American rapper
Born: March 13, 1972
Common, byname of Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr., (born March 13, 1972, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.), American hip-hop artist, actor, and activist who became a mainstream success in the early 21st century, known for intelligent and positive lyrics that were performed in a spoken-word style. He was the first rapper to win a Grammy Award, an Academy Award, and an Emmy Award.
Common’s father was a professional basketball player and youth counselor, and his mother was a teacher and principal. While in high school, he formed a rap trio, C.D.R., which eventually opened for such groups as N.W.A. He left C.D.R. when he went to study business at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee. After two years, however, Common quit college to devote his time to music. He originally performed under the name Common Sense, but a band with the same name sued, and in the mid-1990s he shortened his stage name to Common.
Common’s 5 most popular quotes
- Never lookin’ back or too far in front of me; the present is a gift and I just wanna be.
- I just want people to feel like they can achieve something great in their lives. We all go through rough times, but love is the antidote. You’ve got to dream and just believe in yourself. And if you believe, you will achieve it.
- Education is what you get from reading the small print; experience is what you get from not reading it.
- I love black thighs, you sisters better realize That real hair and real eyes get real guys. So before you makeup your face, you better make up your mind.
- We as people have a purpose here to contribute to the Earth, to contribute to people’s goodness and good life.
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