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Common is a Grammy-winning rapper and actor from Chicago known for his thoughtful lyrics and conscious hip-hop style. With a career spanning decades, Common blends soulful production and poetic storytelling to address love, politics, and social justice. His influence on modern rap continues to inspire artists and fans worldwide.

Common Profile

Born	Lonnie Rashid Lynn was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 13, 1972.
Key Albums	Be (2005), Like Water for Chocolate (2000), Finding Forever (2007), Resurrection (1994), One Day It’ll All Make Sense (1997), Universal Mind Control (2008), Electric Circus (2002), The Dreamer / The Believer (2011), The Auditorium, Vol. 1 (2024), Can I Borrow a Dollar? (1992).
Key Tracks	Be, The Light (2000), GO! (2005), Testify (2005), I Used to Love H.E.R. (1994), The Food (2005), Invocation, The Corner (2005), Faithful (2005), Real People (2005).
Grammy Record	3 won and 22 nominated.
Billboard Hot 100	1 Top-10 Hit