Common is an American hip hop recording artist and actor from Chicago, Illinois.
In 2011, Common launched 'Think Common Entertainment', his own record label imprint.
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Birth Name: Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. Also Known As: Common Sense Born: March 13, 1972 (age 52) From: Chicago, Illinois, United States Genre(s):
Hip hop Occupation(s):
Rapper,
actor,
writer Active From: 1991–present Associated Acts:
Erykah BaduGOOD MusicJ DillaKanye WestPharrellTalib Kweli
Cocaine 80s
Soulquarians Did You Know:
• Common is the son of former ABA basketball player Lonnie Lynn
• He is a supporter of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)
Awards: 2003
Grammy Award for Best R&B Song for
Love of My Life
BET Award for Video of the Year and Viewer's Choice for
Love of My Life
2006
Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by Duo or Group for
Southside
BET Hip Hop Award - Element Award for Lyricist of the Year
2007
BET Hip Hop Award for Lyricist of the Year
BET Hip Hop Award for CD of the Year for 'Finding Forever'