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Lonnie Rashid Lynn (born March 13, 1972), known by his stage name Common (formerly Common Sense), is an American rapper and actor. He has received three Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He debuted in 1992 with the album Can I Borrow a Dollar?, and gained critical acclaim with his 1994 album Resurrection. He maintained an underground following into the late 1990s. He achieved mainstream success through his work with the Soulquarians. His first major-label album Like Water for Chocolate (2000), received commercial success. In 2003, he won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song for the Erykah Badu single "Love of My Life". His 2005 album Be was also a commercial success and was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2006 Grammy Awards. Common received his second Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "Southside" (featuring Kanye West), from his 2007 album Finding Forever. His best-of album, Thisisme Then: The Best of Common, was released in late 2007. In 2011, Common launched Think Common Entertainment, his own record label imprint, having previously released music under various other labels including Relativity, Geffen, and GOOD Music. Common won the 2015 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song and the Academy Award for Best Original Song, for his song, co-written and performed with John Legend, "Glory" from the 2014 film Selma, in which he co-starred as Civil Rights Movement leader James Bevel. Common's acting career also includes roles in the films Smokin' Aces, Street Kings, American Gangster, Wanted, Terminator Salvation, Date Night, Just Wright, Happy Feet Two, New Year's Eve, Run All Night, Being Charlie, Rex, John Wick: Chapter 2, Smallfoot and Hunter Killer. He also narrated the documentary Bouncing Cats, about one man's efforts to improve the lives of children in Uganda through hip-hop/b-boy culture. He starred as Elam Ferguson on the AMC western television series Hell on Wheels. Description above from the Wikipedia article Common (rapper), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Common (rapper)
Detective Crispus Allen
for Detective Crispus Allen in The Brave and the Bold (2026)
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Bruce Wayne’s life takes a dramatic turn when Talia al Ghul reappears, revealing that Bruce has a son, Damian Wayne. Damian was conceived under troubling circumstances—Talia had manipulated Bruce during a vulnerable time. Raised by the League of Assassins, Damian is a skilled but ruthless fighter who believes killing is necessary to maintain order. Now in Bruce’s care, Damian’s presence creates tension. Bruce, who values justice without killing, struggles to connect with his son, whose upbringing has instilled a starkly different moral code. As they navigate this difficult relationship, a new threat emerges: the Court of Owls, a secret society that has controlled Gotham from the shadows for centuries. The Court views Batman as a threat and unleashes their undead assassins, the Talons, to eliminate him. Damian, eager to prove himself, defies Bruce and confronts the Court alone, leading to his capture. Bruce is forced to confront the Court and his own feelings towards Damian, leading to intense battles in Gotham’s underbelly. Eventually, Bruce and Damian fight side by side against the Talons, marking the beginning of their partnership. Despite this, Bruce remains wary of Damian’s darker tendencies. In the aftermath, Bruce resolves to guide Damian toward a path of justice and restraint. Post Credits: a shadowy figure observes them from afar, suggesting that Ra’s al Ghul has further plans for both the League of Assassins and the Bat-family.
