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Common has finally achieved a major milestone in his career. The Grammy winner notched his first platinum album, seeing one of his classics etch itself in history.
What Common Album Went Platinum?
While performing at the Taste Of Chicago Festival, Common got word he finally achieved a long sought after milestone. While on stage, the organizers presented him with a platinum record in a case, granted after his 2005 classic Be, became his first platinum record of his career.
“Chicago this is for you!,” Common said while holding the case in triumph. Be acted as a major milestone record for Common, where he brought his conscious rap style paired with more upbeat production provided by Kanye West, to a more mainstream audience. The gamble paid off, leading to several hits including “Go,” “Testify,” and “The Corner.”
The record acted as a tactical comeback for Common after his previous record Electric Circus vastly underperformed. Be debuted at No.2 on Billboard, sparked by an aggressive promotional push, which included a classic performance on Chappelle’s Show.
Overall, Be was met with universal acclaim, with publications such as Rolling Stone, The Village Voice, Vibe, Spin, and more naming it Album Of The Year. It received four Grammy nominations, including Best Rap Album.
This weekend in Chicago, Common was presented with his Platinum plaque for ‘Be’ — his first album to sell a million copies. It took 20 years, but classics have no expiration date 🥂 pic.twitter.com/5fpvUL3ymv
— Andrew Barber (@fakeshoredrive) July 13, 2026
What Did Fans Say About The Achievement?
In comment sections across social media, Common received his props.
“I literally play a piece of this album daily. It changed my relationship with hip-hop and how I view life, in general. Inspired my first tattoo even. Grateful for this art,” one user posted.
“Keep in mind. These are real fans who purchased it no bots no streams,” another user posted.
“Wow. One of my all time favorite albums. I assumed it went platinum years ago,” another user posted.
The album would prove to launch a comeback for Common, with his next record 2007’s Finding Forever reaching No.1 on The Billboard 200.
