Rapper Common was spotted on what appeared to be a romantic date with R&B singer Jennifer Hudson in Malibu, California. The pair was photographed on February 22 exiting a popular restaurant, Nobu, after a meal and leaving together in a car.

According to TMZ, 50-year-old Common and 41-year-old Hudson had “serious dating rumors” surrounding them even before they were spotted together on their suspected dinner date.

An insider who reported to Radar Online explained that Common and Hudson grew closer while filming an upcoming movie that they would star in together called Breathe. The source claimed the pair were “cozy and flirty” while spending time together after shooting and that they had seen “lots of cuddling and giggling” from them.

 “Things took a romantic turn while they were filming in Philadelphia over the summer. When the day’s shoot wrapped, they’d always find their way to each other’s side.”

“They’ve kept up their communication since shooting the movie,” the inside source added, “They get together whenever their schedules allow. Of course, he’s known as a total flirt, but Jennifer feels there’s no harm in that, and she’s having fun.”

Despite all the buzz surrounding Hudson and Common being romantically involved, Hudson has long since attempted to shut down any rumors. 

Radar Online reported that she said,

“People create their narratives of it, and it’s like, OK, you know, how you feel. We shot a film together, and he played my husband. We gotta eat in between those moments.”

Neither Common nor Hudson have said anything since being seen at Nobu together on Wednesday.