VID: "Controversial rapper" Common's White House poem mentions Biblical heroes and the return of Jesus Christ

Mainstream rapper Common was invited to and performed at last night's "Evening of Poetry" at the White House.

The overture led to much public hand-wringing by a handful of conservatives who proved they're quite unfamiliar with Lonnie Rashin Lynn Jr.'s work. Sarah Palin tweaked him on Twitter and Karl Rove, who worked in the White House for President George W. Bush, labeled Common a "thug."

In actuality, Common is generally known as a "conscience rapper" and would probably reside near the bottom of any thinking-man's list of MCs you wouldn't want to have at such an event.

But all of that is politics. What I found most interesting is that Common's spoken word piece referenced several Biblical heroes and even the return of Jesus Christ.

Here's a clip:



Sounds like content the Fox News hounds would support if you ask me...

Common & Soulja Boy promise more positivity

How crazy is that in the same week both Common and Soulja Boy are making statements about their music getting more positive?

While it's no surprise that Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr [aka Com Sense] is talking about this shift (although I'm told his newest album belies his track record), it is noteworthy for Superman do it.

Known for his Trojan Horse dance tracks, shouts out to slave owners, and self promotion, S-Boy now says he knows kids look up to him and that he wants to change.

I appreciate the talk, but frankly want to see it in their walk.

Read:
Rapper Common: Obama will change hip-hop's attitude (CNN.com)

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Soulja Boy says "Sorry", promises positive image (AP/YouTube)