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Common Brings Message Of Hope & Redemption To Folsom State Inmates

“I’m blessed to have the opportunity to connect with my brothers..."

Fresh on the heels of kicking off his Hope & Redemption TourCommon is bringing his social activism to center stage. The "Glory" rapper recently paid a visit to the Folsom State Prison in California, where he treated the inmates to a concert in part with his Imagine Justice initiative.

On Saturday (Sept. 3), Imagine Justice took to social media to share the photos of Common’s inspiring trip through its “Faces of Mass Incarceration” photo series. The photos capture the men captivated by the emcee, smiling with raised fists as the Chi-Town native performed.

“I’m blessed to have the opportunity to connect with my brothers inside Folsom State Prison and perform for them to inspire them and spread a message of hope, redemption, justice, love and compassion,” the rapper wrote in an Instagram post.

The multi-hyphenate star joins the likes of J. Cole, who recently visited San Quentin State Prison to meet with inmates on death row, fighting for prison reform. Common documented his four-day prison tour visits in a YouTube web series titled The Hope & Redemption Tour, giving viewers the opportunity to hear the heartfelt stories of the women and men facing lengthy prison sentences and what their lives are like behind bars.

Check out the photos from Common's inspiring trip to Folsom State Prison below. 

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