Let's make this birthday one to remember.

53 years old (Born on March 13, 1972)

Happy Birthday, Common! Another year smoother and cooler—you're aging like a timeless classic. From dropping unforgettable verses in "I Used to Love H.E.R." that reshaped hip-hop storytelling, to making Chicago proud at every turn on stage and screen, you've truly become uncommon indeed.

Whether inspiring change through your powerful poetry or proving your acting chops again and again, you blend depth and dedication with creativity. Here’s hoping today brings the joy of impacting so many lives paired nicely with cake that rivals those classic Chi-town beats. Stay legendary, keep rhyming magnificently—and remember: Hip-Hop (and we) still love you back!