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Born: Chicago, IL, 1972

Years Active: 2003-2010

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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Common's Cousin Ajile Turner Dies in Motorcycle Crash

Sep 21 2009 13:15PM by Sharks

Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News, R.I.P.

The Boombox Music Blog: According to the NY Daily News, Ajile Turner, former manager of beatboxer Rahzel and DJ JS-1, died in a motorcycle accident in Brooklyn this past Friday night. Turner, who was also Chicago rapper Common's cousin and close friend, accidentally ... Read more

Common, Questlove Talk Hennessy Artistry Series

Aug 25 2009 10:30AM by Adam Horne

Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop Videos, Tours and Concerts

The Boombox Music Blog: Cognac kings Hennessy are embracing the hip hip community with an upcoming four-city series of musical performances curated by Common and Philadelphia hometown heroes, the Roots. Fans in attendance of any of the Hennessy Artistry Series shows can ... Read more

Common Movie Shoot Halted Due to Gun Violence

Aug 17 2009 15:00PM by Latifah Muhammad

Filed under: Hip-Hop News, Movies

The Boombox Music Blog: Filming on rapper Common's latest movie, 'Just Wright,' may be halted due to a shooting that occurred near the New York City film set on Sunday. The shooting is not believed to be connected to the film, but may be delayed as a precaution. According ... Read more