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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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Common Lands Role in New 'Terminator' Movie

May 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

Common to Release 'Invincible Summer' in July

May 01 2008 10:30AM by Tracey Ford

Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News

The Boombox Music Blog: Chi-Town emcee Common is gearing up for the release of his eighth studio album, 'Invincible Summer,' which is due this July. "I created this music for the summer time, it's about feeling good," Common said when explaining the inspiration for his... Read more

Common, the Game to Hit the Big Screen in 'Street Kings'

Mar 06 2008 6:00AM by Tracey Ford

Filed under: Hip-Hop, The BoomBox, Hip-Hop News, Side Gig, Movies

The Boombox Music Blog: Common and the Game will hit the big screen together this spring in the Keanu Reeves police drama, 'Street Kings,' which was originally titled 'The Night Watchman,' due in theaters April 11. Reeves plays a Los Angeles cop who goes on a quest to find... Read more