While the exact beginning of their relationship is not confirmed, Common and Erykah Badu began dating sometime in 2000. During their relationship, the two artists even collaborated on the hit singles "Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip Hop)" and "The Light." Common and the "On & On" singer split in 2002 after two years of dating.
Common detailed the difficult breakup in his memoir. "With Erykah Badu, that was my first love where you're just open and floating. When we split, I was 27 or 28. I was in a haze, just going through the motions. It was hard to eat," he shared with People in May 2019, before the release of his book. "It wasn't her fault, the relationship just didn't go forward," he added, clarifying that the romance wasn't meant to be.
The former couple took the stage at the 2019 Black Girls Rock Awards for a power-packed performance, suggesting there are no hard feelings between the exes.
