Common pledges to stop using anti-gay slurs

Hip-hop artist Common has declared that he won't be using anti-gay slurs in his lyrics anymore. The performer, who has got a busy year ahead of him, said that he listened to gay fans who challenged how his songs dealt with homosexuality, noting "I thought about it. I ain't here to judge 'em, so I just decided not to approach it like that."

Common's music is known for being topical and socially conscious, including a recent single "The People" that referenced Barack Obama. He previously took the n-word out of songs in his latest album, after talking with Oprah Winfrey and apologizing for his use of the slur.

Check out Common's video for "The People" after the break: