Common’s Girlfriend Is Inspiring Him To ‘Do More Work’

Common says dating activist and CNN correspondent Angela Rye is making him more politically engaged.

“I feel like I have a lot more work to do . . . I feel like I have to be more intelligent with the work and strategize more,” the rapper said at the Root 100 gala at Guastavino’s, where Rye was honored Thursday.

“I have to listen more and go out and do more work. It is no time for sitting back, now. This is the time to stand up, more than anything.”

As far as what causes are closest to his heart: “I am from Chicago . . . there is so much violence going on.”

The couple revealed to “Page Six TV’s” Bevy Smith in October on her Sirius­XM show that they’re dating.

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