On Sunday, February 22, 2015, rapper Common won an Oscar alongside John Legend for Best Original Song for the track called 'Glory' used in the movie .
3 Hip-Hop acts that have won the coveted award
Hip Hop hasn't conquered Hollywood, but the vibrant culture has made some inroad in the world's biggest and famous award ceremony.
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Not many Hip Hop acts have won the gold statuette dedicated to the movie industry, but just as Hip Hop permeated mainstream culture in America, it has found a way to show up at the Academy Awards.
Below is a list of Hip Hop acts who have won the Oscars.
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