Common playing a benefit at Metro next week

We've partnered with the City of Chicago, The Night Ministry and the Common Ground Foundation to help homeless youth in Chicago. Be part of our cause, and come visit our new retail locations with a $20 donation - in exchange we'll give you a ticket to see Chicago native Common perform live! [Virgin Mobile]

Common is playing Metro on Thursday, July 26 as part of a Virgin Mobile-presented benefit show for homeless youth. The Common Ground Foundation, as you might imagine, is run by Common and strives to better urban communities. Tickets will ONLY be available in exchange for a $20 donation at the Wrigleyville Virgin Mobile store (2562-64 N. Clark St.) on Saturday (7/21) and Sunday (7/22) from noon-2PM both days.

Common released his most recent album, The Dreamer/The Believer, in December of 2011. Check out a few videos from the album below...