Common and Jennifer Hudson Breakup Rumors Resurface Weeks After He Described the Singer as a Potential ‘Champion Lover’

Night two of the Democratic National Convention took place on Aug. 20 and it was an energized, star-studded gathering featuring Common and more. However, it is those who were noticeably absent from the convention who have piqued the curiosity of some individuals. The convention was held in Chicago, the hometown of speakers Barack and Michelle Obama, Common, and his girlfriend Jennifer Hudson. The entertainment duo were spotted around the Windy City nearly two years ago, which is what first prompted fans to speculate that they were dating. The pair coyly confirmed their relationship in January 2024 when he appeared on Hudson’s daytime talk show. Common performed his 2004 track “Fortunate” with gospel singer Johnathan McReynolds despite fans hoping his special guest would be his girlfriend Jennifer Hudson. (Photos: Common/Instagram; Jenniferhudsonshow/Instagram.) But without the EGOT winner by his side for the political gathering, at least one fan questioned if Hudson’s absence was a sign of a shift between the two. “Soooo did Jennifer Hudson & Common break up????” tweeted a Twitter user who noticed the bachelor did not have the “Dream Girls” star in tow. Solo outings have been a source of breakup suspicions for the pair in the past. Common...