Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. (born March 13, 1972), better known by his stage name Common, is an American hip hop artist and actor. Common debuted in 1992 with the album Can I Borrow A Dollar?, and maintained a significant underground following into the late 90s, after which he gained notable mainstream success through his work with the Soulquarians. His first major label album, Like Water for Chocolate, received widespread critical acclaim and moderate commercial success. Its popularity was matched by 2005's Be, which was nominated in the 2006 Grammy Awards for Best Rap Album.[1] His best-of album Thisisme Then was released on November 27, 2007. Common recently started a burgeoning film career, starting with a role in action thriller, Smokin' Aces, followed by a part in American Gangster

Birth name Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr.
Also known as Common Sense
Born March 13, 1972 (1972-03-13) (age 35)
Origin Chicago, Illinois
Genre(s) Hip hop music
Conscious hip hop
Alternative hip hop
Underground hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper, Actor
Years active 1991-present
Label(s) Relativity, MCA, G.O.O.D. Music, Geffen
Associated acts Soulquarians, Kanye West, J Dilla, Native Tongues, No I.D

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
2007: Thisisme Then: The Best of Common

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A Dream

The Game

The Light

Resurrection

Testify (full Version 9 minutes)

The People

Retrospect for Life

Freestyle

Interview Part 1

Interview Part 2

Freestyle