“Must have really thought I was God to take the life of my son” he laments, because “$315 ain’t worth your soul.”Ĭlick here to sign up for daily pro-life news alerts from “I’m sorry for takin your first breath, first step, and first cry,” his song continues. Referencing the power of music, Common revealed how one of his songs inspired his fans to veer from abortion.Īt the White House event “documenting the impact of music throughout the course of history,” Common admitted, “Our music can really change the perspective of someone’s life.” He explained, “I honestly had a song about abortion and I’ve had people come to me and say that song was the reason why I decided to have my child.”Ĭommon likely referred to his 1997 song, “Retrospect for Life.” In the lyrics, Common sings “we gotta start respectin’ life more y’all.”
The event, which consisted of local high school students, included pro-life hip-hop star Common as a special guest.
Washington, D.C.’s WUSA9 reported on an event First Lady Michelle Obama hosted in honor of military children.
This doesn’t happen every day: a pro-life message in the Obama White House – from a celebrity, no less.