Common's 2016 Concert History

Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. (born March 13, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois), better known by his stage name Common (previously Common Sense), is a Grammy award winning rapper, author and actor known for lyrics that focus on love and spirituality. Many people describe him as being a conscious hip hop artist who makes songs that send a message. He debuted in 1992 with the album Can I Borrow a Dollar? and maintained a significant underground following into the late 90s...

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Common had 25 concerts in 2016

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 05, 2016
Common / Dâm-Funk / Peanut Butter Wolf / J-Rocc

Stones Throw Super Fest 2016

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Sycamore Grove Park Los Angeles, California, United States
Oct 15, 2016
Alicia Keys / Nicki Minaj / Ms. Lauryn Hill / Common / DNCE / Emeli Sandé / Prince Royce / Blood Orange / Salva / Cipha Sounds / Lil Yachty / Kevin Garrett / Danielle Bradbery / Sir The Baptist / Bebe Rexha / Beyoncé
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Barclays Center New York, New York, United States
Oct 08, 2016
Common

N2N Festival

Cedar Park Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 02, 2016
Many Rivers To Cross
"Many Rivers To Cross" / Harry Belafonte / John Legend / Common / Macklemore / Alice Smith / Jo Mersa Marley / Ty Dolla $ign / Goapele / Sounds of Blackness / Danny Glover / Sweet Honey In the Rock / Aloe Blacc / Jamie Foxx / Citizen Cope / Jasiri X / dianne reeves / Ledisi / Mali Music / Wanda Sykes / Maxwell Show all bands
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Many Rivers To Cross Music And Arts Festival Grounds Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia, United States
Oct 01, 2016
The Roots Picnic
Ro James / X Ambassadors / The Roots / Common / John Mayer / D'Angelo / Swizz Beatz / Black Thought / Kool G Rap / Royce da 5'9" / Freeway / Big Daddy Kane / Trombone Shorty / Mystikal / DJ Jazzy Jeff / David Bryne / Nile Rogers / The Sugarhill Gang / Alicia Keys / Wu-Tang Clan / Redman Show all bands
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Bryant Park New York, New York, United States
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Oct 01, 2016 –
Oct 02, 2016
Roots Picnic 2016
John Mayer / Jeremih / Lil Uzi Vert / Wu-Tang Clan / X Ambassadors / The Roots / Kevin Gates / Echosmith / D'Angelo / Swizz Beatz / Nile Rodgers / Yuna / Freddie Gibbs / David Byrne / Royce da 5'9" / Styles P / Deerhoof / EPMD / Black Thought / Lady Leshurr / Bibi Bourelly / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Emily Wells / SwizZz / Stretch / ?uestlove / J.Period / Chargaux / Chill Moody / Neal Brennan / Everyday People / Daniel Bambaata Marley / Grits and Biscuits / Bobbito / Jerrod Carmichael / Smshng Hrts / Questlove (DJ Set) / Jungle Brothers / Common / Alicia Keys Show all bands
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Bryant Park New York, New York, United States
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Sep 25, 2016
Aahh! Fest 2016
Jeremih / Common / Kanye West / The Roots / Vic Mensa / The Internet / Bilal / Sir The Baptist / Deon Cole
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Union Park Chicago, Illinois, United States
Sep 24, 2016
Magnificent Coloring Day
Chance the Rapper / Lil Uzi Vert / Alicia Keys / Tyler The Creator / Common / John Legend / Kanye West
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U.S. Cellular Field Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Sep 14, 2016
Common / Lion Babe SF Masonic Auditorium San Francisco, California, United States
Aug 31, 2016
Marcus Miller / Hollywood Bowl Orchestra / Los Angeles Philharmonic / Vince Mendoza / Common / Philip Bailey / Full force / Alice Smith / Charlie Wilson Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 20, 2016
Jill Scott / Common Tuscaloosa Amphitheater Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Jul 08, 2016
Summerfest (Milwaukee)
"Summerfest" (Milwaukee) / Phil Vassar / St. Paul & the Broken Bones / The Wombats / Bahari / Son Little / Mindi Abair / Welshly Arms / AJ Smith / Ruthie Collins / Coast Modern / Eric Hutchinson / Common / Bobby Friss Band / Hood Smoke / Velocity / The Brevet / Cerfus Project / Larry Pascale / Back Alley Band / Nikhil Korula Band / Horizon / Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors / The Mascot Theory / Blood Red Boots / The Fray / Social Animals / 5 Card Studs / Joe 2.0 / Elle King / Coleman Hell / Pat McCurdy / Young the Giant / Dressy Bessy / Litmus Vinyl / The LoveMonkeys / Katie Mack and The Moan Show all bands
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Henry Maier Festival Park Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Jul 02, 2016
Essence Music Festival
"Essence Music Festival" / Mariah Carey / Charlie Wilson / Common / Jeremih / Jidenna / Judith Hill / Lady Leshurr / Lalah Hathaway / Preservation Hall Jazz Band
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Caesars Superdome New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Jun 29, 2016 –
Jul 08, 2016
Common / Willie Nelson / KT Tunstall / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Timeflies

Summerfest 2016

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Henry Maier Festival Park Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Jun 25, 2016
The Roots / Common

BET experience

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The Novo Los Angeles, California, United States
Jun 09, 2016
Common / Fire It Up / Big Black Bird / Fifty / the looms House of Blues Chicago Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jun 08, 2016
Common Center Stage Theater Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Jun 07, 2016
Common The Fillmore Silver Spring Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
May 29, 2016
Soundset 2016
A$AP Rocky / Future / Post Malone / Common / The Roots / Anderson .Paak / mgk (fka Machine Gun Kelly) / Jay Rock / Danny Brown / Atmosphere / GoldLink / Raury / Noname / Aesop Rock / Mick Jenkins / Domo genesis / Lizzo / Pharoahe Monch / Pouya / Murs / 9th Wonder / Doomtree / Homeboy Sandman / Murs And 9th Wonder / Prof / Blueprint / Lexii Alijai / Reverie / I Self Devine / Finding Novyon / Soundset / Muja Messiah / Crazy Legs / DJ Shannon Blowtorch / Jazzy Joyce / DJ Just Nine / Sway Calloway / Baby Shel / DJ Tiiiiiiiiiip / Jesse De La Pena / Skeme Richards / DJ Tip of Audio Perm Show all bands
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Minnesota State Fairgrounds Falcon Heights, Minnesota, United States
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May 11, 2016
Common / Talib Kweli

Common with Talib Kweli, The Powerstation, Auckland

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The Powerstation Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
May 09, 2016
Common / Talib Kweli Enmore Theatre Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Many Rivers To Cross on Oct 1, 2016 [888-small]

Many Rivers To Cross
Oct 1 - 2, 2016
 Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia, United States
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Oct 1 - 2, 2016
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Oct 1 - 2, 2016
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Oct 1 - 2, 2016
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Common / Talib Kweli
May 8, 2016
 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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The Roots / Common
Jun 25, 2016
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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The Roots / Common
Jun 25, 2016
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Jun 25, 2016
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Genres:

Hip Hop
Rap
Soul
Pop Rap
Neo Soul
Boom Bap
Hardcore Hip Hop
Alternative Hip Hop
Gangster Rap
Jazz Rap
Conscious Hip Hop
Political Hip Hop
Chicago Rap
Alternative Rap
Progressive Rap
Chipmunk Soul
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Latest Setlist (12/11/2025):

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  1. Dreamin'
  2. The Corner
  3. Respiration
  4. Get Em High
  5. Fortunate
  6. They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)
  7. The People
  8. Be (intro)
  9. The Food
  10. Testify
  11. Freestyle
  12. Come Close
  13. I Used to Love H.E.R.
  14. Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip Hop)
  15. Just a Friend / Nuthin' But a "G" Thang / C.R.E.A.M. / Juicy
  16. (DJ Dummy Solo)
  17. Go!
  18. Universal Mind Control (UMC)
  19. The Light

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 9 concerts
2025 13 concerts
2024 37 concerts
2023 20 concerts
2022 8 concerts
2021 5 concerts
2020 16 concerts
2019 55 concerts
2018 24 concerts
2017 29 concerts
2016 25 concerts
2015 21 concerts
2014 46 concerts
2013 27 concerts
2012 29 concerts
2011 33 concerts
2010 28 concerts
2009 63 concerts
2008 53 concerts
2007 65 concerts
2006 51 concerts
2005 65 concerts
2004 15 concerts
2003 30 concerts
2002 10 concerts
2001 8 concerts
2000 35 concerts
1999 5 concerts
1998 10 concerts
1994 1 concert
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