Maya Angelou criticises Common collaboration
Poet offended by rapper's use of N-word on a track in which she appears, saying his language is 'vulgar and dangerous'
The poet Maya Angelou has criticised Common's use of the N-word. Angelou said she was "surprised and disappointed" at the rapper's language on a new track in which she appears.
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Monday, 19 December, 2011
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