Common
Common
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMusician
Date of Birth13 March 1972
CountryUnited States of America
kids caring rights
As I got to know the people of the Civil Rights Movement, I realized... I am the hopeful black woman who was denied her right to vote. I am the caring white supporter killed on the front lines of freedom. I am the unarmed black kid who maybe needed a hand, but instead was given a bullet. I am the two fallen police officers murdered in the line of duty. 'Selma' has awakened my humanity.
girl rap school
I met this girl when I was ten years old, And what I loved most she had so much soul. She was old school, when I was just a shorty Never knew throughout my life she would be there for me.
mistake choices firsts
I put God first, and strive to do my best by being a loving human being, recognizing that sometimes I make mistakes and bad choices.
kids hands black
I am the unarmed black kid who maybe needed a hand, but instead was given a bullet.
labels done persons
Not everyone is the same. You can't label a person just because of what they do or what they've done.
valentines-day baby crazy
Come close to me baby. Let your love hold you. I know this world is crazy, but what's it without you?
hip-hop fronts
Never lookin' back or too far in front of me; the present is a gift and I just wanna be.
dream believe love-is
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.
player knowing appreciate
I appreciate this moment in time...ball players and actors be knowing my rhymes
real rap eye
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.