Commonby Tobi Kehinde

Introduction

Common (real name Lonnie Rashied Lynn Jr.) was born March

13,1972, in Chicago, Illinois. He is an MC.

Early Life

When he was six, his parents divorced and he began to live

with his mother. In his teenage life, he formed a rap group

with two friends called C.D.R., and during this time he released

his debut album, Can I Borrow A Dollar?.

Music Career

Common has released seven more albums after his debut.

Most of them have been critically acclaimed (successful). Right

now, he’s working on one called The Believer, which is coming

up in 2011.

Best Albums

Acting Career

Common has acted in various movies such as American

Gangster & Wanted. He also does voice roles.

Awards

2003: Video of the Year, Best Film Song & Best R&B Song - Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop)

‘06: Lyricist of the Year - Be album.

‘07: Lyricist of the Year & CD of the Year - Finding Forever Album.

‘08: Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group - Southside.

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