Common
Common
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMusician
Date of Birth13 March 1972
CountryUnited States of America
color race people
I want a better world, I want love and harmony amongst people no matter what color you are, what race or what background you come from or sexual orientation.
reading print small-print
Education is what you get from reading the small print; experience is what you get from not reading it.
heaven height would-be
If heaven had a height, you would be that tall
purpose way chicago
God created me to be an individual. And I am a Chicago dude that grew up the way I grew up and was named Rashid and was given a certain purpose and mission. So, I am rare for those reasons.
believe role-models roles
Don't believe in role models, but if I do, then I'm mine
good-life people earth
We as people have a purpose here to contribute to the Earth, to contribute to people's goodness and good life.
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.