It’s official, Just Wright star Common and Serena Williams are no longer an item. Word trickled down a while ago that the duo were split, but he’s now confirmed it. That’s not all that’s going on with the rapper/actor.
In an interview with Fox News in Chicago, Common declared:
“I am single. I am a single man, definitely.”
The interview also touched on Common’s efforts to gives youths a boost.
Common spoke about giving back to his hometown, and about his hope to inspire a brighter future for the youth.
“I really want them to know that greatness is within them.”
In partnership with the Kanye West Foundation, Common, Lupe Fiasco, and Kanye West himself visited three Chicago Public schools on Tuesday, and a reward for a job well done. As part of an incentive to win tickets to West’s Chicago Theatre performance in 2009, approximately 3,000 students got their grades up, attended class more often, and were on their best behavior in school.
This year, the competition winners at Marshall, Farragut and Julian got to see their music idols up close and personal. By visiting and performing at these schools in person, Common tried to make a direct connection with these kids, let them know that their hard work is important, and that hard work will get them where they want to go in life.
“It’s different, from me being able to just go and give money, and do something that’s distant,” the rapper explained. “It’s being able to be in their school where they go, every day, to work and try to achieve… To be able to pay homage and respect to them. That’s why I like to do it.”
We don’t know what all went on between Common and Madame Serena, but we support stars using their money and fame to encourage kids to do something positive with their lives.
