Fans warn Jennifer Hudson as she seemingly confirms dating 'emotionally unavailable' rapper Common
BURBANK, CALIFORNIA: Fans cautioned Jennifer Hudson as she posted a beautiful Instagram message in celebration of Common's 51st birthday amid dating rumors. "Team Jhud pls help me wish one of the brightest lights, a Chicago and hip hop legend, the one and only @common a very happy birthday on today!" Hudson, 41, wrote on Instagram on March 13. The 'Respect' star also shared a selfie of herself and the 'Invocation' rapper smiling while cozying up to one another.
Common updated his social media accounts by reposting Hudson's birthday tribute to him on his Instagram Stories with a message saying "Thank you!" It didn't take long for fans to realize that Hudson might be confirming rumors that she and Common are dating, as per Page Six.
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'Soft Launch Insta Offical'
Fans were quick to deduce that Hudson might be dating "emotionally unavailable" Common and started pouring in advice in the comment section. "Is that a ‘Soft Launch Insta Offical‘," one person asked. Another said, "Her new boo? I hope not, she can do better. Don’t get me wrong he’s a great person, but he doesn’t commit and he’s hurt several. But happy birthday." "This man has commitment issues please don't be another piece in his jig saw puzzle," cautioned another fan.
Another fan exclaimed with hearts and emojis, "We love ❤️ you so much Jen. Been a fan for years now but please please 😢😢😌don’t fall for that. Just a suggestion! No woman needs “ common “ people 😝😝😝😌. You deserve better." One more fan quipped, "Lawddddd everybody on here is telling her but Sis gon do it her way...just be ready with the tissues and mimosas yall." "This man is emotionally unavailable," chimed in another. Another fan cautioned, "You better not Jenn!!!! No he always get our icons and leave them on friendship status. This man's end goal is not marriage. RUN!!!! Unless you just having fun."
Common's dating timeline
Common has enjoyed enormous success since the release of his debut album in 1992. Born Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Common has also been linked with a few of the biggest stars in entertainment over the years. The rapper has dated tennis player Serena Williams, Taraji P Henson, Tiffany Haddish, and fellow Soulquarian Erykah Badu in the past, as per People. Common's latest relationship was with Tiffany Haddish, 43, who he dated for almost a year before calling it quits in November 2021.
Kim Jones
A daughter, Omoye Assata Lynn, was born to Common and Kim Jones during their relationship, which lasted until 1998. However, they separated when their daughter was one year old.
Erykah Badu
Erykah Badu, a singer-songwriter, dated Common from 2000 to 2002. During their relationship, the two worked together on a few songs, including 'Jimi Was a Rock Star' for Common's 2002 album 'Electric Circus' and 'Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop)' for Badu's 2003 album 'Global Underground'. The ex-couple reunited in 2019 at the BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Awards, where they performed on stage together.
Serena Williams
Between 2007 and 2010, Common dated the tennis legend, Serena Williams. She participated with artists including Alicia Keys, Kanye West, and Kerry Washington in the music video for his 2007 hit 'I Want You', which gave rise to suspicions that the two were dating. However, they apparently broke up in 2010. Over the years, the ex-couple has reconnected professionally: Williams and Common spoke together in 2016 on the ESPN special 'The Undefeated in Depth: Serena with Common' about racism in tennis, and they did so again in 2018 at a 'Creative Minds Speaks' event.
Tiffany Haddish
Tiffany Haddish and Common first became friends while working together on the 2019 film 'The Kitchen' and initially, their connection was platonic. After matching on Bumble the following year, they went on a virtual date before Haddish announced their romance on 'Steve-Wild O's Ride' in August. But later in 2021, the couple broke up because they were both "too busy" for a committed relationship and were "never in the same city together," a source told People in November.
Hudson's celebrity exes
It's surprising that Jennifer Hudson doesn't have a long list of ex-boyfriends considering the fact that she is not only beautiful but also an Oscar-winning formidable singer. It appears that the former American Idol chooses committed relationships over frequent meetings, as per Ranker.
David Otunga
Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga dated for almost ten years. They became engaged in 2008, and their son David Daniel was born in August 2009. However, their relationship deteriorated, leading to a lengthy custody dispute. They were able to reach a secret deal in July 2019 over custody of their son.
Kerry Rhodes
Kerry Rhodes, a former NFL player, was spotted with Jennifer Hudson in 2007, but they never publicly admitted they were dating.
James Peyton
Actor James Peyton and Jennifer Hudson had an intermittent relationship from 1999 to 2007.
Although their representatives did not immediately react to Page Six's request for comment, Hudson's public birthday message to Common appeared to validate the suspicions that they are dating.
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