Common’s Biography, Nationality, Age, Properties, Weight, Height, Records, Lifestyle, and Hobbies

Common’s Biography, Nationality, Age, Properties, Weight, Height, Records, Lifestyle, and Hobbies

Biography:

Born Lonnie Rashid Lynn in Chicago, Illinois on March 13, 1972, Common rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful and respected names in hip-hop. Raised by his single mother, he found solace and expression in poetry and spoken word, eventually gravitating towards rap music during his teenage years. Common’s early career was marked by underground success, with independent releases and also collaborations gaining him critical acclaim for his introspective lyrics and storytelling ability.

His breakthrough came in 2000 with the critically acclaimed album “Like Water for Chocolate,” featuring the Grammy-winning single “Get Out of My Head.” He also continued to release commercially and critically successful albums throughout the 2000s, collaborating with renowned artists like Kanye West, Erykah Badu, and also D’Angelo.

Common’s talents extend beyond music. He has established himself as a successful actor, appearing in films like “Smokin’ Aces,” “Hellboy,” and “Selma.” He has also ventured into writing, publishing a critically acclaimed memoir titled “One Day It’ll All Make Sense.”

Nationality:

• American

Age:

• 51 years old (as of January 23, 2024)

Records:

• Grammy Award winner for Best Rap Song (“Get Out of My Head”)
• Nominated for 12 Grammy Awards and 3 Academy Awards
• Also Sold over 25 million albums worldwide
• And also Holds the record for most #1 albums on the Billboard Rap Albums chart by a solo hip-hop artist

Lifestyle:

• He is a vegan and an advocate for social justice and also environmental awareness.
• He is also a dedicated father to his two children.

Hobbies:

• Common enjoys reading, writing, and also spending time with his family. He is also passionate about basketball and is a big fan of the Chicago Bulls.

Properties:

• Owns homes in Los Angeles and Chicago.
• Has invested in various businesses, also including a hip-hop schoolhouse and a clothing line.

Weight and Height:

• Weight: Approximately 180-190 lbs (estimated)
• Height: 6 feet 1 inch (approximately)
• He stands at a respectable height and maintains a healthy physique.

Additional Interesting Facts:

• Common is a co-founder of The Common Ground Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides educational and creative opportunities for youth in underserved communities.
• Common’s musical style evolves, blending elements of traditional hip-hop with soul, jazz, and also funk influences.