Born: Chicago, IL, 1972
Years Active: 2003-2009
Member of: Native Tongues
Influenced by: A Tribe Called Quest, Q-Tip, The Last Poets, Stevie Wonder, Gil Scott-Heron, Jungle Brothers, De La Soul
Genre: Hip-Hop
Biography: Common (originally Common Sense) was a highly influential figure in rap's underground during the '90s, keeping the ...
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Jun 27 2008 10:30AM
by Tracey Ford
Filed under: Hip-Hop News
The Boombox Music Blog: Grammy-winning rapper Common is combining what he does best (blending his thoughtful lyrics with soulful beats) to help stress the importance of getting tested for HIV. "It's important to know your status by getting tested because HIV/AIDS is taking... Read moreJun 05 2008 12:30PM
by Tracey Ford
Filed under: Hip-Hop News, Side Gig, Movies
The Boombox Music Blog: Always on the positive tip, Chi-town emcee Common and his Common Ground Foundation are promoting literacy to teens with The Corner, an online book club aimed at encouraging teens to read and discuss literature. The club will feature a list of... Read moreMay 06 2008 8:30AM
by Tracey Ford
Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News, Side Gig, Movies
The Boombox Music Blog: Chi-town emcee Common continues to beef up his resume with a bevy of upcoming film roles. The rapper is set to star in the next installment of the Terminator films. Common will join Christian Bale ('Batman Begins') and Sam Worthington in the... Read more
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