Common is reputable as an American musician with a net worth of $45 million. Common’s birth name is Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr and he was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 13, 1972. Common’s father was an ABA basketball player and he didn’t get any mentorship to take on his career.
Nonetheless, Common has managed to solidify his ground as an American actor, author, rapper, model, musician, voice actor, and writer. From his career, Common has earned handsomely and this post is all about him. We will share more about his career to understand how he has earned his net worth.
Common’s Net Worth – What to Know
As mentioned, Common is widely recognized for being an American musician and actor and it’s through his successful profession that he has a net worth of $45 million.
Common’s career began in the early 1990s and during this time, his stage name was Common Sense. Although new to the industry, Common managed to quickly gain recognition thanks to his unique music style and lyrical depth.
Besides, it’s through his debut album that he released in 1992 that he managed to get an entry into the hip-hop community. He then released other albums that solidified his music ground and over the years, Common has gained reputation and career success.
Even holding his music career constant, Common has also built a reputation as an actor. You will find him in films such as, “Smokin’ Aces” (2006). Common has also created his wealth from a career as an author. He has authored and published several books, including his memoir.
Common’s Career in Music
Common started his musical career as a rapper in 1991. He started as a solo artist and he went by the stage name Common Sense. A year later, he released his debut single, “Take It EZ.” He then released the album “Can I Borrow a Dollar?”
For Common, it was his second album, “Resurrection,” that gained commercial success and gave him entry into the hip-hop community. Common then released his third album, “One Day It’ll All Make Sense” in 1997 and by this time, he was already enjoying career earnings and his name was already international, giving him more endorsements and success.
Common’s Career as an Actor
Common has gone beyond music to create a career in acting. He has been involved in some successful films that have also helped add more to his popularity. For instance, he has appeared in films such as, “Run All Night,” “New Year’s Eve,” “Happy Feet Two,” “Suicide Squad,” etc.
His first appearance on screen was in the “Girlfriends” sitcom film. As an actor, he has managed to act alongside big names such as Ryan Reynolds, Angelina Jolie, Keanu Reeves, Morgan Freeman, and Alicia Keys. Besides, Common has his own film production company and this came after he signed a two-year deal with HBO.
As a producer, he has worked with Amazon Studios during the production of American Girl (2016), where he was the executive producer.
