Quick Info
| Profession | Rapper, songwriter, actor, activist |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 13/03/1972 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
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Bio/Wiki
| Known As | Common (formerly Common Sense) |
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| Summary | American rapper and actor known for his acclaimed albums and his film and television roles. He debuted in 1992 with Can I Borrow a Dollar? and gained mainstream success through his work with the Soulquarians. |
| Awards Summary | Three Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 185 cm |
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| Weight | 84 kg |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Eye Colour | Dark brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Luther High School South, Chicago |
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| College | Florida A&M University (studied business for about two years) |
Personal Life
| Residence | Chicago, Illinois |
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| Religion | Christianity |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
Relationships & More
| Partner | Jennifer Hudson (2022 to present) |
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Family
| Father | Lonnie Lynn, former ABA basketball player, youth counselor and spoken-word poet |
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| Mother | Mahalia Ann Hines, educator and former school principal |
| Children | Omoye Assata Lynn |
Career
| Early Career | Began performing in the 1980s and recorded under the name Common Sense; signed with Relativity Records in 1991 |
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| Debut Album | Can I Borrow a Dollar? (1992) |
| Notable Albums |
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| Film and Television |
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| Stage | Broadway debut in Between Riverside and Crazy (2023) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was a ball boy for the Chicago Bulls as a young teen, arranged through his father | |
| 2. Formed the rap trio C.D.R. at Luther High School South, which opened for N.W.A | |
| 3. Was reportedly the first rapper to win a Grammy, an Academy Award and an Emmy |
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