Common: It's time we start to focus on what's going on in our lives and try to pay a little more attention to what is around us.
Common: I get the music going first and that's how I roll. I like to let the music take me to wherever I can go vocally.
Common: Don't be afraid to explore and do different things. Be true to yourself and work hard. Have faith in yourself and God.
Common: I think that everything happens for a reason.
Common is a dedicated vegetarian.
Common surprised many by appeared on the UPN sitcom Girlfriends in the episode "Take this poem and call me in the morning" as Omar, a slam poet in 2003.
Common's album Be was given a 4.5 out of 5 by The Source magazine.
Common Sense was sued by a Los Angeles based-ska band and was forced to just go by Common.
Current: (March 2006) Working on 7th album 'Finding Forever' which is due for release in 2007.
Is signed to Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music label.
Is in Kanye West's video "All Falls Down".
Has been known to have a feud with members of Westside Connection.