Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. was born on March 13, 1972. We know him today as one of the most uplifting, awe-inspiring, motivational poets/emcee of our generation – Common. There are countless stories that can be told of Common’s music showing listeners a “new light,” how it helped them through troubled times and to some, changed their lives completely.

His mission is and has always been, very simple – to give the people the truth, preach positivism/prosperity and to do so while becoming a role model for the culture.

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Name your favorite artists and Common has worked with them, probably even guided them at one point. We all know and love his discography, Universal Mind Control, Like Water For Chocolate, Be, etc., but the music (and even beliefs) often get overlooked in today’s cluttered society so today, we salute Common, on his 42nd birthday. The musician/actor/TV star/philanthropist has covered nearly the whole board and his fans look forward to another year of success.

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Matt Whitlock – @mattwhitlockPM