Common - Biography
Common (originally Common Sense) was a highly influential figure in rap's underground during the '90s, keeping the sophisticated lyrical technique and flowing syncopations of jazz-rap alive in an era when commercial gangsta rap wa... More »
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Nix Lampton COMMON is the realest rapper out there right now!! ... Pick up the January 2009 issue of Remix Magazine to see Common on the cover and the accompanying article titled A Healing Thing: Activist, peacemaker, rapper and actor Common and producer Mr. DJ take a positive position in the midst of an economic...
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Common is a vegan and supporter of PETA. ... Common's father, Lonnie Lynn, played ABA basketball for the Pittsburgh Pipers. ... Originally named Common Sense, he had to change his moniker because a Ska band of the same name sued him.
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Common is anything but common. Albeit, that line has been used by journalists a million times. But if you've ever heard one of Common's albums, you know what I'm talking about. With most of mainstream's hip-hoppers rhyming about Bentleys, bling-bling, bitches and ho's, the Chicago-born rapper Common brings ... By Tim Carpenter...
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His name is Common. His sound is anything but. ... Common was like most rappers when he started out in the early '90s. Back then, still known as Common Sense, he swigged malt liquor from 40-ounce bottles and feasted on red meat. He was a backpacking B-boy from Chicago's South Side with a gift for punch line-driven...
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Includes 4 bonus tracks and exclusive DVD featuring a 30 minute behind-the-scenes documentary and the "Can't Believe It" video! 2008 release from the Hip Hop artist, producer and s...
Rapper with the Common touch ... But for Chicago rapper Common (real name Lonnie Rashid Lynn), 2007 has been a year in which his film and music careers have each hit new peaks. ... On the silver screen, Common has starred in thrillers Smokin' Aces and American Gangster. Next year he will appear alongside James McAvoy,
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Rapper-turned-actor Common is joining the cast of 'Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins,' less cumbersomely known as 'Terminator 4.' ... Common will play a member of Connor's inner circle, according to Variety.; Sam Worthington was previously announced for another lead role. A May 22, 2009 release date has already been...
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Results for Common (Rapper) ... Maxwell, Common and Chrisette Michele at the Scottrade Center, Friday October 9 ... Common (Rapper) News...
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