Rap legend/actor, Common (49), has never been married. However, he was once convinced he’d found his “Make It Last Forever” partner in Erykah Badu– who clearly has the profound ability to alter her men into alternative, vegan, incense burning dudes, and ain’t nothing wrong with that, but I digress…

Anywho…in a 2019 interview with People Magazine — to promote his then-new memoir, “Let Love Have The last Word” — Common yet again gave the world a very honest view into his love for his ex-girlfriend, Badu.

In the past, Common’s made it no secret that Erykah was “my first love and my first heartbreak.” Almost two decades later, he’s still being asked about the neo-soul pioneer that broke his heart in his late 20s.

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This go ’round, Common revealed that after Erykah Badu ‘broke up with him over the phone’ (as he once stated in a prior interview), he was so depressed, that he couldn’t even muster up the will to eat…dayumn! Peep what else the MC had to say about his first love, Badu, and their past two-year (2000 – 2002) relationship:

“Some of the hardest work I’ve done on myself has been after breakups,” Common told People. “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. It wasn’t her fault, the relationship just didn’t go forward.”

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Common said his next public relationship — presumably with Serena Williams — was equally as heartbreaking and finally pushed him into therapy:

“I was in another breakup after that that was heavy,” he says without specifying which relationship. “That one honestly is what sent me to therapy.”

FYI- Serena and Common were a thing from 2008 to 2010. They seemed hella happy together at that time, but it just wasn’t meant to be.

Common’s next public relationship was with political analyst, Angela Rye, but that didn’t last long, and they called it quits in 2018.

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After the aforementioned relationships, Common confessed in 2019 that he was lookin’ for love again and says the therapy sessions had prepped him to finally be the man he wanted to be to the next love of his life at that time:

“Talking about my intimacy avoidance and love addiction was an “aha” moment for me,” he says of traits he’s learned about himself in therapy. “The more you talk, the more you see the patterns you created for yourself. … I’m open to a relationship now. I know how to communicate like an adult now. I want to be the best partner I can be.”

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At the age of 47, rap legend/actor, Common, has never been married and refuses to give up on finding ‘the one.’ That being said, he was once convinces he’d found his “Make It Last Forever” partner in Erykah Badu- who clearly has the profound ability to alter her men into alternative, vegan, incense burning dudes, and ain’t nothing wrong with that, but I digress…

Anywho, in a new interview with People Magazine, to promote his new memoir, “Let Love Have The last Word,” Common yet again gave the world a very honest view into his love for his ex-girlfriend, Badu.

In the past, he’s made it no secret that Erykah was “my first love and my first heartbreak.” Almost two decades later, he’s still being asked about the neo-soul pioneer who broke his heart in his late 20’s.

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This go ’round, Common has revealed that after Erykah Badu ‘broke up with him over the phone’ (as he once stated in a prior interview), he was so depressed, that he couldn’t even muster up the will to eat…dayumn! Peep what else the MC had to say about his first love, Badu, whom he dated from approximately 2000 to 2002:

“Some of the hardest work I’ve done on myself has been after breakups,” Common told People. “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. It wasn’t her fault, the relationship just didn’t go forward.”

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Then Common says his next public relationship -presumably with Serena Williams- was equally as heartbreaking and finally pushed him into therapy:

“I was in another breakup after that that was heavy,” he says without specifying which relationship. “That one honestly is what sent me to therapy.”

FYI- Serena and Common were a thing from 2008 to 2010. They seemed hella happy together at that time, but it just wasn’t meant to be.

Common’s most recent public relationship was with political analyst, Angela Rye, but that didn’t last long, and they called it quits in 2018.

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Now, Common is lookin’ for love again and says the therapy sessions, that his heartbreaks led him to, have prepped him to finally be the man he wants to be to the next love of his life:

“Talking about my intimacy avoidance and love addiction was an “aha” moment for me,” he says of traits he’s learned about himself in therapy. “The more you talk, the more you see the patterns you created for yourself. … I’m open to a relationship now. I know how to communicate like an adult now. I want to be the best partner I can be.”

On a side note, after hearing Common’s confessions, I suddenly feel like vibin’ out to L.L. Cool J’s “I Need Love”…but seriously, much luck to Common in his quest to finally find ‘the one.’ Or better yet, let’s just let L.L. take us out on this one in his throwback video up top.

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While it’s not possible to catch every moment of your child’s life, there are certain parts you try not to miss. Unfortunately for Serena, baby Alexis Olympia took up legs as mama was at practice in the UK.

Williams’ daughter, Alexis, has pretty much taken over her mother’s social media presence. From Instagram to Snapchat, Facebook to Twitter, Little Ms. Olympia is everywhere. And usually, Mama Serena is right there by her side.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZyvWstYIgo

BUT NOT THIS TIME

In an understandable range of emotions, Williams took to Twitter on Saturday, July 7, to express herself. As would seem to be pure chance, Serena — of all the times she’s captured with Alexis — missed one of the most important in a parent’s life: your child taking those first steps.

Via Twitter, around 1:30 a.m., the world-renown tennis star tweeted as follows.

“She took her first steps… I was training and missed it. I cried.”

She took her first steps… I was training and missed it. I cried.

— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) July 7, 2018

Although her words are short, as a parent, you know they were packed full of emotion.

On the same day, Serena Williams posted: “I’ve spent a lot of summer weekends in London in my life but something feels different about this one!”

That’s the thing about hindsight, right? It’s never there when it was needed.

However…

Fans and supporters — many of whom are parents — have come to her side with their own stories.

Several people have let her know there’ll be plenty cherishable moments between her and Alexis to experience. Plus, her child is still learning to walk. So, Serena will get to watch the transition from stumble steps to full mastery.

Twitter user @Rager1000 comments as follows.

“But she was there, inside of you, when you won, here in Australia last year. It was just you and your girl – no one else (apart from a few millions fans cheering you on!). You’ll be there to share in so many special moments and they will be wonderful!”

Likewise, another by the username @KarenWalton26 says she missed her child’s first steps, and she was in the same room.

“I missed first steps because a grandparent was standing in front of me!!” Karen exclaims. “I was right there and still missed it.”

With this in mind, as previously mentioned, Alexis has become sort of the highlight of Serena Williams’ social media now; they have an audience for sure.

Some even expressed knowing it was only a matter of time before Alexis started walking on her own.

https://twitter.com/all_serena/status/1015553373850996736

All in all, Serena’s taking it better. She hasn’t let it keep her down. Although she’s a mother, she still has a job to do and legacy to defend.

Yet, at the same time, she possibly realizes there’ll be a lifetime of special moments between her and baby Alexis.

Who knows. “Alexis Olympia” does have a certain ring to it. It’s probable she could follow in her mother’s footsteps.

What are your thoughts about Williams’ having missed the little one’s first steps? What about you? Did you see or miss your child’s first? If so, how did you feel about it? If you have any comments, feel free to share them via our Facebook page.

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Serena’s New Snapback

On Tuesday, September 28, just 27 days after giving birth, Serena showed off her thighs and waistline that looked just like the pre-baby Serena. She took to Instagram to share her sexy pic with the world. Although she didn’t caption her photo, a picture is worth a thousand words. Check out her post below…

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZlnT34hEOQ/

Her Emotional Open Letter To Her Mom About Her Daughter

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZO4H4BhMb8/

You are one of the strongest women I know. I was looking at my daughter (OMG, yes, I have a daughter 😳) and she has my arms and legs! My exact same strong, muscular, powerful, sensational arms and body. I don’t know how I would react if she has to go through what I’ve gone through since I was a 15 year old and even to this day. I’ve been called man because I appeared outwardly strong. It has been said that that I use drugs […] It has been said I don’t belong in Women’s sports — that I belong in Men’s — because I look stronger than many other women do. (No, I just work hard and I was born with this badass body and proud of it)…”

Read Serena’s full message…

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