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3. Common - I used to love H.E.R.

Reminiscin' when it wasn't all business
If it got where it started

Went from turntables to mp3s
From "Beat Street" to commercials on Mickey D's

Not about the money, those studs was mic checking her
But I respected her, she hit me in the heart

I might've failed to mention that this chick was creative
Once the man got to her, he altered her native
Told her if she got an image and a gimmick
That she could make money, and she did it like a dummy
Now I see her in commercials, she's universal
She used to only swing it with the inner-city circle

But I'mma take her back hoping that the shit stop
Cause who I'm talking bout y'all is hip-hop

QUESTIONS:

1. Do you remember the 1st time you heard this song? Did you know this was about hip-hop?

2. Do you agree with Common's sentiment? Does this still ring true today? Why or Why not?

3. Did you know about the beef that resulted after this song was released?

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