Common defends Kanye West despite slavery comment

According to his close friend Common, Kanye West’s outburst about slavery being a choice is not a big deal compared to the other issues plaguing the African-American community. 

Reporters from TMZ.com asked him if Ye’s incendiary comment will end up destroying his career. Common says he doesn’t agree with everything his fellow Chicagoan says, but he still loves him.

He is mostly annoyed, though, with the reaction to Kanye’s words. Common says that it’s distracting attention from several important issues.

As for their friendship Common made it clear that he’s got a few things to get off his chest with Kanye.