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Common Net Worth: Common is an American musician and actor who has a net worth of $45 million. His first major-label studio album, “Like Water for Chocolate”, was his first big financial success that also gained him fame and recognition.Early Life: Common was born Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr. in Chicago, Illinois on March 13, 1972. His mother was a teacher and his father was an ABA basketball player who later became a youth counselor. Common attended Florida A&M for two years where he studied business administration.Music Career: Lynn began wrapping in 1991 as a solo artist under the stage name Common Sense. In 1992, his debut single, “Take It EZ”, was released, followed by the album “Can I Borrow a Dollar?”  His commercial success and critical acclaim began with his second album, “Resurrection”, in 1994. During the mid-’90s, his song, “I Used to Love H.E.R.”, sparked a feud with rappers Westside Connection, who responded to Common in their track “Westside Slaughter”.Common’s third album, “One Day It’ll All Make Sense”, dropped in 1997 and led to a record deal with MCA Records. His fourth effort, “Like Water for Chocolate”, was his first to be certified gold and one of his singles off of the album was nominated for a Grammy. In early 2004, Common made an appearance on Kanye West’s debut album, “The College Dropout.” His next record, “Be”, was produced primarily by Kanye West, with the album going gold and receiving four Grammy nominations in 2005.  Common’s seventh LP “Finding Forever” was released in July 2007. It was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Album but lost to Kanye West’s “Graduation.”Over the course of his career, Common released 11 studio albums between 1992 and 2017, racking up two BET Awards, two Grammys (Best R&B Song for “Love of My Life” in 2003; Best Rap Performance by Duo or Group for “Southside” in 2008), and eleven Grammy nods.Entertainment Industry Career: The rapper has developed perhaps an even more successful film career with dozens of credits, including appearances in “Run All Night”, “Suicide Squad”, “Happy Feet Two”, “New Year’s Eve”, “The Odd Life of Timothy Green”, “Barbershop: The Next Cut”, and “Now You See Me”. He first appeared onscreen in the American UPN sitcom “Girlfriends.” He made an appearance on that same network on “One on One”, where he played a drama class instructor. Common also guest starred on the ABC show “Scrubs.” In 2007, Common made his big screen debut alongside Ryan Reynolds, Jeremy Piven, and Alicia Keys in the crime film “Smokin’ Aces.” He also appeared with Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe in the 2007’s “American Gangster.” In 2008, Common starred in the film adaptation of the comic book “Wanted”, alongside Morgan Freeman and Angelina Jolie. Common also appeared in “Just Right” and “Terminator Salvation” in 2009. In 2009, he appeared in “Justice League: Mortal” and the next year starred as a corrupt cop in the 2010 comedy “Date Night.” He was a leading cast member of AMC’s “Hell on Wheels.” In 2014, Common co-wrote the Oscar winning song “Glory” for the film Selma, and he also co-starred in the film as 1960’s civil rights leader James Bevel. Common appeared alongside Keanu Reeves when he played Cassian in “John Wick: Chapter 2” in February 2017. Common received much critical acclaim for his inspiring performance in “All About Nina” in 2018.In October 2015, Common signed a two year deal with HBO that allowed him to start his own film production company, Freedom Road Productions. He worked with Amazon Studios and American Girl in 2016 as an executive producer for the feature film “An American Girl Story.”Other Ventures: He worked as a Gap model in 2006 and has promoted products for Microsoft, Diesel, BlackBerry and NBA 2K8. His memoir, “One Day It’ll All Make Sense”, was published in 2011. He published his second memoir, “Let Love Have the Last Word” in May 2019.Activism: Common is a supporter of animal rights and PETA. He appeared in a print ad for PETA titled “Think Before You Eat” and promoted vegetarianism in a documentary titled “Holistic Wellness.” Common is actively involved with the “Knowing is Beautiful” campaign which supports HIV and AIDS awareness. He made a pledge in 2007 to cease using anti-gay lyrics in his music. Common founded the Common Ground Foundation, a non profit with the goal to empower underprivileged youth to contribute to society and become strong leaders globally. The foundation includes leadership development programs, educational development, creative expression, and a book club.Common performed at several California state prisons in 2017 and the tour inspired him to create another non-profit, Imagine Justice, devoted to empowering communities and fighting injustices by addressing mental health and wellness and civic engagement. Common has performed at several rallies over the years including the March for Our Lives anti-gun rally in Washington DC in March 2018. In May 2020, Common launched a social media campaign through Imagine Justice dubbed #WeMatterToo, in response to the COVID19 pandemic, with the goal of calling attention to the threat the pandemic poses for incarcerated men and women.White House Controversy: In 2011, he was the center of a White House controversy after being invited by Michelle Obama to appear and read his work at a poetry reading. The New Jersey State Police opposed Common’s invitation because he wrote a song about a man convicted of murdering a local state trooper. The White House Press Secretary at the time, Jay Carney issued a statement noting that the President opposes some of Common’s work.Personal Life: Common has been romantically linked to several celebrities, including Serena Williams. In August 2020, it was confirmed that he was in a relationship with comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish.

Lenny Dykstra Net Worth: Lenny Dykstra is an American retired professional baseball player who has a net worth of -$25 million. Lenny is famous for his role on the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies. During his professional baseball career, Dykstra won a World Series championship with the Mets and became an All-Star three times. Dykstra’s net worth is a reflection of various financial and legal difficulties since his retirement. These issues have resulted in bankruptcy and jail time for the former baseball pro. Career: Lenny Dykstra’s career began in 1981 after he was signed by the Mets. He soon won the nickname “Nails” for his fearless style of play, and observers commented that he had “no concept of failure.” After playing his first season in the major leagues in 1985, Dykstra hit a staggering number of home runs in 1986 and led the Mets to a World Series Championship. Eventually, the Mets traded Dykstra to the Philadelphia Phillies, a decision that Lenny later attributed to his “wild and crazy side.” After a drunk driving incident, Dykstra struggled with a number of injuries throughout the rest of his career. A highlight came in 1993 when Dykstra led the Majors in walks. It was later revealed that he had paid a private team of investigators to dig up dirt on umpires, and Lenny used this information to achieve a better strike zone during games. Lenny retired in the late 90s. Steroid Use: In 2007, the Mitchell Report named Dysktra as one of the many players who had used steroids in the past. Multiple sources confirmed his steroid use, and it is alleged that even the Commissioner of Baseball was aware of Dykstra’s prolonged steroid use for years. Although he never agreed to meet with investigators or confirm these allegations, Lenny admitted privately that he used steroids because he felt he was in danger of being replaced. Financial Issues: After retiring from baseball, Dykstra began an ambitious plan to start numerous businesses. These included a jet charter company, magazines, and other ventures. By 2009, it was clear that these businesses were not successful. Not only that, but he was facing allegations of credit card fraud, check fraud, failing to pay his rent, and much more. In the end, he faced numerous lawsuits. Later in 2009, Dykstra filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. The legal documents that followed confirmed that Lenny had just $50,000 in assets. On the other side of the equation, the former pro athlete was facing between $10 million and $50 million in liabilities and debts. In his defense, Dykstra claimed to be a victim of mortgage fraud – the same issue that countless other Americans were dealing with during this period. Months later, Lenny was effectively homeless – living out of his car and various hotel lobbies. To make matters worse, he was having trouble selling his properties, as they were deemed “unshowable” by real estate professionals. These homes had issues such as toxic mold, missing toilets, water damage, and much more. In 2009, it was reported that Lenny had auctioned off his World Series ring for $56,750 to help pay his debts. Legal Issues: Towards the end of 2009, Dykstra switched to a chapter 7 bankruptcy. Not long afterward, he was accused of lying under oath and acting in a deceitful manner in bankruptcy court proceedings. It was later revealed that Lenny had hidden and sold assets while in bankruptcy. Because he had violated the rules of bankruptcy, he was denied a discharge – meaning he was still liable for his debts. In 2011, Dykstra faced further legal issues. After he was arrested for trying to buy a stolen car and possessing a number of illicit drugs, he was charged with embezzling from a bankruptcy estate. As the details emerged, prosecutors contended that Lenny had destroyed or hidden more than $400,000 worth of assets. Eventually, Lenny was sentenced to house arrest. He initially pleaded not guilty to charges related to embezzlement, obstruction of justice, bankruptcy fraud, and many other offenses. He faced 13 charges in all, which would have resulted in a sentence of up to 80 years. In 2012, Dykstra pleaded guilty to bankruptcy fraud, concealment of assets, and money laundering. All three were felonies, and he was sentenced to 6.5 months in prison. In addition, he was ordered to pay $200,000 in restitution and complete 500 hours of community service. In 1991, Lenny crashed into a tree while driving drunk, suffering serious injuries to his face and collarbone. In 1999, he was arrested for sexual harassment, but the charges were later dropped. In 2010, Lenny was accused by a female escort of hiring her and then writing her a worthless $1,000 check that bounced. In 2011, Dykstra was accused of sexual assault by his housekeeper, who claimed that Lenny forced her into oral sex. That year, he was charged with indecent exposure and was given a 9-month sentence. After being released from prison in 2013, Dykstra stayed clean for five years before another arrest in 2018 for possession of drugs once again. During this incident, he also threatened an Uber driver with a gun. Real Estate: In 2010, it was reported that Dykstra’s southern California mansion had hit the housing market with a price tag of $14.9 million. The home was in seriously bad shape when it was listed, and the six-bedroom residence had a history of vandalization; including beer bottled scattered throughout the yard and sewage openly spewing into the air. Lenny put this home up for sale about 6 months after declaring bankruptcy. This was the same home that Wayne Gretzky had once owned, and the hockey legend sold Dykstra the 6.7-acre property in Thousand Oaks for $17.5 million in 2007. It was reported that there were about $14.28 million worth of liens against the property, including a sum of $12.9 million owed to JP Morgan & Chase. In 2018, Gretzky bought back the home that he had once sold to Dykstra, paying $13.5 million for the residence. This means that he made a $5 million profit and he got to keep the house that he sold.

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