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Common is a Chicago born rapper and occasional actor whose lyrical content focuses on spirituality and social awareness.
Common was selected as one of People's "Sexy & Single Men of 2009."People: Sexy & Single Men of '09
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Fast Facts
- Name: Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr.
- Previously known as: Common Sense
- Born: March 13, 1972
- Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
- Labels: Relativity Records, MCA, G.O.O.D. Music, Geffen Records
- Debut album: Can I Borrow a Dollar?
- Was a member of the Soulquarians
- Attended: Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Major: Business administration
- Daughter: Omoye Assata Lynn
- Dated: Erykah Badu
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Career
His first major label album, Like Water for Chocolate, received widespread critical acclaim and its single, "The Light", received a 2001 Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance. 2005's Be received equal critical acclaim and was nominated in the 2006 Grammy Awards for Best Rap Album. Common has a burgeoning acting career, landing significant roles in such films as Smokin' Aces, Street Kings, and American Gangster. -
Discography
- 1992: Can I Borrow a Dollar?
- 1994: Resurrection
- 1997: One Day It'll All Make Sense
- 2000: Like Water for Chocolate
- 2002: Electric Circus
- 2005: Be
- 2007: Finding Forever
- 2008: Universal Mind Control
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RT @Bears_News: Chicago Bears and Ethiopia,What do They Have in Common? http://bit.ly/NdLkA
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RT @MarkFritz: INSPIRES ACTION: All successful leaders have one thing in common. They all inspire action.
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Mr. @caybest, meet @Mr_R0b0t0... You both have something major in common...
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Small bananas to some! but a triumph for the common man I say!
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RT @MarkFritz INSPIRES ACTION: All successful leaders have one thing in common. They all inspire action.
@paulusthebrit | November 08, 2009 05:08 PM
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Like Water for Chocolate - $13.98
It's no coincidence that most top 40 rappers are under 25: rap revels in misspent youth. Which makes Common's adventures in adulthood so interesting. He's an astounding lyricist, always has been. But with Like Water for Chocolate h...
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Nothing in Common - $9.95
Amazon.com: Nothing in Common: Tom Hanks, Jackie Gleason, Eva Marie Saint, Hector Elizondo, Barry Corbin, Bess Armstrong, Sela Ward, Cindy Harrell, John Kapelos, Carol Messing, Bill Applebaum, Mona Lyden, Anthony Starke, Julio Alonso, Jane ...
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Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings (Wiley Investment Classics) - $19.95
Amazon.com: Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings (Wiley Investment Classics) (9780471445500): Philip A. Fisher, Ken Fisher: Books
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