Anecdotes

Was known as Common Sense prior to 1995, when a ska band with that name sued him, forcing him to shorten his name.

He was engaged to singer Erykah Badu.

Had a public feud with Ice Cube in the late 90s, epitomized in the song "The Bitch In Yoo".

Graduated from Florida A&M (Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University/FAMU).

Is signed to Ye's G.O.O.D. Music label.

Has a daughter: Omoye Assata Lynn (b. August 13, 1997) with ex-girlfriend, Kim Jones.

Filming Gangster américain (2007) with co-stars Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington in New York City. (septembre 2006)

Dated Angela Rye from September 2017 to March 2018.

Plays the drums.

Friends with Steve Harvey, and Taraji P. Henson.

Working on 7th album 'Finding Forever' which is due for release in 2007. (mars 2006)