Common and John Legend Win Oscar for 'Glory'
It was a glorious moment for Common and John Legend at the 87th Annual Academy Awards. The Chicago rapper and R&B crooner won the Oscar for Original Song at Sunday’s ceremony.
Their song “Glory” from the civil rights movie Selma beat out fellow nominees “Everything Is Awesome” from The Lego Movie, “Grateful” from Beyond the Lights, “I’m Not Gonna Miss You” from Glen Campbell…I’ll Be Me, and “Lost Stars” from Begin Again.
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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) February 23, 2015
They delivered a powerful acceptance speech. “This transcends race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and social status,” said Common, while John added, “Selma is now, because the struggle for justice is right now.”
GOOD LUCK TO MY FAMILY COMMON AND JOHN LEGEND ON THEIR OSCAR NOMINATION!!!!! SO PROUD OF YOU GUYS!!!!
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 22, 2015
S/O @common and @johnlegend on that Oscar win… #TrueInspirations
— PUSHA T (@PUSHA_T) February 23, 2015
ConGrats to My brothers Common & John Legend on their Oscar win! HUGH! #selmaisnow
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— Ludacris (@Ludacris) February 23, 2015
Earlier in the evening, they received a standing ovation after delivering a triumphant and emotional performance of “Glory.”