Common
Common
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMusician
Date of Birth13 March 1972
CountryUnited States of America
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Never lookin' back or too far in front of me; the present is a gift and I just wanna be.
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I just want people to feel like they can achieve something great in their lives. We all go through rough times, but love is the antidote. You've got to dream and just believe in yourself. And if you believe, you will achieve it.
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I appreciate this moment in time...ball players and actors be knowing my rhymes
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I love black thighs, you sisters better realize That real hair and real eyes get real guys. So before you makeup your face, you better make up your mind...
real rap hip-hop
Time is real, we can't rewind it... Out of everybody I met, who told the truth? Time did.
dream believe men
Man, just believe in yourself, be able to dream, and know that there's going to be valleys and peaks. Always stay centered, and know that God is the key, the beginning and end of everything you do.
conscious labeled throughout time
When I started thinking about it, I was like, 'OK, if throughout time I get labeled as a conscious artist, I'll be very much celebrated, in a way, and honored.'
broad love loving people
This is a broad thought, but loving yourself and having the support so that you can love yourself is the most important thing that young people in Chicago can get.
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Technically, my first acting job was in one of my videos for a song called 'Retrospect For Life,' which Lauryn Hill directed and featured an actress by the name of N'bushe Wright, who played my girlfriend who was about to be pregnant. I remember being so nervous about it, but now I feel like I can conquer the world with it.
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Movies and media really can influence us. A few years ago, my daughter wanted to be a dancer; since Obama came into office, she now wants to be a lawyer and get into politics and maybe even be president.
definitely playing
Playing basketball is definitely one of my favorite things to do.
certain describe influence life mom obviously powerful voice
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.
divine god knew obviously
Obviously God knew I wasn't going to make it to the NBA as much as I probably believed. This was divine order.
ripples
The impact of a conscious artist is necessary, and it ripples through the world.