RAPPER Common has been one of the artists to help define the success of Hip Hop music today.
Throughout his career, the Chicago-born rapper has been romantically linked to an array of celebrities — let’s take a look.
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Who has Common dated?
Common emerged into the hip-hop scene in 1987 where he was formerly known as Common Sense.
The rapper blew up in the ’90s when we released his 1994 studio album Resurrection.
As Common continued to succeed, the rapper started to be spotted with a few celebrity women.
Let’s take a look at Common’s dating history over the years:
Kim Jones
In the late ’90s, Common was romantically linked to Kim Jones.
Not much is known about her profession then and now, however, the two were dating until 1998.
Erykah Badu
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Following his breakup with Kim, Common began dating singer Erykah Badu in 2000.
While dating, the two collaborated on a few songs including Jimi Was a Rock Star.
During the early 2000s, the two seemed inseparable, however, the two decided to call it quits in 2002.
Years after they split, Common said Erykah was his “first love.”
He went on to say: “It wasn’t her fault, the relationship just didn’t go forward.”
Taraji P. Henson
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In 2005, Common began dating award-winning actress Taraji P. Henson.
However, the two kept their relationship extremely private. It wasn’t until 2011 that Taraji confirmed that the two were dating on The Wendy Williams Show.
The Empire actress said: “Okay, I’ll tell you the truth, Common and I did date.” She also mentioned that her relationship with Common was her “last real long-term relationship.”
Serena Williams
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In 2007, Common began dating tennis superstar Serena Williams.
Serena appeared in his music video for I Want You. Like his relationship with Taraji, the two often kept their personal lives private.
Serena and Common were together for three years before calling it quits in 2010.
Angela Rye
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In 2017, Common was romantically linked to political analyst Angela Rye.
The two dated for about a year before calling it quits in 2018.
Speaking with the New York Post, Angela said: “We have and will always be friends.
“He is an amazing human being, and I’m a much better person because he’s part of my life. May we all keep loving and living.”
The two tried to pick things up back in 2019, however, their relationship didn’t last throughout the year.
Tiffany Haddish
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Common began dating comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish, in 2020.
The two matched on Bumble and had their first date virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Speaking on Steve-O’s Wide Ride, Tiffany revealed: “I’ve lost 20 pounds since I’ve been in this relationship.
“I feel more confident in me and it’s not him that’s doing it. I’m just way happier and it’s like knowing I got somebody that cares about me, that really has my back. It seems like he does anyways. And I love it. I love him.”
However, the two called it quits in November 2021 with Common saying: “I don’t think the love really dispersed…we weren’t feeding the relationship.
“It was hard for me to balance all of that and keep the relationship fed.”
This prompted Tiffany to tell her side of the story to Hollywood Unlocked saying: “I was very disappointed. I was like, ‘Oh, OK. Cause that’s not what you told me, but OK.’
“I miss him. I miss him from time to time, but that’s with, I think, any intimate relationship that you might have — you miss them. But I’m fine with it. It’s cool.”
Jennifer Hudson
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In 2022, Common sparked dating rumors that he was dating singer and actress, Jennifer Hudson.
The two were seen together in both Philadelphia and Chicago, where the stars are both from.
However, Jennifer touched on the rumors to Entertainment Tonight saying: “People create their narratives of it and it’s like, OK, you know, how you feel.
“We shot a film together and he played my husband. We gotta eat in between those moments.”
The two are set to appear in the action-thriller Breathe which is set for a 2024 release date.
What has Common said about the Jennifer Hudson dating rumors?
In June 2023, Common joined the Today Show when Al Roker asked the rapper about his rumored relationship with Jennifer Hudson.
While he didn’t confirm or deny the rumors, Common said: “I’ll say, speaking of Chicago, she’s a Chicagoan, this amazing human being — I’ve always been inspired by her.
“She’s one of the most beautiful people I ever met on the planet. Incredible heart, and she’s just dope, man.”
While Jennifer previously shut down rumors, speaking with TMZ in August 2023, the Dream Girls actress said: “Rumors say a lot of things.
“But he’s a beautiful man, I will give you that. That’s for certain.”
In November, Jennifer joined Gayle King on CBS Mornings telling the anchor that she was “very happy” in a relationship, however, she didn’t name her partner.
Nate Burleson asked Jennifer: “So you’re booed up?” To which she replied: “Booed up? I think it’s more sophisticated than booed up.”
Does Common have any children?
Common shares one daughter with ex-girlfriend, Kim Jones.
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Omoye Assata Lynn was born in 1997, a year before the couple decided to call it quits.
In an interview with People, Common opened up on his difficulties in raising a daughter while maintaining his music status.
The rapper revealed: “I remember teaching her how to ride a bike.
“I was on the move a lot so being able to do that was good. It was like a metaphor, when I let her go and she first started riding, it hit me that at some point I’ll really have to let her go. That was a good moment.”
However, while Common tried his best, Omoye revealed to him that she felt he didn’t try hard enough.
“She said, ‘It felt like you didn’t fight for me,'” Common told the outlet.
“That love is obviously there. But it’s like sometimes I wasn’t able to have as much access and without that we couldn’t build the strongest relationship.”
He later revealed that the two have since been to therapy and are continuously working on mending their relationship now that Omoye is an adult.
In 2019, Omoye graduated from Howard University. Her famous dad took to Instagram to share the joyous moment.
He wrote: “Congratulations to my phenomenal and dynamic daughter. It lit my heart and spirit to see you graduating from the great Howard U.
“Continue to achieve. Continue to soar. Continue to have fun. I Love You. Blessings to the class of 2019.”
