's life during his beef with Ice Cube. Common shares insights about his influential song 'I Used To Love H.E.R.' and its connection to the film 'Brown Sugar.' He also reflects on his transition to acting, starring in 'John Wick: Chapter 2,' and details his work composing the NBA on Prime Video theme. Prepare for a heartfelt discussion on relationships, integrity, and the impact of hip-hop culture!
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Early Video Boost Connected Chicago To NYC
- Fat Joe featured Common in his music video early in their careers, bringing Chicago exposure to New York audiences.
- That appearance meant a lot to Common and helped connect him to the New York hip-hop scene.
Joe Saves Common During West Coast Confrontation
- Fat Joe physically intervened during a heated confrontation on the West Coast to protect Common and begged the aggressors to stop.
- The intervention de-escalated the situation and ended the beef after that day.
Seek Spiritual Guidance For Big Decisions
- Seek spiritual grounding when making major relationship and life decisions.
- Common says he consults God first to guide career, purpose, and relationships like his marriage to Jennifer Hudson.
