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Common
American rapper and actor (born 1972).
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Common is an American rapper and actor. Born on 13 March 1972 in Chicago, Common is 54.
Notable works include Smallfoot, The Odd Life of Timothy Green and LUV. Common studied at Florida A&M University and Luther High School South. Honours include Grammy Award for Best R&B Song, BET Award for Video of the Year and Grammy Award for Best R&B Song, among 9 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 38 languages, Common is No. 4,558 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 13 March 1972, Chicago (age 54)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Rapper, writer, record producer
- Field
- Music
- Education
- Florida A&M University, Luther High School South
- Plays
- Voice
- Genres
- Hip-hop, conscious hip-hop, alternative hip-hop
- Labels
- GOOD Music, Geffen Records
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 38
Did you know
13 Mar
Shares a birthday with Giorgos Seferis and Joseph Priestley.
556
One of 556 people in the Index born in Chicago, with Walt Disney.
38
Has a Wikipedia article in 38 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Common
- FatherLonnie Lynn
Honours and works
Awards
- Grammy Award for Best R&B Song2002
- BET Award for Video of the Year2003
- Grammy Award for Best R&B Song2003
- BET Award for Viewer's Choice2003
- Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group2007
- BET Her Award2012
- Soul Train Music Award for The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award2015
- Academy Award for Best Original Song2015
- Black Reel Award for Best Original or Adapted Song2015
Notable works
- Smallfoot
- The Odd Life of Timothy Green
- LUV
- Hell on Wheels
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