On Location: Common @ The Hard Rock Cafe

On Location: Commmon @ The Hard Rock Cafe

Crowd Controller - Common controls the crowd during the Windows Musicology 101 To Benefit VH1's Save The Music Foundation event in Universal City, CA on Monday.

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Crowd Controller - Common controls the crowd during the Windows Musicology 101 To Benefit VH1's Save The Music Foundation event in Universal City, CA on Monday.

Act Up - Darrin Henson hits up the Hard Rock Cafe for Common's performance at the Windows Presents Musicology 101 To Benefit VH1's Save The Music Foundation performance.

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Act Up - Darrin Henson hits up the Hard Rock Cafe for Common's performance at the Windows Presents Musicology 101 To Benefit VH1's Save The Music Foundation performance.

One & Only - During his performance at the Hard Rock Cafe, Common chose one lucky fan to sit onstage with him during his performance.

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One & Only - During his performance at the Hard Rock Cafe, Common chose one lucky fan to sit onstage with him during his performance.

The Rock - The scene at the Hard Rock Cafe before the Windows Presents Musicology 101 To Benefit VH1's Save The Music Foundation performance.

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The Rock - The scene at the Hard Rock Cafe before the Windows Presents Musicology 101 To Benefit VH1's Save The Music Foundation performance.

All Smiles - Common not only lit up the crowd with his infectious energy, but also his contagious smile.

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All Smiles - Common not only lit up the crowd with his infectious energy, but also his contagious smile.

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Reach Out - Before hitting the stage for the Windows Presents Musicology 101 To Benefit VH1's Save The Music Foundation performance, Common greeted a couple of his fans outside the venue.

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Reach Out - Before hitting the stage for the Windows Presents Musicology 101 To Benefit VH1's Save The Music Foundation performance, Common greeted a couple of his fans outside the venue.

That's My DJ - DJ Felli Fel hits the red carpet for the Windows Presents Musicology 101 To Benefit VH1's Save The Music Foundation event.

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That's My DJ - DJ Felli Fel hits the red carpet for the Windows Presents Musicology 101 To Benefit VH1's Save The Music Foundation event.

Red Carpet Runners - Common and comedian, Alex Thomas, share a couple of words before Common's performance.

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Red Carpet Runners - Common and comedian, Alex Thomas, share a couple of words before Common's performance.

Kevin Hart - My first instinct was to save myself because you know, at the end of the day, I don’t want to die, you know? I don’t know if you guys know, but weaves are the most flammable thing out.

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Funny Man - Comedian, Kevin Hart, was in attendance as well.

Talk Time - Common conducts a short interview before his performance.

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Talk Time - Common conducts a short interview before his performance.

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To The Wire - Idris Elba from the critically acclaimed HBO series, The Wire, stops by the Hard Rock Cafe for Common's performance.

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To The Wire - Idris Elba from the critically acclaimed HBO series, The Wire, stops by the Hard Rock Cafe for Common's performance.

All Of The Above - An aerial view of Common's performance at the Hard Rock Cafe.

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All Of The Above - An aerial view of Common's performance at the Hard Rock Cafe.