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Common, whose real name is Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr., is a highly influential musician known for his impactful contributions to the world of hip-hop and rap. He is celebrated for his thought-provoking lyrics and soulful delivery, using his music as a platform to address social issues and promote positive change. Common's talent and dedication to using music as a tool for activism have made him a revered figure in the music industry and beyond. His influence as a rapper and activist continues to inspire and empower audiences worldwide.

You have to be sincere in your feelings. And fear is one of those, sometimes; doubt is one of those; jealousy, anger - all your emotions are not going to be considered the strong emotions; all of them are not going to be love, happiness, joy.

Common , Musician

I come from playing sports. I compete, so I gotta be better than I was last year. I gotta get better, and that better gotta come from just growing. From learning new stuff to working on it, experience it in life, and failing.

Common , Musician

It's our responsibility for the village to say, 'Hey we're going to create these programs,' whether it's sports, creative arts, music, we need some things to give young people positive things to do, and that's including jobs.

Common , Musician
I feel like God gives you what you deserve. Whatev... -Common

I feel like God gives you what you deserve. Whatever that time is, you get what you deserve.

Common , Musician

My mom has obviously had a powerful influence on my life, and her voice can describe certain things that I couldn't see in myself.

Common , Musician

Man, if I get a chance to speak on the microphone, I've got to say something somewhere in there. You know, I'm going to laugh and have fun, too, but something has to be said that has some substance, because this is a platform, and the power that we have with words and with this microphone is phenomenal.

Common , Musician

People that I care about, that I consider being friends of mine, most of the things I discuss with them I wouldn't discuss in public because it's a real relationship. It's not a relationship for the public, you know?

Common , Musician

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