Jennifer Hudson Performs "A Change is Gonna Come" from Malcolm X

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Jennifer Hudson performs "A Change is Gonna Come" from Malcolm X at the 47th AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Denzel Washington.
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[@DarlingNikki1984529]

Denzel's reaction is all of us

[@hotdiva38]

Yes He did

[@javagirl]

Yes, and so is Spike Lee's! He is just gobsmacked!

[@DarlingNikki1984529]

@@javagirl she’s amazing

[@blesseddavis8248]

Amen

[@masseyshalonda5]

Ong

[@trnigyul]

That "damn" from uncle Denzel gets me everytime, Jennifer invoked the ancestors with this performance thats for damn sure

[@averybryant6164]

I believe you but was that a quote from one of his movie???

[@GG-mk8ci]

Right?! Yes…❤️

[@JeremyM2]

Lol and the dude behind him had to do the stank face

[@susuilu]

He said "wow"

[@Bubbles_710]

@@susuilu no he said "damn"

[@TheMontyOriginal]

Jennifer can sing the curtains off the walls!!! No one can touch her talent!!!

[@aliceharris4219]

Totally agree ‼️💯💯🙌🏾🩷

[@georgewalsh1091]

And Simon Cowell thought she was no more than a ‘cruise ship’ singer!! Wot a tool 😂😂😂😂

[@jumpforjoy6]

Too bad her discography is so poor

[@vickieburnett-williams173]

You got that right❤🎉🙌🏿

[@OceanicPlayz]

and adele

[@zoeskinner2871]

This woman makes any song sound like a brand new song when she sings it

[@kumanibolden7144]

Listen to her sing Al Green Simply Beautiful

[@couragemorero1578]

@@kumanibolden7144 it was simply 😍

[@ernestmccullough3311]

this is actually Lady Souls original version. Im thinking she covered it this way due to the fact she was in production with her version of Aretha's movie

[@quintonalexander9723]

i guess it is kind of randomly asking but does anyone know of a good website to watch new tv shows online ?

[@quintonalexander9723]

@Ramon Ridge thank you, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :) I appreciate it !!

[@gturtle7825]

Absolutely one of the best female singers of this generation. If not one of the best of all time. Definitely underrated.

[@evamariotti179]

Yes!!!💙💙💙

[@kellytanika4656]

Now I know

[@agnesgordon4376]

@@evamariotti179 ok I

[@getoonkel]

G Turtle, I don't feel Ms.Hudson is underrated. She's Fantastic !

[@rachelcrenshaw2429]

And this beautiful woman has lost so much. I love her strength ❤️❤️

[@daquanjones5229]

I’m back again, in 2024, and I couldn’t even make it the first 30 seconds without rewinding and starting over again.. my god this woman is blessed !!

[@janicescott-pair97]

Same here.😊

[@TateA2025]

I’m here in October 2024 watching in amazement 🫢

[@kashtheedoll313]

I’ll be back 2025 and the rest of my life ❤❤

[@MartinsLuther-yd1zz]

Therapy song this one,been holding me for decade now

[@ladysasha90]

It’s Denzel tearing up saying “DAMN” 😍

[@eve438]

Yep

[@roots2gotv]

Yesssss!!!!

[@andreaallen8497]

!w

[@andreaallen8497]

P

[@andreaallen8497]

M

[@johnlloydlestercadiang7688]

"I was born by the river" damn I felt the ancestors

[@selenarichardson4964]

Okayyyyy!!! Lol seriously tho!

[@traceytracey3756]

Facts

[@lanett4677]

Facts

[@lanett4677]

@@selenarichardson4964 Research your history. You will be astonished.

[@selenarichardson4964]

@@lanett4677 I agreed with his comment that’s why I said seriously though. I don’t need to research any history to understand the meaning of this song. As a BLACK WOMAN, I know what this feels like. Thank you.

[@Divaboz25]

Lord I just pulled my wig off 😂 my ancestors have awakened

[@chaimaebeltarchi483]

😂😂😂😂 definitely worth it that was legendary

[@kellymiller8237]

Song made me cry and you made me laugh so hard❤

[@preslyjune47]

​@kellymiller8237 don't feel bad I'm weak as water 😢😢😢

[@dyazkiprit]

if only i can sing like that, i swear to God i will never stop singing and not gonna let anyone shut my mouth up.

[@hotdiva38]

Me too LoL 😂

[@seabanemota1297]

How much I wish I could sing

[@isaiahcaston4539]

Shit i can't sing like her and you can't get me to shut up lol

[@h3artands0uLL]

@@isaiahcaston4539 😂😂😂😂

[@beverlynirvine8675]

Me and you both. She is so much better than Whitney Houston could have ever been.

[@HurricaneReba]

I have a difficult time coming to understand how people would dislike this video. The performance and song are beautiful and profound.

[@lyfbyian]

Coz those people don’t know what good singing sounds like!! Smh

[@roxyandrews1797]

Maybe these people who disliked this are insecure that a POC is this good...

[@WiiNV]

The Soulless don't want Change!

[@helinamulugeta7469]

Maybe they're racist lol

[@addictusbenidictus9376]

They prolly don't like the fact that Jhud snatched them cheap ass grass root looking wigs that's why they disliked 💁

[@hellmath88]

Even in 2024 i still get chills when i listen to the version of this song by JHud...Damn!

[@vickieburnett-williams173]

I totally agree 💯❤

[@seanyates5769]

That moment when she calls him Mr. Washington. The respect and professionalism she has is beyond words.

[@dougwillis3052]

Hello Sean👋 how’re you doing? I bring a warm greetings from Atlanta

[@uryuu7758]

@@dougwillis3052 wtf

[@marvaarchibald2157]

So true! Because the lack of respect is so missing today in our people. It's a darn shame. Parents need to back to teaching their kids how to treat other (especially diverse) people with respect. Otherwise, JHud did the "damn" thing!

[@audreyallen3577]

⁠BLACKNIFICENTLY BEAUTIFUL, BRILLIANT, GIFTED, BLESSED AND A HIGHLY FAVORED SINGER IN ROYAL SISTER QUEEN, JENNIFER HUDSON! OUR LORD, FATHER, MOTHER, GOD BREATHED THE BREATH OF HIS LIFE AND SOUL IN THIS ROYAL SISTER QUEEN, MS. JENNIFER HUDSON! A’SE

[@chiphadzuwamwale3184]

A change is not coming for the people that disliked this video. Amen.

[@Iammorenamaraca]

Lmao

[@boetr7014]

Oh not, it's because she's prophesying a fact and that kills them cos they know it's inevitable and that scares them.

[@zelandaskitchen]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@johnnyrapid9077]

Well that's cruel what they did... i feel bad for their ears.

[@patricelockertanthony7630]

Yes, it is...but they're not gonna like it.

[@NatahnLove]

I don't care what anyone says this woman is untouchable and in my eyes is the best female artist with the range, power, performance, presents, who just keeps delivering every single time. keeping it going girl.

[@aliceharris4219]

‼️‼️💯💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@mthunzinhlapo8287]

She was born for this. When God creates, He CREATES! What a powerhouse!

[@ovauandjahera8664]

So true

[@michaelemohagen2679]

Amen Amen Amen ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@Omega1st]

She practiced to sing, God did nothing.

[@julsbr08]

@@Omega1st exactly

[@pierre-michelmenard]

@@Omega1st I'm sorry ! God gave her that gift and she used it at her benefit ! Once again , God is behind that great voice of hers and she went on to use it professionnaly and made her living out of it !

[@crystals.2870]

I threw my shoe. I shut my eyes. I got goosebumps. I shed tears. Powerhouse! Mad respect for this talented queen

[@katelynmartin2750]

Ion think u did allat but she did good doa

[@teamhop]

Hey I’ve got some really great news to share with you, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died on a cross and resurrected on the third day so you may all have eternal life. If you believe and repent of your sins and put your faith and trust in Him as you would a parachute jumping off a plane at 25000 feet up in the air, He will give you eternal life in heaven as a free gift and I promise you, He will change your life forever as He did mine. He is the ONLY way to heaven and He loves you all. Please think deeply about this with urgency because this is your eternal life and soul, you don’t know when you could die, meaning you could die at any moment, so please consider this with all your heart. If anyone tells you that Jesus isn’t the only way, they are lying to you and they don’t care about your future.

[@woman1089]

lol yes@@pitbullsarefamily

[@trevorvaisey5860]

I saw her throw a shoe on the voice uk , and I would have thrown the shoe store ❤️❤️❤️

[@bleepbloop9123]

@@pitbullsarefamilyI’m not Black but even I noticed their comment felt pretentious

[@Natwell1990]

That “last for long” part is on immediate repeat. Jesus!!!!!!!

[@kttous7032]

Who else is here for their monthly viewing of this amazing performance 🙋🏾‍♂️😂

[@kehvynfinance6693]

Present ✋

[@szumaktv4038]

me

[@SuperNaturalVEGAS]

weekly bro

[@fridaypetersstudios]

Mine is bi weekly. Lol

[@emmahemphill2303]

I'm here it's 2024 and I'm loving it. Great she nailed it!!

[@elrezamaasdorp4570]

I don't believe anyone can sing like her..... She's amazingly incredibly talented.

[@karlrutter3339]

Watch Beverley Knight, a British singer, her version I would humbly say is better

[@StaeFit]

@@karlrutter3339 not even close

[@andylarkin5779]

@@karlrutter3339 stop smoking whatever you're on

[@superiorpanda6449]

@@karlrutter3339 Nonsense

[@lawtraf8008]

@@karlrutter3339 Don't even dare compare that mess to this masterpiece

[@sorayageloo954]

❤ Denzel Washington's face says it all❤❤❤❤

[@jasmineburks8796]

❤❤❤❤

[@siddharthnaagar7028]

JHud is that rare vocalist who's voice is getting more powerful and better as she's aging. The command she has on her voice now at 39 is extraordinary 🙏 Can't wait to see if she gets some respect from the white people's awards (a.k.a Oscars) for her astonishing portrayal of Aretha Franklin in Respect

[@noworldforeric]

she's been insane since she was like 17

[@chocolateangel8743]

It's mostly due to training, which she didn't start getting until later in her career. Plus, she takes care of her voice.

[@user-qf1by5nl3r]

@@chocolateangel8743 training? Nope she is gifted, no training at all explains those high notes from simpler times.

[@chocolateangel8743]

@@user-qf1by5nl3r She's obviously gifted, but training has made her a better vocalist. She's always been able to hit higher notes (because she's a Soprano) -- but she wasn't able to consistently sustain them like she does now. One example of this is her song "Where You At?" Towards the end of the song, she is supposed to belt an A5 (almost in the Whistle register). In most of her live performances of the song, she skipped over this part or lowered the key. Now, however, she hits (and sustains) the note (and higher ones) like it's nothing.

[@sibongilemnyanda2664]

This woman is just gifted on so many levels

[@garyrobertson6778]

This woman delivers every time. She knows of what she sings, having come from one of Chicago's worst South side neighborhoods, singing in the church, competing on AI, losing her family members to murder (including her beloved mother), winning an Oscar....She has taken the bad with the good, with grace, beauty, and astounding talent.

[@bettypayne8652]

She was put through the fire for the Catholic church

[@garyjohnson7629]

An amazing performance by JHud. Shes just absolutely fabulous..

[@gabron8845]

Anointed and Connected

[@trishawhitehead]

Perfectly said. That’s it that’s the post

[@jomsies]

you forgot the disney cruise singer part.

[@lindakuhlecharmaine5162]

Not me listening to it in 2024❤️

[@rasharddawson6530]

Same fr 😂

[@yt_chaos_yt7394]

Over & over I’m here for it!!! 🔥🔥

[@keishamclaughlin961]

Me too 😂

[@emmyjones304]

He said “damn😳” as soon as she hit that note… incredible.

[@bigace79]

How is this woman not the biggest thing in the world? The greatest voice since Whitney Houston and nobody else is even close. I get goosebumps and a tear in my eye every time I hear her sing

[@jenniferteodorescu31]

I agree with you ❤️

[@richardklausmeckien7333]

But she IS!

[@brittany3890]

She don't got no hits....you gotta have hits to be recognized as one of the greats.

[@direfranchement]

You can’t be serious. The greatest since Whitney Houston? 😂😂😂

[@Tinarobinson099]

Fantasia

[@uniquemeek4532]

This woman could sing twinkle twinkle little star and there not be one dry eye in the building. She gives her all every time. Simply anointed to sing

[@ngozasakala5080]

She is the reason why soul music will transcend generations.

[@SpareMeDetails336]

it already does.

[@thembiphiri1748]

Jennifer deserves her flowers. So honoured to be able to witness such a legend

[@CraftyQuiltingDesigns]

I get chills every time every time

[@moniquebrown2177]

She just sings so effortless. Her voice range is always amazing to hear.

[@ericmoore4982]

How are you doing today Monique and how is the weather over there

[@janetboggs3004]

Monique Brown, She don,t have No Range,What Range.

[@themakerstoolbox9688]

She really took one of the most powerful and important songs for African American culture and just made it even more powerful while not even breking a sweat. She made that look easy, and she absolutely fucking killed it.

[@themakerstoolbox9688]

@@janetboggs3004 Did we listen to the same song???? Range is how deep your voice goes to how high. She literally jumped whole octaves in this song.

[@CianieMoo]

WHY is nobody talking about 2:10?? The sheer POWER she had behind that note man, that came from the soul.

[@Hshahahahsj-silva]

Sempre reparo nessa parte, me arrepia até hoje

[@steverichardson7971]

AND that’s a blues note, very subtle, in between the major and minor third, being able to hit that with the grits shows how much soul she’s got.

[@dawegreen4736]

And then she was able to bring it right back down after pushing out all that power and volume! Truly one of, if not, her best live performance ever in my humble and honest opinion!! It was a perfect masterclass performance & it just punched me right in the soul HARD (in the best emotional/feeling all the feels way possible)‼️

[@ngoziobi3780]

How do you watch this over and over again and NEVER get enough of it. A true masterpiece

[@bengrimm1015]

Her technique is so good here. Truly one of her best performances.

[@essencenicole9731]

Truly, honestly.

[@veronica-ex9jg]

They have all been phenomenal ❤

[@kemariemaragh-campbell6721]

THE UNDISPUTED VOICE OF OUR GENERATION

[@malehlohonolo8463]

You must not have heard Christina Aguilera🔥🔥🔥

[@SARC03]

@@malehlohonolo8463 😂😂😂

[@barbarastewart603]

I'd have to add Adele.

[@setabogidrau9735]

@@malehlohonolo8463 Maybe in 2003

[@drarrej]

Xtina and Adele is better, but Jennifer is close

[@cognitivedissonancechristi516]

Jealousy is a tough thing to possess. Jealousy won’t get you anywhere! She blew the roof off!

[@suuevanggg]

2:58 i could listen to her hit that note all day every day. So freaking good!!

[@fraydilmejia2467]

True

[@asyasalam7756]

Omg I thought I was the only one that note is probably the best I’ve ever heard

[@lanett4677]

That run was just fierce!!

[@dianealexander118]

Me too, what a BLESSING what a GIFT!

[@vanessawyndham8791]

@@lanett4677 It was freaking amazing!!!!

[@dalstars9]

She SANG her face off! All the hairs on my arms are standing high!

[@kristimeyer4112]

Sitting here wanting to type a comment, but cannot find adequate words to describe the feeling I have watching this.

[@MZZR2U]

I get goose bumps listening to her singing this song. And I love how Denzel Washington is loving this performance. Also, Spike Lee is total taken

[@cinnamonstar808]

Try Terence Trent D'Arby's version. he wasnt playing with song. no ma'am no ma'am

[@lynnmariedavis5343]

Was that spike Lee I thought that was a little kid sitting there like that honestly. Like ok wow with his hands all like that

[@ree9531]

He took!! Just took!!! 😍

[@ericmoore4982]

@@ree9531 how are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over there

[@gwenkalndjelbisseni1352]

@@lynnmariedavis5343 not only spike lee, pay attention to the band (musicians) on stage with her. Incredible

[@ronaldfuller970]

People don't realize that they are watching one of the best singer of our times right now with Jennifer Hudson 🤩😍🥰😇

[@sharilyn3130]

Look i soooo agree

[@superiorpanda6449]

Absolutely 🙌🏾

[@ariesaraya1822]

A living legend

[@apriljones1329]

Nope

[@ChilePlz]

@@apriljones1329Yes April…ONE of the best…however, they’re some sistahs on Broadway and church that can SANG. Unfortunately, most will never hear them so they can’t come into the arena and be…judged.

[@essencenicole9731]

This is honestly the first time I have ever had Jennifer on repeat. Her voice is tremendous and she sang her face off for Denzel.

[@MarieClaude]

Everything about this is amazing. She doesn’t only sing, she tells the story. Also, the chord transitions at 3:01 are fantastic. Chills every time.

[@bioncelandor3964]

YES that part just scratched my brain so right and this performance always bring me to tears. You can feel the power in what she’s singing

[@rawdog9184]

When she hit that high note she gave me chills.

[@SoulKnightKing]

Which one😭😭😭

[@msenvy737]

Damn right

[@StaeFit]

@@SoulKnightKing fr it was all high notes 😭

[@sharonsaina5225]

I always feel renewed every time I watch this performance. 2024!!

[@tonisumblin2719]

Me too.

[@vivamsimango3604]

Spike Lee's look on 2:17...... Priceless. He's mesmerised, that's for damn sure. Beautiful rendition of this classic.

[@vaughanhouston3142]

Can we just make her the Queen Of Tributes? No one can top her in this category, Period!

[@angeladaniels4235]

I agree! She’s kilt every tribute she’s done! I just saw Respect and yup she nailed it!!!

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

Beyonce will be pissed! but who cares, Jennifer Hudson is far better.

[@sxm76]

Her and Yolanda Adams.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@Lapaix SurVous i don't know what deal with her means, but if it means Beyonce is better, that is an individual opinion.

[@TrevorNoremac]

@Lapaix SurVous Beyonce is not better than her. Stop it. Jennifer is a different caliber and level of singing. Beyonce is great at what she does though.

[@alanakrachan3507]

This is an absolute beast of a song to cover. She slayed it left right and center. Doesn't get much better then this.

[@gwennydaniels2165]

I have never seen Denzel so blown away! I love it and I’ve her♥️

[@ericmoore4982]

How are you doing today Gwenny and how is the weather over there

[@brieb402]

The thing that I find so heartstopping about her delivery in this performance was not only the sheer power and talent of it, but also how much emotion she managed to evoke every time she sings the word "long". It gets stretched out more and more throughout the song, until it reaches that _insane_ stretch at the end of the song, illustrating just how long and hard that wait/struggle being sung about has lasted. The way she sings tells the story more than even the lyrics do. Chills, absolute chills.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I consider Jennifer Hudson one of the last of the greats. What singers of this Gen are going to sing our tributes when Jennifer and the others are gone🥺

[@percyhlongwane9477]

She is great

[@emmanuelumoren1274]

Yes, tributes when she’s gone but, she’s going to be here with us for a very long time

[@shyne_floetic82501]

My soul is screaming.......my soul....I've been in grief so long......

[@hanlinlei8377]

At 3:38 when she sings "yeaaaaah, yes it would", the hairs on my arm stand up every time! The raw power and range she has in her voice in that moment is as if she was channeling all the ancestors at once. Astonishing!

[@nadiaayaakiseka6436]

The tears in Denzel's eyes said it all

[@Usedw0tm8]

I have no idea how she lost American Idol but I'm so happy her career still took off the way it did. This woman deserves the best of everything, one of the most incredibly talented vocalists performing today. She's been my personal idol since Dreamgirls.

[@barbhello808]

Well Fantasia is a force... they were on the same season.

[@stardustboy94]

@@barbhello808Well Jennifer can sing like Fantasia but Fantasia can‘t sing like Jennifer 🤷🏽‍♂️ she‘s a beast !

[@dzg8937]

Jennifer didnt find her voice until.after Idol. Fantasia knew who and what she was when she came on Idol.and picked all the right songs and SANG them to pieces

[@ZakMason10]

She wasn’t the best in that idol, fantasia was

[@ZakMason10]

@CherylWilson-te2qf she’s gone on to be the best sure. But during that season of idol, there were better people

[@cesaruy247]

Hair, makeup, gown/outfit, shoes, and most importantly, the voice, everything here is just perfection

[@mattiapiraino710]

The way her voice gives me goosebumps

[@keyonnahaggins7919]

love his reaction and he is so admired. TY Jennifer for expressing the love from us all through your vocals.... WE LOVE YOU DENZEL!!!!!

[@yochibambii]

She's such a passionate singer, you can see all the emotions in her eyes

[@elainemeyer5062]

💕 AND in the way she moves as she sings - that to me also shows her immense passion and talent! * Sorry for writing this close to a year later, but I just saw your comment today.

[@yochibambii]

@@elainemeyer5062 Nah it's okay for writing even in a year 😄 and yea I totally agree with you 👍🌟

[@dee_dee_place]

When an artist can bring their listeners to tears you know they are connecting with what they are singing, playing, etc. & their audience; that's a goosebump performance!

[@theonlycontessa8771]

She sung that for her lost departed brother for sure ❤❤❤2024

[@kahe224]

im 54, not a music aficionado but i've listened and heard ALOT.... A WHOLE LOT OF OLD, PRESENT, NEW, DIFFERENT GENRE/VOICES/VOCALS ...ETC. AND I TAKE NOTHING AWAY FROM ANY OTHER ARTISTS SKILLS. BUT JENNIFER HUDSON SINGING IS MAGICALLY MASSIVELY FANTASTIC, AND IF YOU CANT FEEL HER VOICE THEN YOU DONT HAVE A SPIRIT OR A SOUL OR FEELINGS!

[@jeoelpineda4754]

I think you mean Whitney and Aretha not Jennifer Hudson. Whitney and Aretha had genuine soul when they sang.

[@kahe224]

@@jeoelpineda4754 YES WHITNEY AND ARETHA AND I COULD NAME MORE BUT I STATED WHAT I STATED IN MY COMMENT WITH THEM IN MIND ALSO! I UNDERSTAND WHO I DID OR DID NOT MENTION! THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY!

[@harrisdevon9919]

@@jeoelpineda4754 You aint no soul. Jennifer is soul 2

[@TheMidnightWise]

You better say that kahe

[@kahe224]

@@TheMidnightWise 😳

[@yezuar.official9616]

She never fails to bring tears to my eyes

[@joshuamclean8368]

This is the most powerful performance I’ve ever seen. Sam Cooke is classic, and so is the way she sang this. Beautiful

[@iiwvi]

I watched this video million times 😖❤️ i can’t stop ✋🏻

[@cindondutz5763]

Me too!!!!!

[@johnnyrapid9077]

Me too darling

[@alessandrobetta8252]

Me too !!!

[@dianealexander118]

Say it, me tooo. Can't stop looking at it.

[@LWAZIMABIZELA]

Me2... Theres a new one from democratic convention /something. I'm South african forgive me

[@eloyhernandez1742]

This woman just have it in her, not winning idol but she was destined to greatness, shows you how perfect timing can be ❤she went from rejection to EGOT winner. One of the best covers.

[@somersetcace1]

I know it's not true, but I imagine her just as she's walking on stage, every time she does one of these amazing tributes, she's thinking, "Tell me `I` can't sing! Kick ME off 7th! Watch this!" 😏

[@eloyhernandez1742]

@@somersetcace1😂😂 exactly, facts haha

[@kahleesaangelofthenight2895]

Protect Denzel at all costs a living legend!

[@YeosangThePirate]

You don’t see vocals like this around much no more truly immaculate

[@jdunlap1434]

You're just listening to the wrong music.

[@neshawalters7186]

Still here 2024

[@nomvuselelomyende8320]

When she belted 'born', that beautiful man behind Mr Denzel Washington FELT it

[@emilywalters2394]

you know when people appreciate music like this... they the best of us

[@jerlishacummings7808]

Not only did she sing the hell out of this song, but she looked absolutely beautiful!

[@Lucky397]

So beautiful and what a beautiful rendition of Sam Cooke’s masterpiece.

[@Seablack66]

Hooo llly... not even gonna say. Wowww. Look at Denzels face. And the joy. Thank god for talents like this. God bless you Jennifer. Blessed to have you. Please keep it up. We need you

[@elizabethchaitin9379]

This woman sings all the pain that all of us has ever felt. Watching Daniel Washington’s face is just enough to tell us all that Jennifer Hudson has the voice of an angel leading us all back home.

[@ricb5849]

Denzel is happy to pieces with her performance. She really gave him a piece of her heart.

[@tyaniavoss5507]

Jennifer Hudson reminded me so much of The LateArethaFranklin went she sings. She has anointed voice that touches your soul. She and Fantasia Bantanio touch you went they sing. They remind of Aretha, Pattie; Gladys; YOLANDA ADAMS SHIRLEY CASEAR AND I CANT FORGET MALHIA JACKSON

[@ericmoore4982]

How are you doing today Tania and how is the weather over there

[@SylviaCookie2619]

Man I am laying here crying. Jennifer and Denzel Washington had chills on my body. JHud you know you can sang Queen.🌹🌹🌹

[@ruijuniorshabazz8660]

Brother malcolm lives in our hearts forever.

[@flaviocosta9829]

I saw almost 100 times, but i can't fell tired... I love her...

[@flaviocosta9829]

i agree with you

[@BRUCEBATSON-uj3vz]

She is soooo blessed her voice brings tears to my eyes you Go girl!!!

[@smurfettem1184]

This woman can sing Happy Birthday and I'll still get goosebumps listening to her sing it. This is someone God spent a little extra in his creation that day. OMGosh!!!!! She is Aretha Franklin incarnate.

[@MD-qp2ly]

I can't handle Denzel teary eyes and his "Damn" 😭 Jennifer Hudson is an amazing singer, so talented, soulful, she gives me the chill everytime she performs 🤩🥰

[@computasaysnoo1]

She is, and has always been, such a class act and the rawest of talent. Out of this world❤

[@jenjen1982.]

Miss Hudson just baptised my soul with her angelic voice ....... MY GOD!!!!! this is by far the most powerful performance Ive seen

[@m-l7127]

She brings tears. She's beyond amazing. She lives her songs as a singer should. No faking, showing off etc. Just pure soul ! This is why Aretha loved her. She's R E A L AND DEEPLY INTELLIGENT ❤️ she's all soul and can bring tears. This song was our childhood......

[@calullysses1646]

This is not one of the best performances , *THIS IS THE BEST PERFORMANCE*

[@marinasaridaki8712]

Absolutely one of the MOST SOULFUL PASSIONATE WHOLEHEARTED VOICE... GOD'S BLESSING 🙏🏼💕🙏🏼💕

[@ericmoore4982]

How are you doing today marina and how is the weather over there

[@TheCocina15]

Jennifer Hudson's voice is the intersection of talent and anointing. My God it just hits different. PHEW!!!

[@RavenWind78]

The power and beauty of her voice is captivating. Look at Denzel and Spike sitting next to him. Just beautiful.

[@loverstar00]

So beautiful, her, the audience, everything. She did and does always the best.

[@vanessawyndham8791]

She knocked that s**t out of the park and into another galaxy. Incredible singing. A voice for the ages.

[@dyazkiprit]

3:27 is enough to describe how he appreciate this performance, no words, just claps, smile and teary eyes.

[@mandiibloomfield1783]

Jesus. Now that’s a performance I don’t think I’ll ever forget. That was mesmerising,& beyond captivating. That lady can sing!

[@siddharthnaagar7028]

2:20 Spike Lee is whole mood 😂😂

[@Petlex67]

He is totally mesmerized LMBO

[@annjacobs3925]

She’s got the strongest and most powerful voice ever!! Simply Amazing!!🙏🏽🙌🏽🎉💕🥰🥂

[@ericmoore4982]

How are you doing today Ann and how is the weather over there

[@PrettyBoyRio1]

No doubt

[@herglowup.honestlyspeaking]

Jennifer has a healing voice. I just love it

[@valeriavajukaoma4021]

She’s so beautiful and sings effortlessly but Denzel’s expression is everything for me

[@CashNCaddies]

I still get chills when I listen to this

[@natinatoscano7381]

Did anybody notice not only Denzel was impressed, watch when she hit the high notes at the end, the orchestra was either smiling in awe alone, or turning their heads together because they can’t believe her incredible vocals!

[@MosheRomero]

That last part 3:11-3:47 is just AMAZING and SOULFUL!!

[@alexiscarson-branch5258]

I have no words to explain Jennifer’s voice it’s beyond amazing