Chicago rapper Common has argued that the need for a union for hip-hop to be established after 50+ years of advocating for better health practices. He believes that the culture and genre have long advocated for better eating practices in their music, particularly in KRS-One's "My Philosophy" song, which he credits for his influence on his health journey. Common argues that a union like that of actors in Hollywood could provide health benefits for artists who sign with a label, such as the Screen Actors Guild union, could provide such benefits. He also expressed a desire for an independent union for those in hip-Hop culture and musicians that could have provided health care.