Common (born Lonnie Lynn) is an American rapper, actor, and writer who rose to notoriety in the 1990s after releasing his debut album, “Can I Borrow A Dollar?” (1992). He achieved widespread fame through his work with the Soulquarians, after maintaining an underground following into the late 1990s. In 2003, he won his first Grammy for Best R&B Song for Erykah Badu’s “Love of My Life,” and in 2007, he won his second Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for “Southside” (with Kanye West) from his album “Finding Forever.” “This is me Then: The Best of Common,” published in 2007, is a compilation album that spans Common’s early rap years, from 1992 to 1997. For his song “Glory” from the 2014 film “Selma,” in which he co-starred as Civil Rights Movement leader James Bevel, Common won his first Academy Award for Best Original Song. “Smokin’ Aces,” “Street Kings,” “American Gangster,” “Wanted,” “Terminator Salvation,” “John Wick: Chapter 2,” and “Smallfoot” are among his many acting credits. Common is also recognized for his friendship with Kanye West, a prominent musician, and his love links with a number of beautiful women, including Tiffany Haddish, who announced their relationship in August 2020.
What is the Net Worth of Common?
Common has amassed a sizable fortune from his professional career as a rapper, as well as acting and writing. Common has amassed a sizable fortune via his multiple albums, films, and books, having begun his career in 1992. His net worth is reported to be in the millions of dollars.
Common earned an estimated $12 million in 2008, putting him in a tie with Eminem and Akon for the 13th highest-grossing Hip-Hop artist. In the same year, Common debuted a new apparel brand called “Softwear” in collaboration with Microsoft. His profits come from a variety of sources, including records, movies, modeling, and ad partnerships.
He appeared in a television commercial for the 2008 “Lincoln Navigator,” as well as in NBA 2K8’s NBA Blacktop mode and a Microsoft Zune commercial. In 2007, he also secured a deal with New Era to promote their new Layers fitted cap line. In 2011, his song “Be (intro)” was utilized in a BlackBerry commercial.
Famous for?
- Famous as a popular Grammy and Academy Award-winning rapper, actor and writer, known for his debut album, “Can I Borrow A Dollar?”(1992).
- Known for his relationship with Tiffany Hadish.