Rapper common and serena williams 2018

Since releasing his debut album in 1992, Common has had a lot of success.

Along with his solo work, the rapper was a member of the Soulquarians alongside D'Angelo, Mos Def and Q-Tip. He's also starred in movies including Selma, American Gangster and Happy Feet, and has a Golden Globe, an Oscar and three Grammys to his name.

Common has also been linked to some of the biggest names in showbiz over the years. The rapper previously dated fellow Soulquarians member Erykah Badu, tennis star Serena Williams and actresses Taraji P. Henson and Tiffany Haddish.

He credited his breakup with Haddish (the two dated from 2020 to 2021) due to their respective workloads. "It really didn't allow for us to spend as much time and put as much energy into our relationship," he said.

In February 2023, the Oscar winner sparked rumors with Breathe castmate Jennifer Hudson after the two were spotted leaving di

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Common's Famous Relationships Timeline: From Serena Williams to Jennifer Hudson

Common has an Emmy, a GRAMMY, an Oscar and a long dating history!

The 51-year-old rapper has been linked to athletes, political analysts and an EGOT winner. While he has posed with the women in his life on rare occasions, Common has maintained his privacy when it comes to relationships. 

Now, the "GO!" rapper is currently in a relationship with Jennifer Hudson -- and is a little bit more of an open book when it comes to their romance. The pair -- who were first linked in 2022 -- confirmed their relationship during his appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show. 

"I'm in a relationship that is with one of the most beautiful people I've met in life," he playfully told his partner from the interview seat. "She's smart, she loves God, she has something real down to earth about her. She's talented." 

Shortly after, the rapper -- who has never been married -- revealed that he is willing

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Who Has Serena Williams Dated? A Look Back at the Tennis Star’s Past Relationships, from Drake to Alexis Ohanian

Serena Williams has kept her life off the tennis court pretty private, but she has been romantically involved with a few high-profile celebrities. 

Before marrying her husband, Alexis Ohanian, in 2017, the professional tennis legend and four-time Olympian was linked to rappers Common and Drake. In 2025, Williams seemingly nodded to her former relationship with the Canadian rapper by dancing onstage to Kendrick Lamar's Drake diss track "Not Like Us" during his Super Bowl Halftime show.

Now, Williams shares two children with Ohanian: they welcomed Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. in 2017 and Adira River Ohanian in 2023.

“Alexis is basically the guy I’ve always told my friends to look for, since I love to give advice,” Williams told Voguein 2017. “He’s extremely smart but not a know-it-all. He’s curious about what he doesn’t know ... He puts my needs first.”