Common
Rapper, Actor
Birthdate: Mar 13, 1972
High School: Luther South High School
Yearbooks: 1986
Yearbook photos of Common from Luther South High School
Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. aka Common (born March 13, 1972) is an American rapper and actor. He attended Luther South High School in Chicago, Illinois. As a freshman, he played basketball on his freshman basketball team. While in high school, he formed the C.D.R. which opened for groups like N.W.A and Big Daddy Kane.
Awards:
- Grammy Award for Best R&B Song for “Love of My Life” with Erykah Badu, 2003
- Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for “Southside” featuring Kanye West, in 2007
- Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for “Glory” from the movie Selma, 2015
- Academy Award for Best Original Song for “Glory” from the movie Selma, 2015
Source: Wikipedia
