Common Talks 'Nobody's Smiling' + More With Elliott Wilson

Common discusses the forthcoming Nobody's Smiling LP, his love for Chi-Town & more with Elliott Wilson in an exclusive interview for latest installment of The Truth. Their talk comes ahead of Com's forthcoming album, which is scheduled to drop on July 22nd via ARTium/Def Jam. The project - a love letter to The Chi - finds Common reaching out to the rising MC's, agitated youth, close friends and downtrodden communities in his hometown with a sincere message of hope. The pair walk and talk through a number of topics including the violence plaguing the city of Chicago, Kanye West's candor and sense of comic timing, his close friendship and professional bond with No I.D. and more. Check the footage below to watch the full interview. Pre-order the Nobody's Smiling LP via iTunes. Stay tuned for more from Common and Life + Times.