Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia, LaToya London - Finale - American Idol - April 7, 2016

Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia, LaToya London - Finale - American Idol - April 7, 2016

[@lant1607]

Such a great reminder of how 3 great black women came and dominated a season of American idol. Never duplicated. Never replicated.

[@Sundertje]

Black people are blessed!

[@Krfran14]

Lyndal Anthony yep

[@seanyates5769]

A great reminder that Season 3 was epic: we saw a Top 3 (Fantasia, Diana, and Jasmine) that was all under 21, all female, and 100% diverse. We saw 3 females hit the top 100(Fantasia, Diana, and Jennifer), 4females( Tasia, jhud, Diana, latoya) in the Top 8 go on to headline Broadway and National Tour Productions, And 2 females( Fantasia and Jennifer) to go on and become 21st century Music Legends.

[@souhlsis]

Yes God!👏

[@Lukuzz]

They didn’t dominate it enough for my liking, they should have been the top 3 that year for sure !

[@MerilynFenton]

I wish people would stop comparing Fantasia and Jennifer because their only similarities are the colour of their skin. Fantasia takes you to church and got that old school spiritual voice that just rips your heart out with the emotion she brings everytime and you feel what she feels. Jennifer is crisp and clear like a cool drink on a long hot day. Hudson just takes you on a journey with her voice and shakes your core the way Whitney did. Both women are PHENOMENAL singers and AI was blessed to have discovered them because these women right here are very rare.

[@nigeltay7546]

I think part of it also has to do with the 3 of them being the 3 best singers of the season. Diana degarmo was great but imo she got nothing on these 3

[@brendavaughn7958]

I strongly agree 💯 ....

[@jaceycarlos]

Yes! Me and my sister loved this season,and we honestly thought they'd be the top 3, but God only knows what happened...

[@florencek5736]

True

[@JahleeyahKalonji]

@@jaceycarlos Elton John said it best, lol

[@MzPrettyDimplez]

Season 3 was the BEST season and had the greatest singers EVER

[@cosplaygamernerd8123]

Dimples1228 season 11 was the next best season

[@earljavier9560]

Also the season of jessica sanchez. Joshua ledet. Colton dixon. Elisse.

[@cosplaygamernerd8123]

Season 3 and season 11

[@blueredcross]

So damn true!!

[@seanyates5769]

Season 3 was the best season idol ever saw. Yes there’s lots of seasons with great people. However, Fantasia, Jennifer, Diana, and Latoya are a cut above the rest and we saw them all in the same season. That’s EPIC.

[@lainegee1983]

Fantasia belong 50 years back with the greats.

[@TeamTasia418]

yes she do

[@minyonnestraughter2601]

The harmony of these three women were amazing. They can really sing

[@chrisjacobsen5558]

Yes! When they were all on season 3, I was in heaven.

[@jddII]

They ate that!

[@philippejean2345]

JHud really held back during the harmonizing

[@kealarmstrong7136]

That high note from Fantasia and the crowd stood up.. shows that she is just simply the best..... we need more of her main stream. Btw, she will be winning the Oscar starring in the color purple. I said it here first

[@sherrieberrie8122]

You were right!!

[@misspretty301]

omg i felt that when Jennifer said her past was hard as hell. Her family that got killed 😥😢

[@jacquelinealleyne618]

Yeah they were both singing something that was relevant to them.

[@montrezdelva804]

Yes so sad

[@baeebaee9547]

She the one who had Em killed...

[@masapel]

misspretty301 301

[@princesschilumba3889]

Baee Baee very judgmental

[@kingofme8863]

Fantasia is so special ...such a star

[@jeed4484]

Lol not really her songs never made kt to the charts plus I haven’t heard from her in years

[@thetriplethreat3]

you sound crazy af! Fantasia is the only one in this video with a #1 song on the Hot 100 as well as other charts . When I see you has 350 million views on KZbin alone. And sold the most records of the woman (all who I love) in this video. She is a star.

[@reginabarrios296]

JHud touches your heart but Fantasia lifts your soul❤️❤️❤️

[@xzavierpayne4591]

Jen’s voice is so crisp and clear, which is a rare quality that people like Whitney exhibited so well but FANTASIA is a RAW vocalist!! She is like Patti Labelle to me!

[@radiogirl6859]

OMG, that's my exact comparison. Jennifer is polished like Whitney but Fantasia is like Patti, can be a power house when needed and got those riffs.love em both but Jen can't do nothing with Fantasia. But both have great voices, but yeah Fantasia tho

[@melaninenriched7844]

@@radiogirl6859 I disagree Jen is like Aretha soulful but polish. Tasia I love her ass but sometimes she can take me away from the music when she should just sing. I think that's a family thing because KC and JoJo are like that too.

[@markdrinkwater1508]

She is far more like Aretha than Patti, the speed of riffs and runs, and growls, Patti doesn't have those things.

[@markdrinkwater1508]

@@melaninenriched7844 If you think Hudson sounds like Aretha you need some serious medication. Aretha and Fantasia are very alike, it is the riffs and fast runs and just natural ad-lib and deep soulful sound. Hudson is just a noise.

[@melaninenriched7844]

@@markdrinkwater1508 Was it necessary to get ignorant? Opinions are like assholes we all have them. State yours and let that be damn communication is a dead skill these days. Tasia dramatizes her performances whereas, Jen doesn't much like Aretha. Patti is dramatic. Also, their voices Tasia's and Aretha's aren't close by far in regards to register but Jen's is. That was my point without using so much words. I too, know Tasia to be soulful like Aretha but never as in control and I'm not talking vocal control.

[@anthonyzolanski8775]

Ima need y’all to stop sleeping on miss Latoya London!!!!

[@southpaw9581]

Thank you! I said the same thing

[@SaintRanson]

Jennifer has me in tears 😭.. I felt ALL of that 💪🏾💪🏾

[@johncarlo6016]

Fantasia and jennifer hudson are the best😊😊😍😍👌😘

[@gavinjames5646]

Yes!!!

[@wes7770]

I always felt like LaToya was very very underrated

[@cutiepie-ik1mv]

Fantasia's voice, wow! unique

[@cundangandenzelericks.7575]

Fantasia's Voice is unique 👏👏👏 and jennifers omg vocalss

[@andrewbrady9896]

All three of them are so brilliant vocally. I'm so glad they reunited for this performance. It's too bad that Latoya didn't make it big like Jennifer and Fantasia did. She's still active in theater industry though.

[@senseinaruto5318]

Fantasia is a very effective story teller. JHUD can sing very powerful but Tasia gives you story, church, heart and soul ❤

[@juliandstewart5660]

They both were placed where they was suppose to be. Jennifer got eliminated when she was suppose to. If she wasn't we might not see the Jennifer we see today. The Grammy, Oscar, and Tony nominated Actress/ Singer. And we wouldn't have had one of the best performers and singers Fantasia Grammy awarded winner.

[@thomasferguson5814]

Julian D Stewart

[@princesschilumba3889]

Julian D Stewart right

[@roseamberzine5846]

Amen!

[@dailytest1451]

Wonderfully stated. When it is time for us to emerge as the powerful individuals we are destined to be, it happens. No mistake, circumstance or situation. It just happens!

[@theedmundshow]

Man when I tell you, you're so correct! I couldn't agree more!!!!

[@souhlsis]

People are always asking (between Jen and Tasia) "who is the best" or "who you got in a showdown or battle". They are BOTH excellent singers! Hands down...point. blank. Periodt. They both bring their own unique seasonings to the table. They stay in their lanes...and travel it VERY WELL. And we appreciate them both! ❤❤ these 2 Divas!

[@neishamundle7732]

Something about fantasia... 😍

[@Shantell81CRNA]

Fantasia man she got pipes

[@michaelrowe1652]

Rd

[@tyjuanagreen1605]

I hands down love and adore Fantasia and she shows us why she won every time she goes on a stage and starts singing!!!!! I friken love her!!!!!!!!

[@KAFFAH988]

I feel more connected with fantasia everytime she opens her mouth ...

[@Daizyonceagain]

You ain't the only way..she has this signature sound and soul captivating sound...

[@NN-jd5ul]

Her speaking voice is just as beautiful as her singing voice

[@andromeda5414]

Jennifer's voice is simply out of this world. Two time Grammy winner, Oscar winner, Golden Globe, Emmy winner among other honors. One award away from EGOT status. Hand picked by one of the best singers in history, Aretha Franklin, to play her. We can see why. Keep it up Jen. Can't wait to hear that forthcoming album!

[@UndercoverCracker]

Fantasias voice tells a story though.

[@andromeda5414]

@@UndercoverCracker Jennifer does exactly that.

[@UndercoverCracker]

@@andromeda5414 shes more screamy.....

[@andromeda5414]

@@UndercoverCracker Not at all. She knows how to belt. She knows how to convey emotion with her voice. Love it.

[@UndercoverCracker]

@@andromeda5414 her belts are a bit sharp. Not like Whitney or Celine.

[@LadyBug-jt4tu]

Fantasia has a voice to die for

[@wallydolly8146]

The legendary voice of Jennifer Hudson....moves me all the time! Truly the voice of our Generation. None compares.

[@UndercoverCracker]

Fantasia voice wise and performance wise is just on another level.

[@reneerenee7672]

🗣🗣FANTASIA 😩 I love them all but bayyyybayyyy Tasia takes me there EVERY SONG AND EVERY PERFORMANCE 💗💜

[@Taytimethursday]

J HUD lip color is fire. Tasia is a singing beast. Latoya is a class act as always

[@joshuagreen5296]

fantasia is very beautiful

[@lovelylady35]

No she is not! But lotoya and Jennifer are!

[@niyabrown9317]

@@lovelylady35 how you put down your own kind. All of them are beautiful black queens👸🏽👸🏾👸🏿

[@joneilcarbaquil1672]

Fantasia has a distinct voice that separates her from everyone...

[@TeamTasia418]

facts

[@jordanhilton6622]

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[@symonette79]

they need to do a album together as a group because this was beautiful and different.

[@mbarlymiya9855]

My goddd Fantasia is special ❤️✨✨

[@wilsonsempire]

Fantasia & Jennifer you better SING!!!!

[@jasonjohnson3589]

I think people underestimate how much Jennifer Hudson grew after Idol when they say she deserved to win over Fantasia. Fantasia killed her season and she is still killing it. Jennifer had an amazing voice, but needed some time to grow into it I think. Fantasia was ready, Jennifer wasn't yet. Now, I don't think there are much singers that would be able to beat Jennifer Hudson in a singing competition.

[@itsJessicaMyers]

Jason Johnson i totally agree, i followed their season closely, and J hud is different now. Fantasia was that raw talent

[@riverofrth1937]

yep true

[@montrezdelva804]

Jason Johnson Jennifer would of won but the lines were down and the ppl couldn't vote for her

[@superstarq5585]

Jason Johnson that's a ridiculous thing to say you forget it was a singing competition and you are usually under pressure when you're in those situations Jennifer was already professional she just was under pressure cuz they kept telling her how to use her voice but she got the last laugh and I'm glad that Jennifer did not win American Idol and didn't have to live with that damn title

[@DabsDans]

Montrez Delva jennifer didnt even make it near the finals

[@GeneralHafeezah]

Fantasia is incomparable

[@pkkotu]

Fantasia always gets me

[@tamikahiggins5361]

This was my ABSOLUTE favorite season of American Idol!!!

[@dawnschnack3576]

fantasha has soul southern drawl and so unique voice

[@melvincampbell827]

attention everybody make sure u get Fantasia new single called "Enough" available now on itunes and amazon com and other outlets make sure u get ur copy and please make sure u keep the video to the song on repeat

[@sickass07]

All these years later and as great as all 3 were, I still finished it thinking there’s something about that Fantasia man. JHud was incredible, but Fantasia stole it with that track and performance. It was her moment all over again

[@valeriaharris6304]

Fantasia... Fantasia... Fantasia ❤

[@W3Slots]

I've never seen this. My God! So beautiful🥰

[@lyndakimzo1836]

Jennifer voice wow amazing

[@MJAMESUK]

Hudson is better than the judges. I love the other acts too. All amazing.

[@cedricmier5761]

Fantasia is still the best !!! Your my inspiration fantasia

[@javierGarcia-ou9pf]

JHud simply the best!! Very classy!

[@jasonhenry7135]

I have to see jennifer and fantasia live before i die. Tbey are my 2 most favorite female vocalist in this time and era

[@jrwilliams4848]

FANTASIA PUTS ON A SHOW JENNIFER I DONT KNOW

[@Fionasfreakinawesome]

That season produced the greatest powerhouse vocals of our generation.

[@NIJEECAPRICORN23]

See we called them the 3 divas for a REASON! Because all three of these ladies can SANG. What I love about Fantasia and Jennifer is that they both come out of the church. They are two different style singers. Fantasia has that old school quartet gospel style voice while Jennifer has that old school church choir voice. Fantasia energy always gave me Patti Labelle. Jennifer range, poise, power and soul gives me Patti and Aretha combined but with a lil Whitney thrown in there. Latoya is great as well. She always gave me Broadway. Beautiful performance.

[@TeamTasia418]

Fantasia is more Aretha to me

[@NIJEECAPRICORN23]

@@TeamTasia418 not to me. Fantasia more Patti. Patti was the one that would kick off her shoes and set if off.

[@TeamTasia418]

@@NIJEECAPRICORN23 I do agree she performs like her more but her runs are more like rere

[@NIJEECAPRICORN23]

@@TeamTasia418 her runs remind me of The Clark sisters mostly as well

[@djm2985]

Congratulations JHud on all of your success. I've always said Jenn's voice is what you hear every Sunday on the praise/whorship team and or choir. A lot of people may not have singers like that in their church but I definitely have them in mine so I've never really been wowed by her voice alone although her awards for Dreamgirls was so deserved. Fantasia is just different. From her style, to her own emotion through song, which pulls emotion from most of us, to her presence on stage. The girl has an anointing all over her.

[@jrgenlinnerud8103]

Like jennifer???? Name of grope or singers jennifer is the best voice I'm the world by miilllllleeee

[@prophet7289]

Well said

[@janetbrown7164]

Where is Latoya?

[@MsDreamscaper]

Latoya deserves to be more famous. These 3 women are talented with beautiful voices . 💗💜💙💛

[@WILTALK]

I totally agree. I would have ranked Fantasia as third among them.

[@ninacleveland]

MsDreamscaper I remember doing that season Latoya said how she disguised herself with scarfs and big glasses when she go to the store so people wouldn't recognize her and stop to chat hahaha. Funny how time bring about a change, she would kill to get that recognition nowaday because nobody knows her anymore hahaha. So funny!

[@aliviahtye8929]

she sound good

[@Eddo128]

I totally agree. Latoya London has the best voice out of all of them

[@i.p.1780]

What is the song that Jeni sings?

[@morneauj]

Jennifer Hudson is just splendid in her robe wow

[@MrAngelBonet]

Fantasia Monique Barrino Taylor!!!

[@karlascott3841]

Angel Bonet she better come tf thur

[@cortezdoaty2907]

Enuff said

[@gunnyking7890]

I'm happy they are all living their dreams. It's fun to watch Jennifer as a Voice judge in London. She's been there and she knows how the contestants feel.

[@davidasingleton8943]

Skipped straight to Fantasia part! DYNAMIC stage presence and story telling! ❤️❤️❤️

[@nelsonsolatre8742]

my gosh fantasia slay's her song.

[@jamesmurphy-walsh8966]

Jennifer Hudson is on another level!

[@billyparker9048]

Yes, a lower one!

[@angeepee]

Billy Parker lol. You are wrong for that. But still funny.

[@HeBSingN]

Success-wise, accolade-wise? Yes another level. Ability and talent and voice-wise. At best she on their level. At worst, she’s the least talented of the three. However let’s be very clear, THESE THREE ARE SUPERNATURALLY TALENTED. but I am dead at the first reply. Lmao

[@jadefo2433]

Devin Fairrow aha thats right, well said. Jhud voice is simple but perfectly controled and strong, Fantasia's voice is more unique but less controled.. anyways they are 3 great interprets

[@princesschilumba3889]

Devin Fairrow no way ,is this a joke ??

[@kelllo2549]

My heart hurts for Jennifer when she says. “When my past has been hard as hell” smh

[@queengino7066]

I felt it!! It did hit home.. esoecially when she says "You will not lose it all, remember the music" Gosh Jen is my everything i want in a song. thou Tasia is good too

[@lucascarter5595]

Women absolutely slayed season 3. I'll never forget it. Soo much talent in one season. Idol was riding the peak. So many women dominated they had to introduce the 6 men, 6 women rule the next season 🤣

[@edac_27]

Its so magical when jenhud is hitting the high note while walking , the wind is so magical with her .

[@henrytudor8537]

I love fantasia when shes singing covers. I love Jenifer singing her original.

[@jrwilliams4848]

FANTASIA MAKE YOU WANNA STAND UP ..YES GOD!

[@aydenanthony6508]

1:51 she planned that whole part, the cape flowing in the back and that sustained note 😇😂😂❤️❤️

[@TeamTasia418]

Fantasia just have that star in her voice she can sing anything country rock jazz u name it this girl can do it

[@dropdeadpretti1]

Gospel

[@angies7154]

Fantastic talents ...Fantasia 1# Jennifer 2# Latoya 3#👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Southgate210]

It's so great until word's can't be said! Outstanding all three (3)!

[@librnx1988]

Ladies and Gentlemen The New Supremes of Soul Sanging damn they can start a group with those Voices. Amen.

[@MrAntonio166]

I love Fantasia and JHUD both !!! Both had me in tears both went through some In life came out to be strong women’s 🥰😭💪🏽🙏🏽🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@patricepage7483]

All three women have a beautiful tone, voice and spirit. I can't sing at all. I certainly can't pass judgement. Beautifully done.

[@rbaldwin194]

Fantasia better carry the top... effortless

[@princesschilumba3889]

Jhud you’re amazing 😉 & fire 🔥 🔥

[@wikaprayogi7028]

Never get bored watching this epic performance. 09 July 2017

[@dammsparaneta4530]

jennifer hudson is a beast

[@shllewis9]

Damian Araneta 💯

[@volkanlover]

What's the song title Jennifer Hudson sang?

[@michelentadi6971]

Volkan Sungur remember the music , an Empire's music

[@Monroe1965]

Fantasia

[@geniveveharris7895]

Damian Araneta dfcd

[@MsTinglez]

3 great women were given an opportunity. This is what this show, for all its faults, has been truly about.

[@orainey890]

They have beautiful voices

[@firecomesoutofme]

All these ladies have beautiful voices. It was a shame that they didn't see STAR in Jennifer Hudson , but now they do

[@ladybirdlee3058]

Jennifer's voice improved so much since her idol days. You can tell she worked.

[@shakiragardener1893]

Absolute Epic Power Houses 🙌🏾❤❤❤❤🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🥺

[@jacquelinealleyne618]

They sound beautiful together.

[@soulfoodsanging2837]

Fantasia proved why she won

[@Songbird_Singz88]

BlackLives Matter yeah but Jennifer Always proves y she should should of been top 3 easily

[@jehustrachan5855]

Thank u very much fantasia proves why she won Jennifer wasn't that amazing back then as she is now #myopinion

[@Bigdrip840]

BlackLives Matter where? I heard a young powerful tone and voice with Jennifer and a old ass church woman’s voice in fanny? It’s a no for me, we see who ended up the bigger star!

[@apollotheodore2560]

Jennifer proved why she won the oscar, grammy and emmy. Now all she needs is a tony to be up there with those very very few actors like Barbra Streisand and Jessica Lange who have won the four highest awards in the entertainment industry

[@jehustrachan5855]

Fluffy Anxiety she got that Grammy Oscar and Emmy for a song that she didn't write please run along. Jennifer Hudson is an amazing singer but her albums everyone has been a flop. And Fantasia was the clear winner of her season from she audition.

[@SuperHatedbymost]

Although I love Jennifer, Fantasia was the clear winner. Fantasia's voice is timeless

[@jacquelinealleyne618]

They're are both winners to me, can't compare. they are both amazing.

[@WILTALK]

I suppose it all depends on personal taste. I found Fantasia's voice to be too nasally for my taste.

[@jehustrachan5855]

WILTALK just a stupid hater that's all

[@bark8650]

So where is Fantasia now?

[@THEE.apples]

I get chills everytime I watch her old and new performances.

[@FaEMelLLaflare]

These three dominated that season!

[@g.winstonjames4612]

3 great singers!!! On some level it's a question of taste, but even in this performance (and the audience responses) you can hear/see why Fantasia won her season. And that's not comparing her just to JHud who wasn't even in the finals. (She wasn't even Top 6.) Fantasia not only has a great voice, but she has a presence on stage that Jennifer still doesn't have IMHO. Fantasia has an ability to embody the songs that she sings that very very few people have. People refer to her as raw, but you almost NEVER hear a bad note out of her. I agree that JHud improved vocally since Idol, but I think that a part of the reason she went home (besides the CRAZINESS of the 3 best singers being in the bottom that night) was because she wasn't as "likeable" as Latoya and Fantasia. Kudos to JHud for her "acting" awards and Grammy, but her MUSIC (which is what Idol was about) has NEVER outsold Fantasia's. And that is a simple fact. I'm glad they're all doing their thing and wish LaToya (and George) had made it bigger. They were a part of the BEST season of American Idol.

[@remzmarac2357]

Bullcrap

[@TeamTasia418]

Facts

[@jehustrachan6015]

@@remzmarac2357 It's amazing you say bullcrap but can't provide proof to discredit what the person is saying. 🤷🏾‍♂️ Jennifer is known for her ACTING (where she sings in movies) more then her music🤷🏾‍♂️

[@iris089]

The truth is, Fantasia got a record deal as a prize on winning American Idol while JHud had a record deal years after Season 3. Jhud is basically self made while Fantasia has the push of the record company at American Idol peak. JHud is still a success regardless and now she is an EGOT winner.

[@g.winstonjames4612]

@@iris089 , do u honestly think anyone would know Jennifer's name if she had not been on Idol? That she would have gotten the part in Dreamgirls had she not been on Idol? I won't even go into how the tragic murders of her family members increased her visibility and sympathy for her. Idol helped make Jennifer as much as it did Fantasia. And even with all of her fame again her music has never outsold Fantasia. Not one of her albums. I still don't think she's a great actress (Oscar or not), but she has an excellent voice and has been making some smart business decisions. Congrats on her EGOT status.

[@conradobarone9469]

Jhennifer Hudson Queen Do Got talent

[@kimcollier6474]

love me all those girls. but tasia. tasia touches my heart :) amazing trio!!! they need to collab more. Clive Clive Where are you!

[@sdalie41]

Both Ladies R Just Wonderful.. I Love Them Both..

[@Faikakala]

Sharette Dalie both? There are 3 though 😂😂😂 Everybody be disregarding Latoya 😭😂

[@MeltingHeartsWaxMelts]

Hello. Toya still gets no love 😂

[@glennlocquiao3602]

Beautiful! Fantasia indeed... Amazing singer...

[@kandaka400]

I love Fantasia it's a beautiful voice and body :)

[@landonking182]

What song did she sing?

[@jagbrit3723]

I could hear them all individually and together. So much talent. Our queens!!!! We love you ladies.

[@Sonia-uz7wn]

Fantasia hands down. Love Jennifer's voice too though.

[@n25bast]

I just wish LaToya could be as booked and busy as Fantasia and JHud are. She's just as awesome as they are.

[@MeltingHeartsWaxMelts]

I've been wondering what happened to LaToya. I loved these three!😍😘

[@LifeofQueenNee]

Fantasia voice just stands out on its own but Jennifer can BLOW IN HER OWN RIGHT

[@Cmarker38751]

What an amazing group of singers. American idol has the most gifted singers in its history !

[@volkanlover]

Ohh wow Jennifer's voice is amazing!

[@muhammadzulhilmibinhashim7904]

Three of them was so strong was so powerful but I still think that jen Hudson has prove her self that she was better then before..her voice I can’t explain how it just make me feel cheers everytime ..hopefully three of you makes THE BEST music ever together ♥️.love from malaysia 🇲🇾

[@Love-wf7sn]

I cannot tell you how much I adore these 3 women.

[@treyjones1958]

Attention everybody don't miss Fantasia in the Color Purple musical movie which will be in theaters worldwide Christmas Day tickets are available now