To have my name said like, "Common and John Legend, Golden Globe nominees," is one of the greatest achievements I've ever had as an artist, as a person.

I appreciate this moment in time...ball players and actors be knowing my rhymes

It's hard to see blessings in a violent culture

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.

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.

I started digging into parts of myself that I probably ignore and don't really get to express because Common is an artist that is conscious and is aware and is trying to put a positive energy to the world.

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.