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Common
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Biography
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Common is a Chicago-born rapper, actor and author who began recording as Common Sense, releasing Can I Borrow a Dollar? in 1992. He became associated with the Soulquarians circle of musicians, and his albums include Like Water for Chocolate and the Pete Rock collaboration The Auditorium, Vol. 1, released in 2024.
His screen work includes Selma and the television series Silo. With John Legend, he co-wrote Selma’s song Glory, which won the Academy Award for original song in 2015. He also published the memoir One Day It’ll All Make Sense.
Reviewed 2026-09-06Selected sources
- Universal Music Japan — Common biographyChicago origin, recording debut, Common Sense name, Soulquarians and Like Water for Chocolate.
- Common — Official biographyPete Rock collaboration, Selma, Silo, Glory award and memoir.