TUNE-IN: COMMON Appears and RAP BATTLES on Today's Episode of THE RAW WORD with Guest Co-Host and EP, ICE-T and Co-Host Dr. Michael Eric Dyson

**TUNE-IN**

COMMON APPEARS ON TODAY’S EPISODE OF THE RAW WORD FOR AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND RAP BATTLE

ACADEMY AWARD, GOLDEN GLOBE AND GRAMMY WINNING ARTIST CHATS – AND RAP BATTLES – WITH HOST DR. MICHAEL ERIC DYSON AND GUEST HOST ICE-T TO DISCUSS MUSIC, MEDIA AND MORE!!!

When asked about the possibility of an EGOT… “I want to be on Broadway, but see my whole thing is when I pursue the art man, I don’t want to be like I’m going for it for an award. I just do what comes from the heart.” – Common

When asked about “Ice & Coco”… “Reality shows are very interesting. You gotta get in and get out with your life, and trying to entertain people with your life, it’s hard.” – Ice-T

Friday, March 23, 2018 – On today’s episode of The Raw Word, host Dr. Michael Eric Dyson will be joined – and challenged to a rap battle – by Grammy, Golden Globe and Academy Award winner Common and guest co-host and series’ executive producer, musical legend Ice-T. During the conversation, Dyson and Ice-T will cover everything from Common’s executive producing and acting role on the hit Showtime series, “The Chi,” and his decision to branch out in a new direction with the formation of his new jazz band, August Greene. Also on today’s episode, Ice-T discusses his thoughts on his former hit reality series, “Ice & Coco.”

The other guests on today’s episode include Sofia Whylie, who will chat about her role on Disney’s series, “Andi Mack;” and Chef and Co-Owner of D’Amore’s Famous Pizza, Caroline D’Amore will also appear and show co-hosts Dr. Michael Eric Dyson and Claudia Jordan how to make a delicious pizza.

ABOUT THE SHOW

Daytime gets a dose of no-holds barred honesty, energy and witty commentary courtesy of one of the country's most outspoken cultural voices, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson. The syndicated talker which launched a four week test run on select Sinclair affiliates, also features co-hosts Claudia Jordan (“The Celebrity Apprentice,” “The Real Housewives of Atlanta”), Psychologist Dr. Dan Ratner and Executive Producer Ice-T will guest host a number of episodes.  Irreverent and witty at its core, The Raw Word is a daily talk show that specializes in a new kind of narrative – where the ordinary and the extraordinary get equal billing and where the conversation focuses squarely on what we all have in common vs. pointing to our differences. The perfect mix of celebrity and human interest, Dyson will put a spotlight on the relevant and relatable – whether he is going one-on-one with one of Hollywood’s top A-listers or is engaging in meaningful dialogue with someone who could be your next-door neighbor, Dyson’s goal is to give audiences what they’ve been craving – a show where love of life and laughter rule the day and a place where they can expect the unexpected. Unfiltered and uncensored in every way – Dr. Michael Eric Dyson always says exactly what you’re thinking.

The Raw Word can be seen on the following stations:

WPNT Pittsburgh, PA — MY 2PM
WRDC Raleigh, NC — MY 2PM
WUTB Baltimore, MD (Deerfield) — MY 10AM
WUXP Nashville, TN — MY 1PM

WSMH Flint/Saginaw/Bay City, MI — FOX 9AM
WRSP Champaign/Springfield, IL — FOX 10AM
WTWC.2 Tallahassee, FL — FOX 3PM
WGXA Macon, GA — FOX 1PM

WCGV Milwaukee, WI — MY 10AM
EKRC Cincinnati, OH — CW 2PM
WMYA Greenville/Spartanburg, SC/Asheville, NC — MY 12PM
KVCW.2 Las Vegas, NV — MY 12PM

WWMT.2 Grand Rapids/Kalamazoo, MI — CW 11AM
WTTO Birmingham, AL — CW 9AM
WNYO Buffalo, NY — MY 10AM
WJTC Mobile, AL/Pensacola, FL (Deerfield) — IND 11AM

Filmed at CBS STUDIO CENTER in Studio City (Stage 15), The Raw Word is a production of MEDE (Michael Eric Dyson Enterprises) in association with Final Level Productions. The series is executive produced by Andre Jetmir (Ice & Coco, TLC's Beyond Tough), Grammy winning musician and actor Ice-T and Robert Parada; co-executive producers are Dr. Michael Eric Dyson and Keegan Heise (The Doctors, To Tell the Truth). 

Check http://rawword.com/ for more information and local listings.  Viewers can join the conversation on Twitter @therawwordtv or Facebook @TheRawWordTV