Common and Pete Rock reflect on the business side of hip-hop

Pete Rock and Common have reunited for their first album-length collaboration, "The Auditorium Vol. 1." During an interview with the AP, the two reflected on handling the business side of hip-hop.
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[redblackandgreen]

I remember when, guys would fight to get on the mic at block parties 🥳. Money 💰 wasn't even a part of the conversation back then. I was just for the love ❤️

[tomswill]

Album is spectacular. The dynamic duo.

[doejoe]

Thats when you know you're doing something for the love of the art itself.

[jaymurray]

Because in that time it wasn't about the money it was about the art form and the lyrics.

[dijondonjuan]

Exactly where I am with writing rhymes and making music. I can feel the money 💰 coming, but the art, the creativity, and the feeling, is extremely rewarding, because it brings together bright minds, pure hearts and people with purpose, fulfilling purposes.

[HeronimousPhunk]

True Hio Hop Artistry, focused on creativity, natural representation, with depth you can return to… thanks to both of you!

[tamirajohnellestyle]

Common had money anyway. He’s been a landlord for years.

[birt]

O.C. (Time's Up, '94): "Of course, you gotta pay rent, so money connects. But um I'd rather be broke and have a whole lotta respect. It's the principle of it..."

[iwapelemovement]

Deep. It's rare to hear about passion without profit these days.