Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr., better known as Common, is one of the most legendary artists of our time. A seasoned rapper, actor, author, and activist, he is the first hip hop artist to have won a Grammy, Academy Award, and Emmy Award. He's also written a number of books, including children's books and memoirs, and his latest book, And Then We Rise, out January 23, delves into the artist's journey toward finding physical and spiritual fulfillment.
"And Then We Rise is about access," he says. "It's me telling my story in a way so people recognize I wasn't born like this. I learned the ways of South Side and all those types of things that made me have to return to my peaceful nature and God-like nature. It's really about expressing to people, "Man, you can do this. This is something for you that you can do that will truly change your life and your way of being and your way of thinking."
