Common 'Evolved' Into the Man He Is Now with Tiffany Haddish: 'I Listen to What She Has to Say'

They say the key to any healthy relationship is good communication, and that’s one lesson Common says he knows all about.The award-winning rapper, actor and activist — who’s currently back on the small-screen playing Dr. Chris Jackson in Netflix’sNever Have I Ever— opened up on the latest episode ofPEOPLE Every Daypodcast, sharing sweet details about his relationship with girlfriendTiffany Haddish, including what all he’s doing to make it work.“I think one of the important things about relationships for me has been to really know myself more and love myself and be able to express the things that I want,” the star, 49, tells host Janine Rubenstein.

Common Addresses Split from Tiffany Haddish: 'We Weren't Feeding the Relationship'

Common and Tiffany Haddish.Photo: Kevin Mazur/GettyCommonhas spoken out about his andTiffany Haddish’s split for the first time, calling their breakup a “mutual” decision.During the Thursday episode of Fox Soul’sHollywood Unlocked With Jason LeeUncensored, the 49-year-old rapper called Haddish, 42, “one of the best people I’ve met in life.“He said theGirls Tripstar is “one of the best-hearted and most authentic and caring people that I’ve met in life. That’s what made me love her and be in love with her and want to be in a relationship with her and grow with her.

Common and Jennifer Hudson Step Out for Dinner at Nobu in Malibu amid Dating Rumors

The winners of an EGOT and an EGO were spotted spending some time together! SuperstarsCommonandJennifer Hudsonwere photographed leaving Nobu restaurant in Malibu on Wednesday, shortly after dating rumorssurfaced againat the top of the year. In a photo taken outside of the restaurant, the multi-hyphenates can be seen walking alongside each other. Common, 50, walks to the left of Hudson, 41, as he holds a black jacket in his hand and wears a white hoodie and tan pants, while she wears a pink-and-purple cozy outfit with sunglasses on her head.

Common Dog Treat Linked to Salmonella Outbreak That Has Sickened 45 People, CDC Says

Photo: Getty Images The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning dog owners to beware of the kind of dog treats they’re giving their pets, as the agency investigates a salmonella outbreak spanning 13 states. The CDC and the Food and Drug Administrationannounced the investigationon Wednesday, singling out pig ear dog treats as the common source of contact for the salmonella infection. Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has taken samples of the dog treats in question and identified some strains of the salmonella bacteria, however, officials from the health department say it is still unclear if those particular strains are responsible for causing the outbreak.

Common Leads Team Wilbon to Victory in 2020 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

Photo: Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images These celebrities have earned the ultimate basketball bragging rights! In addition to nabbing the win, Common — who scored 10 points, made 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals — was also named the MVP of the game! “Man, I just feel good being home in Chicago. I just wanted to represent Chicago,” he said on the field after his big win. “I appreciate this award.