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 First known as a rapper who became one of the more prominent voices in hip-hop's new millennium renaissance, Common later transitioned into acting. He was born in Chicago, and is the son of educator Dr. Mahalia Ann Hines and Lonnie Lynn, an ABA basketball player turned youth counselor.On October 6, 1992, Common released his first LP, "Can I Borrow A Dollar?" under the Common Sense moniker. Tracks like "Charm's Alarm" and "Breaker 1-9" established him as a lyricist with wit, street-smarts, and love for extended similes, while tracks like "Heidi Hoe" would touch on the misogyny that would surface sparingly on future work.In 1994 he released "Resurrection", notable for the smooth 'Large Professor' produced title cut as well as "I Used To Love H.E.R.", an ode to hip-hop. This album further increased his underground reputation while giving the hip-hop nation a new solid conscientious voice in a year that was excellent for underground artists (Nas, Jeru The Damaja, Digable Planet, et al.)After a name change brought on by a lawsuit, Common reemerged in 1997 with "One Day It'll All Make Sense". With guests ranging from Erykah Badu to Canibus to De La Soul and production help from mainstays No I.D. and Dug Infinite, the album had a distinctly underground flair. His big mainstream breakthrough album was yet to come.After an appearance on The Roots smash 1999 album, "Things Fall Apart," Common moved to MCA Records. He soon was in the studio collaborating with the Okayplayer collective and with help from the forward-thinking production troupe Questlove (aka Questlove), J Dilla, James Poyser, et al), he released his fourth album, "Like Water For Chocolate" in the spring of 2000. With its varied sonic plateau (Afrobeat, funk, and old-school soul) it was much different from previous outings. On the strength of tracks like the 'DJ Premier' produced banger "The 6th Sense", the album was a success, becoming a worthy addition to "The Next Movement".In 2003 he released "Electric Circus". The album, a hip-hop/funk/soul/rock/psychedelia hybrid, polarized hip-hop fans like no other album has in recent memory. Common has also chosen to redefine himself, swearing off the alcohol, marijuana, and fornication that he had once indulged in.Also in 2003 he appeared in a TV sitcom episode. With only a couple minor roles between 2003 and 2004, in January of 2007 he made his big screen debut.
Bio:
First known as a rapper who became one of the more prominent voices in hip-hop's new millennium renaissance, Common later transitioned into acting. He was born in Chicago, and is the son of educator Dr. Mahalia Ann Hines and Lonnie Lynn, an ABA basketball player turned youth counselor.On October 6, 1992, Common released his first LP, "Can I Borrow A Dollar?" under the Common Sense moniker. Tracks like "Charm's Alarm" and "Breaker 1-9" established him as a lyricist with wit, street-smarts, and love for extended similes, while tracks like "Heidi Hoe" would touch on the misogyny that would surface sparingly on future work.In 1994 he released "Resurrection", notable for the smooth 'Large Professor' produced title cut as well as "I Used To Love H.E.R.", an ode to hip-hop. This album further increased his underground reputation while giving the hip-hop nation a new solid conscientious voice in a year that was excellent for underground artists (Nas, Jeru The Damaja, Digable Planet, et al.)After a name change brought on by a lawsuit, Common reemerged in 1997 with "One Day It'll All Make Sense". With guests ranging from Erykah Badu to Canibus to De La Soul and production help from mainstays No I.D. and Dug Infinite, the album had a distinctly underground flair. His big mainstream breakthrough album was yet to come.After an appearance on The Roots smash 1999 album, "Things Fall Apart," Common moved to MCA Records. He soon was in the studio collaborating with the Okayplayer collective and with help from the forward-thinking production troupe Questlove (aka Questlove), J Dilla, James Poyser, et al), he released his fourth album, "Like Water For Chocolate" in the spring of 2000. With its varied sonic plateau (Afrobeat, funk, and old-school soul) it was much different from previous outings. On the strength of tracks like the 'DJ Premier' produced banger "The 6th Sense", the album was a success, becoming a worthy addition to "The Next Movement".In 2003 he released "Electric Circus". The album, a hip-hop/funk/soul/rock/psychedelia hybrid, polarized hip-hop fans like no other album has in recent memory. Common has also chosen to redefine himself, swearing off the alcohol, marijuana, and fornication that he had once indulged in.Also in 2003 he appeared in a TV sitcom episode. With only a couple minor roles between 2003 and 2004, in January of 2007 he made his big screen debut.
Tivia:
Was known as Common Sense prior to 1995, when a ska band with that name sued him, forcing him to shorten his name.He was engaged to singer Erykah Badu.Had a public feud with Ice Cube in the late 90s, epitomized in the song "The Bitch In Yoo".Is signed to Ye's G.O.O.D. Music label.Filming American Gangster (2007) with co-stars Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington in New York City. (September 2006)Has a daughter: Omoye Assata Lynn (b. August 13, 1997) with ex-girlfriend, Kim Jones.Working on 7th album 'Finding Forever' which is due for release in 2007. (March 2006)Friends with Steve Harvey, and Taraji P. Henson.Dated Angela Rye from September 2017 to March 2018. |
| Name: |
Common |
Type: |
Actor,Producer,Composer (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
| Category: |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Producer,Composer |
| Products for sale: |
Actor,Producer,Composer |
| Model rank: |
104 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 03:15:15 |
| Height: |
6' 0?' (1.84 m) |
| Biography: |
First known as a rapper who became one of the more prominent voices in hip-hop\'s new millennium renaissance, Common later transitioned into acting. He was born in Chicago, and is the son of educator Dr. Mahalia Ann Hines and Lonnie Lynn, an ABA bask |
| Trivia: |
Was known as Common Sense prior to 1995, when a ska band with that name sued him, forcing him to shorten his name.He was engaged to singer Erykah Badu.Had a public feud with Ice Cube in the late 90s, epitomized in the song "The Bitch In Yoo".Is signed to Ye's G.O.O.D. Music label.Filming American Gangster (2007) with co-stars Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington in New York City. (September 2006)Has a daughter: Omoye Assata Lynn (b. August 13, 1997) with ex-girlfriend, Kim Jones.Working on 7th album 'Finding Forever' which is due for release in 2007. (March 2006)Friends with Steve Harvey, and Taraji P. Henson.Dated Angela Rye from September 2017 to March 2018. |
| Quotes: |
[Talking about Britney Spears comeback concert performance]: I think it didn't seem like she wanted to be there. There wasn't any spark, it didn't feel like life was there. |
| Job title: |
Actor,Producer,Composer |
| Others works: |
(2004) Release of the single for Twista's "Slow Jamz" featuring Ye and Jamie Foxx, and of the music video for the same single with appearances by Consequence, Aisha Tyler, John Legend, Mike Epps, and Common.
Music video for Alicia Keys: &q |
| Parents: |
Lonnie Lynn
Mahalia Ann Hines |
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