10 Things Common Can't Live Without | GQ

There are a few things Chicago icon Common can't live without. From palo santo and Green Drink to wellness shots and his vegan chef, these are Common's essentials.
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10 Things Common Can't Live Without | GQ

[@kingpin5639]

1st person I saw have a Bible as an essential

[@kevinalston1691]

I thought he was Muslim for some reason

[@mickyskickreviews4826]

The best essential

[@jesusantaya202]

Jarvis Landry has had it as well. But I’m not sure if it was the First essential he presented

[@tonib4800]

Amen

[@christopherayettey4390]

Facts

[@Allinmyworld]

It's weird but Common's essentials are exactly what i would think Common's essentials would be like. Vegan hippy vibes.

[@lastday7499]

Hippie*

[@brooklynblack7624]

😂😂😂 that’s cool asf!!!! Vegan Hippy Vibes!!!

[@charchar8432]

The Bible is vegan

[@isaiahawsomeone]

Some would say it’s common items 😂💀

[@juanlavender5775]

Just missing the nag champa incense 📿

[@afridoma1166]

Not a single jewelry on his essentials, all about wellness and spirituality.

[@tamelawilliams2113]

Absolutely

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[@lamarrfrazier7944]

BEST ONE YET!

[@mrmackhomie3737]

"I'd rather invest in my wellness than in material things" It can't get much true than this.. Chandibata

[@Tapsy_smith]

Hooo nhai 😅

[@chinem4380]

Neniwo

[@mrmackhomie3737]

Hahaha makanyanya boiz imi

[@solomonnzirawa4755]

A vana vevhu

[@nahshawnmitchell6540]

That was the realest GQ interview so far every body needs to get on his level because he’s going to live to be 100 years old.

[@cannibalmanimal2336]

It’s not about living forever, it’s about vitality in your later years. It’s not about the years in your life, it’s about the life in your years

[@sunrae7680]

@@cannibalmanimal2336 I'm a nurse and I agree. Take care of yourself now or I will later.

[@theandroidgamer2001]

I've never seen anyone who takes care of himself this seriously and with so much discipline

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[@diasporaexpress9799]

Tiffany is a lucky woman

[@sunrae7680]

That's why he dont look his age. I need to change my life. 😁

[@purityokeke8926]

so true,especially having Bible as one of his Necessities.

[@nbabandit1625]

@@diasporaexpress9799 This comment didn’t age well 😂

[@_this]

Homie pulled out the Bible first... That's some next level

[@adeedee8078]

Nope it's basic living ,FAM welcome!

[@Nick10nick]

That’s one of mine

[@elizam8714]

Godly vibez y'all. He's never alone.

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

Yeah, but he kinda made up for it with the other things. They still showed him to be a sucker, but to nowhere near the same extent.

[@csforlifeBR]

That guy is so chill, god bless.

[@garcellejean-louis2362]

He really is. God* Bless.🙏🏾❤️

[@thelastgoodbrother]

He makes me want to step my game up.

[@MVPMoneyB]

💯

[@chvckhvley]

u do too bro. i see that challenger 🤘🏾

[@Katarina23]

@Samuel Osborne was he with her?

[@ambition1224]

The BIBLE...THE ESSENTIAL! Love that he showcased it first! Praise Jesus!

[@jbzaddy1980]

Its a sign of maturity unlike other rapper these days

[@erictaylor1217]

I get sucked in the rabbit hole of these and most are so vain like “bro my LV belt is essential”. Glad to see Common focus on health and building

[@sunrae7680]

Or showing off 100 million dollars worth of cars.

[@markkinkle7038]

Did you all notice this was a video of a man who takes care of his body, mind, and spirit. Powerful. Get into it -- for your own life.

[@kaijohnson9048]

Yes!! 💯

[@Eliashotboi]

He’s holding the incense like a blunt lol

[@deerxborn551]

hahah

[@cquiroz420]

He was holding back saying he was vegan.......

[@ndo533]

He was prob inhaling that sht lol

[@ipsilonia]

he's a g

[@candicecandy8137]

I thought bout that 2!! 🤨😂🤣😭

[@christophermm23]

"Those are my essentials, yall know my credentials" couldn't help but drop a line in there. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@smith1355]

I said the same thing😂😂

[@KwameAkuchiWilliams]

Lol yeeaaaa

[@geeman1442]

Common is a talented, smart and wonderful gentleman. Really impressed by his essentials and his lifestyle, was fortunate to meet him through my niece, Cam, his vegan chef.

[@matthewmantro472]

Commons essentials are legit. The Bible is a must have. Good job common 🙌🏾❤️

[@PurplePandaClock]

Common has such a peaceful aura. Listened to his whole discography a few months ago and gained a new respect for him, definitely the best HIP HOP MC out of Chicago 25+ years strong

[@Dee_Nice89]

I been rockin with Common since I was young 💯

[@TheTownWatch]

Thumbs up for the BIBLE! The true WORD OF GOD! 👍

[@anthonyjones2392]

It's good that he has the Bible but is he living by God's standards in that Bible or is he living by his standards. God does not except any and all worsh.

[@TheTownWatch]

@@anthonyjones2392 I agree with you my friend!

[@Nick10nick]

@@anthonyjones2392 what’s worsh

[@MrsStrother]

AMEN!

[@celestemanipatedinchrist4935]

I love that he loves the Bible big ups, but the paulo santo is almost witchcrafty, burning candles, herbs and rubbish is what the pagans do, burning a candle for fragrance reasons is fine but positive what wat is near deviner, herbalist, witchy... White magic

[@dr.100purrscent5]

And this is why we Love Common 💗

[@LedgieBear22]

Common is ready to start his beauty and wellness channel and we’re here for it

[@k96themovie]

Batshele Ntokozo

[@KwameAkuchiWilliams]

And we're here for you.

[@elizam8714]

His frequency so high it's hardly of this would anymore. Much love and respect king. Health is wealth

[@tonyg4811]

Thank you common.... I was just waiting on someone to acknowledge “ our father” . Everybody always leave him out until they need something! I had someone tell me that goes without saying, no it doesn’t because when God is in your life fr, you can’t gelp but to tell people! Salute OG

[@nerdbeast04]

I vibe that . I rather feel good & EAT GOOD . Than have material things . Most wording he said

[@jeffreysharpe2255]

Huge facts

[@thatosehularo1419]

Common has been a conscious man how ever his become even more spiritual aware. Best GQ interview.

[@roseenninful6000]

For sure, the best GQ vid so far

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[@VannieBee]

A man who loves the word of God, is a man after my heart. 😭❤️

[@95mike]

He has a calming aura

[@hirehervirtually5573]

everybody else on GQ’s “10 things so & so can’t live without” - materialistic liabilities. common - The Bible & a Black Woman Vegan Chef

[@im8555]

@ 5:39 I appreciate how well loved that bottle of Carol’s daughter moisturizer is. It’s like that bottle of queen Helen’s most of us used to have in our bathroom back in the day

[@YuhasLol]

Came in expecting Common to show very profound, yet dope essentials. Was not disappointed.

[@imanijahaan]

Just when I thought I could afford everything on his essentials list he pulls out a black vegan woman chef and I’m obsessed

[@queteetv]

right!!!!

[@ericam3287]

😂😂😂😂 right!

[@RahYisrael99]

He had to let us know he ain't so common😉

[@KRenee007]

He's like, I am rich! So...

[@rlb3726]

🤣

[@kingpinstatus916]

BIG Shout Out to Common for having REAL Grown Man Essentials! All you have to do is read the comments to know where people are at in life in terms of their mentality & maturity!✌😎

[@kaijohnson9048]

Exactly! 💯

[@christianlong4195]

We need more men like him in the world!! God bless you and never stop doing what you do!!!!!!!

[@ubermatic1821]

“Hip hop goes, where we go”

[@SOLEcialMEDIA]

Would love to see Pharrells essentials, let’s make that happen?

[@sophianraden6913]

Common is a dope dude much respect. Only ppl on the healthy wellness lifestyle understand

[@kung-fukennyfamily]

Whoever is reading this i pray for restoration in whatever you had lost whether it's relationships, health, marriage or business. May the lord bless you to be a blessing to those around you. Stay safe

[@HauteyCouture]

❤️this!! You too😃

[@NThando]

Amen❤️

[@domdow2884]

Aman brother

[@tiravaughn9386]

Amen...same to you

[@dajewel1982]

Thank you. And you too

[@liljimmysfoodfactorygemstr4096]

Chicago’s in the building favorite rappers common og like him 🙌🏼💯🙏🏼

[@roseenninful6000]

I'm really impressed: Common? Wow, so 'clean' and decent. And that's a pretty huge Bible too...lol

[@NaturalDivineGoddess]

GREEN DRINK: Bet E. BADU can take credit for Common's transformation.

[@thanlianachhakchhuak1499]

*I'm gonna tell John Wick that he survived the stab*

[@Middlechild62]

Consider this a professional courtesy

[@roseenninful6000]

Hahahahahaa

[@lamarcusdarjean5236]

Nah he found Jesus

[@rares-mihaildohangie5557]

😂😂😂

[@tanishaperry7738]

Hahahahaha....good one!

[@jacobmcleod4482]

This dude is the real deal, I see why Tiffany Haddish liked him so much.

[@newbies5940]

Wtf

[@newbies5940]

Jk fax tho

[@typy7616]

I try to forget he let her touch his palo santo don't remind me

[@EvanBlack11]

Everything this man does is what I want strive to be like.

[@mr.notajoke1647]

Samething I said. This blackman is what I strive to be daily

[@e.j.o.4400]

He striving to be more like Christ. Christ is the example! Amen!

[@queenofthesouth4205]

Health is Wealth.....Common knows!!!

[@celineemech]

'My first item is my bible' yass💪

[@celineemech]

@Student HannahBeatrix Valladolid He's real to me🙃

[@KapitalTee]

@Student HannahBeatrix Valladolid It's called faith for a reason. :)

[@JamesBrown-wp1di]

@Student HannahBeatrix Valladolid did you not just read his reply. It's called faith. All religions are based on faith and there is no scientific evidence for any of them. No disrespect to you if you don't belive though bro 👍🏼

[@kaitlynanaya7015]

Student HannahBeatrix Valladolid Are you dumb it’s called faith for a reason. Not everyone believes but some do.

[@miguelangeljacobo8960]

Pot Of Gold er, that’s absolutely false.

[@AshokLekhra]

These are just all “common” things !!

[@suntruthg]

Me smiling because, I got the same lit candle on my altar! “Peace and Tranquility”. 👌🏾

[@maritamatilde]

His name is Common but he has nothing in common with other artists at his essentials list. Shout to you for having a Bible as your 1st item and 0 materialistic things 👌✨

[@alphahoss1947]

This episode was calming & insight.

[@craigwapples4200]

Other rappers I can’t live with out my “product placement” common “vegan chef “ *drops mic*

[@MrGnarlybirdman]

This is an actually useful Essentials instead or rich people reminding us they are rich

[@chadlategan2808]

You can feel his amazing energy through this video. What a beautiful human ❤️

[@KeishasWorldShow]

Common is so blessed! 😇His energy is contagious! 👌🏽..☀️

[@lonniecorantjamanshukarash2859]

Thanks, Keisha

[@KwameAkuchiWilliams]

You're blessed as well

[@Katarina23]

Well, its good to know my instincts are always right. I have always admired Common because of his down to earth nature. He really is a balanced being. I hope Tiffany does not let him go or vice versa

[@delvesdg]

Definitely going to look at those Palo Santo sticks.

[@Yourrrr]

“Hip hop go where we go” AINT that the truth 👏🏽 the vibes in this video 💫 immaculate

[@newbies5940]

I like how him and his brother are both Christians and how they spread the word of GOD

[@foxmolder363]

You can find all these essentials when you’re in line at Ross.

[@MzLizJ]

Lol

[@caprinathomas3481]

🤣🤣🤣Omggg

[@suntruthg]

Facts! We love a humble guy.

[@octaviof.g.7316]

hahahah thats where they get you!!!

[@c30ful]

😂😂.True

[@charlottembhele5297]

I saw Common holding the Bible, I clicked 😀

[@kaijohnson9048]

Same Sis, same!🥰😇

[@lonniecorantjamanshukarash2859]

Charlotte I don't see anything wrong with that?

[@charlottembhele5297]

@@lonniecorantjamanshukarash2859 ya, there is nothing wrong with it. I'm just saying I was more interested when I saw him holding a Bible

[@lonniecorantjamanshukarash2859]

@@charlottembhele5297 Good to know that you do

[@liyabonakilani8384]

I have so much love and respect for his music, energy, vision, his mind and spirituality!!!

[@kulturama4364]

Common is so calm & collected

[@AkramDeX]

Common has one of the smoothest voices ever

[@bingflosby]

That bronner soap literally changes ur life

[@GSWarrior9]

This was one of my fav ones ever. Common is the man, so smooth.

[@GangBlud]

Common is the best. His love for his music, translates to his life.

[@rodrigobandeiradacosta5164]

A real and evolved human being essentials. Been a fan of him since I Used To Love H.E.R. This guy just deserves a huge admiration and respect!

[@Kayslaybae]

Can they list all his items below so we all can buy them on Amazon

[@lonniecorantjamanshukarash2859]

Kay Lynn, exactly you can get them all there

[@zennaturalist2543]

Cool,we hv a lot of similar essentials. The cassava chips,dr bronners,green drinks,water,tumeric ginger shots i make regularly,candles...nice.

[@ricardodiaz4387]

To be honest I have no idea who this guy is but I love his positivity and outlook towards health. This might be one of my favorite videos and I need to try that palo santo

[@chrystaldias7309]

Who else feels that he is a very healthy, prideful man

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Prideful is not a good quality 🤔

[@heartcomedy5]

@@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power, having pride in your hardwork, successful career, healthy habits, and positive mindset is a bad thing 🤔

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

@@heartcomedy5 doctor. Dictionary. Peace.

[@mckenzie.8653]

@@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power there is an essential, healthy level of pride that is important to have. Everything in moderation!

[@chrystaldias7309]

@@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power it absolutely is dumbass your just not intelligent enough to know, look up the definition.

[@Neo-oq3rx]

As a boy and young man it's all about image but when you grow up and become a man image means less and less and health and learning come to the forefront. Even though I'm a good but younger than Common I'm same vibe as he is

[@gugulethu4155]

Never thought id see common in here..he is one of the best!

[@edwinkarani5593]

Beautiful man. Greatness in simplicity and knowing yourself and your purpose.

[@mullahdaddy8230]

Lamorne morris said on his Ten essentials episode that Common put him on palo santo, and here we go.

[@MrJoserox]

Been using this and sage wraps for years 👌 try finding someone who gifts them rather then purchasing these herbs 🌿

[@preskidd]

Exactly. I must give it a try one day.

[@njtaurus]

I was going to say the same thing. It's only right he had Palo Santo as one of his essentials....

[@loord1972]

BabeminzGirlsszz.SpaCe

[@jareddaneman35]

and we now know his impression is spot on

[@npeliroja89]

Missed opportunity to title this uncommon favorites with common

[@yshbtv3321]

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[@smiles4u92]

Yesss! That would have been perfect

[@jaredbaez5457]

Common is such a really good person🥺

[@EnGiN4321]

I love it, really good vibes of common spreading out!!

[@Jeven1214]

A wholesome king

[@kelminagu]

Nice to see someone whos not flexing with iced out watches and gucci sh+t.

[@tanvenom]

He changed it to 5 cars when he realized he has 3 cars already!

[@darkerimpulses7146]

This dude is the most high vibe, real, down to earth guy ever. Respect.

[@Dbeckdesign68]

“Y’all know my credentials” I love that. Also I need a vegan chef in my life.

[@smileygee8005]

Basically, Common is like me-a hippie :D

[@dadsgrant209]

The best "can't live without" I've ever watched to the end!🐐🎤🎶💯✔👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ily4ev1]

his energy is unmatched.

[@jesusantaya202]

I love that he Has the Bible! That’s dope

[@selfmade128]

Common’s a cool dude man 👌🏾

[@determined092]

A new found respect for the brother Common. Much love

[@waynethompson5724]

Honestly one of the best essentials lists I've ever seen... Funny, original, informative, a little strange lol Defo an all rounder👌🏾

[@beaniespades905]

Common: My next essential is my vegan chef. Vegan chef: 🤘🤟 Wasn't expecting that.😂

[@tenille2529]

I guess she says.... Rock On 🤘🏾

[@mwanfwe]

I feel like I've known his laugh my whole life

[@MissMusic4Lifexx]

Common was just good and peaceful vibes and this is where it’s AT I need to see him show us his skin care routine next

[@edwardbushman7395]

This is the only one of these GQ episodes I needed to watch 🙏🏾 thank you Common

[@iBEEnHEREtoo]

Shoutout to Common for having the directors cut edition of the bible.

[@totallylost7683]

The better tittle would be : " 10 uncommon essentials common cant live without "

[@mallowhawk294]

He seems so pure and positive!

[@kelis.k]

Common is such a sweetheart, we truly love to see it

[@beaniespades905]

Oh snap! I thought he was having a blunt when he was performing on The Colors Show. So it's Pala Santo??

[@NaijaCINE]

I actually thought that too, until recently when he referenced palo santo in the song itself

[@blayzej]

For once a list that isn't full of superficial stuff or money wasting.

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[@angler4lifeextremefishing671]

Common is one of my fav legend and he is a realist

[@djswivells3613]

Love Common’s Essentials, helpful for my body. I will try some of them!