Common
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Common
Summary
Common is a human[1]. Born in Chicago[2], he… he was born on March 13, 1972[3]. He worked as a rapper[4], writer[5], record producer[6], model[7], and singer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (132,575 views/month, #3,227 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Chicago[2], Common…
- Common was born on March 13, 1972[3].
- Common's father was Lonnie Lynn[10].
- Common held citizenship in United States[11].
- Common worked as a rapper[4].
- Common's professions included writer[5].
- Common worked as a record producer[6].
- Common worked as a model[7].
- Common worked as a singer[8].
- Common's professions included songwriter[12].
- Common's education included a stint at Florida A&M University[13].
- Common was educated at Luther High School South[14].
- Common was educated at Southern University[15].
- A notable work attributed to Common is Smallfoot[16].
- A notable work attributed to Common is The Odd Life of Timothy Green[17].
- A notable work attributed to Common is LUV[18].
- A notable work attributed to Common is Hell on Wheels[19].
- Common received the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song[20].
- Common received the BET Award for Video of the Year[21].
- Common received the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group[22].
- Common received the BET Her Award[23].
- Common received the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song[24].
- Common received the Soul Train Music Award for The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award[25].
- Common was a member of August Greene[26].
- Common's religion is recorded as Christianity[27].
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1972-03-13[30]
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Genre(s): alternative hip hop, boom bap, chipmunk soul, conscious hip hop, hardcore hip hop, hip hop, jazz rap, neo soul, political hip hop, pop rap[31]
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Community tags: alternative hip hop, boom bap, chipmunk soul, conscious hip hop, hardcore hip hop, hip hop, jazz rap, neo soul, political hip hop, pop rap[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: c0a1179b-b14a-4d68-a3c1-1fdab16ed602[33]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Chicago[2], Common… he was born on March 13, 1972[3]. His father was Lonnie Lynn[10].
Education
Educated at Florida A&M University[13], a university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1887[36]; Luther High School South[14], a high school[37], in United States[38], founded in 1951[39]; and Southern University[15], a public university[40], in United States[41], founded in 1880[42].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include rapper[4], writer[5], record producer[6], model[7], singer[8], and songwriter[12].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Smallfoot[16], an animated film[43], directed by Karey Kirkpatrick[44]; The Odd Life of Timothy Green[17], a film[45], directed by Peter Hedges[46]; LUV[18], a film[47], directed by Sheldon Candis[48]; and Hell on Wheels[19], a television series[49], directed by Q4066464[50].
Recognition
Awards received include Grammy Award for Best R&B Song[20], a class of award[51], in United States[52], founded in 1969[53]; BET Award for Video of the Year[21], a class of award[54], in United States[55], founded in 2001[56]; Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group[22], a class of award[57]; BET Her Award[23], an award[58]; Soul Train Music Award for The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award[25], a class of award[59]; and Academy Award for Best Original Song[60], an award for best original song[61], in United States[62], founded in 1934[63].
Personal Life
Common's religion is recorded as Christianity[27].
Why It Matters
Common ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (132,575 views/month, #3,227 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]
FAQs
Where was Common born?
Born in Chicago[2], Common…
Who were Common's parents?
Common's father was Lonnie Lynn[10].
What did Common do for work?
Common worked as rapper[4], writer[5], record producer[6], model[7], and singer[8].
Where did Common go to school?
Common was educated at Florida A&M University[13], Luther High School South[14], and Southern University[15].
What awards did Common receive?
Honors received include Grammy Award for Best R&B Song[20], BET Award for Video of the Year[21], Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group[22], and BET Her Award[23].