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
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
References
Fast Facts
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Name
Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr.
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Previously known as
Common Sense
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Born
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Hometown
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Labels
Relativity Records, MCA, G.O.O.D. Music, Geffen Records
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Debut album
Can I Borrow a Dollar?
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Fact:
Was a member of the Soulquarians
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Attended
Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Major
Business administration
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Daughter
Omoye Assata Lynn
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Dated
