• > Home
  • > Artists
  • > Common
  • > Overview

    • Common

    Common

    News

  • Chris Brown, Grammys 2012: Singer Wins Best R&B Album 02/12/2012
  • See Chairlift and Das Racist's Awesome Beyonce Cover 02/10/2012
  • The David Lynch Foundation to Release Limited Edition Box Set for Record Store Day 02/08/2012
  • 'Yo! MTV Raps Classic Cuts' Returning With Special on 'Compton,' 'O.P.P.' 02/06/2012
  • Sundance Recap: Days 4 and 5 01/25/2012
    • more Common news

    Photos

    • Common - PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 24: Writer/Director Sheldon Candis (L) and actor Common attend Day 5 at Stella Artois Lounge by Ally B at T-Mobile Google Music Village at The Lift on January 24, 2012 in Park City, Utah.
    • Common - PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 24: Actor Common attends Day 5 at Stella Artois Lounge by Ally B at T-Mobile Google Music Village at The Lift on January 24, 2012 in Park City, Utah.
    • Common - PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 23: (L-R) Sammi Rotibi and musician Common attend a filmmakers luncheon at the Stella Artois Cafe during the 2012 Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2012 in Park City, Utah.
    • Common - PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 23: Common attends Day 4 of the Puma Social Lounge at T-Mobile Google Music Village at The Lift on January 23, 2012 in Park City, Utah.
    • Common - PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 23: Actor/musician Common poses for a portrait during the 2012 Sundance Film Festival at the Getty Images Portrait Studio at T-Mobile Village at the Lift on January 23, 2012 in Park City, Utah.
    • Common - PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 22: Rapper/actor Common attends the T-Mobile Presents Google Music at TAO, a nightlife event at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2012 in Park City, Utah.
    • Common - NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 18: Rapper Common attends VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul at Hammerstein Ballroom on December 18, 2011 in New York City.
    • Common - Gabrielle Union from 'Little in Common' poses on arrival for 'A night of Firsts', hosted by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association on December 8, 2011 in West Hollywood, where actress/musician Rainey Qualley was presented as Miss Golden Globe 2012 for the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards. The awards will air Live across the US on January 15, 2012 with host Ricky Gervais.
    • Common - LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 30: Rapper Common poses in media room at The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live! Countdown to Music's Biggest Night at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 30, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
    • Common - LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 30: (L-R) Rappers Common, LL Cool J, Melle Mel, and Scorpio perfrom onstage during The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live! Countdown to Music's Biggest Night at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 30, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
    • Common - HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 20: General atmosphere at Blackberry Presents BBM Music Fan Night Hosted By Common at Drai's Hollywood on November 20, 2011 in Hollywood, California.
    • Common - HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 13: (L-R) Actors Hank Azaria, Alecia Beth Moore, Robin Williams, Common, Sofia Vergara, and EG Daily attend the Premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures' 'Happy Feet Two' at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on November 13, 2011 in Hollywood, California.
    • Common - LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Rapper/actor Common (L) and guest arrive at the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on September 18, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
    • Common - NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Musician Common poses for a photo as he promotes his new book 'One Day It Will All Make Sense' during a visit to SiriusXM Studio on September 12, 2011 in New York City.
    • Common - WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 11: U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama host a celebration of American poetry and prose in the East Room of the White House on May 11, 2011 in Washington, DC. Conservatives have criticized the White House for inviting the rapper Common to the event.
    • Common - LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 04: Rapper Common arrives at the 42nd NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
    • Common - LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Rapper Common arrives at the 2010 CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute held at The Shrine Auditorium on November 20, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
    • Common - LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Rapper Common arrives at the 2010 CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute held at The Shrine Auditorium on November 20, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
    • Common - LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 11: Recording artist Common performs during the Fourth annual 'Rock the Kasbah' in support of Virgin Unite and the Eve Branson Foundation at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on November 11, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
    • Common - LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 11: Recording artist Common performs during the Fourth annual 'Rock the Kasbah' in support of Virgin Unite and the Eve Branson Foundation at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on November 11, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
    more Common photos

    Videos

    34 more Common videos

    Biography

    Common (originally Common Sense) was a highly influential figure in rap's underground during the '90s, keeping the sophisticated lyrical technique and flowing syncopations of jazz-rap alive in an era when commercial gangsta rap was threatening to obliterate everything in its path. His literate, intelligent, nimbly performed rhymes and political consciousness certainly didn't fit the fashions of ...more
    more Common biography

    Albums

    more Common albums

    Full Songs

    more Common songs

    Similar Artists

    more Common similar artists


    Related Sites