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[@fluctuatnecmergitur2208]

Jennifer doesn't have the career she deserves. This woman is a legend, she should be much more esteemed.

[@no1nestandsalone387]

She does actually. And she will soon when she gets awards for Aretha.

[@cecilialittmon722]

@@no1nestandsalone387 I totally agree with you.

[@andrewm8063]

@@no1nestandsalone387 Her songs don't do her voice justice. She deserves better songs.

[@kpd10000]

Amen

[@no1nestandsalone387]

Andrew M I agree

[@cherinoelke]

That woman's voice is criminally underrated! She's one of the greatest ever....PERIOD

[@buggabuggaboy]

She is the best in my book. Well her and Whitney. No one else can even pretend to compare.

[@pozisanjisane2397]

100% agree!

[@nefertariroyston2832]

And Aretha Franklin

[@cherinoelke]

@@nefertariroyston2832 That's why Aretha picked Jennifer to portray her in the movie coming out about her life. I can't wait to see it!

[@CTFlink]

@@cherinoelke take a serious listen to Ella Fitzgerald and you might reconsider ;)

[@ArthurMorgan-rdII]

Jennifer is not just singing this song, she is testifying. She has been through so much.

[@roseamberzine5846]

Amen

[@ednatorain5808]

amen

[@brandonnkomo524]

So true 😭😭

[@rgordon9854]

I agree. She sings with the anointing of someone who has been there and knows for sure what she is saying. She has some pipes . Her voice is an instrument by itself. God bless her.

[@montrealgivens3123]

It’s coming baby!!! When this movie drop OMG she is even more solidified as a legend😍🖤🖤🖤

[@NaLeMii691]

Denzel said “damn”! So did we sir, so did we!

[@kingboobz6701]

Jennifer is the voice of our generation sucks she doesn’t get the credit she deserves

[@shadgreen9571]

King boobz They better wake up! She’s the REAL deal!

[@LoveGodsWord11]

The only credit she needs is the one that blesses our souls

[@victordykes-fakolujo2075]

@@shadgreen9571 you are spot on

[@blueside4915]

Because she's not out here selling ass

[@bombelona]

Hmmm she is very talented indeed. But her albums are not giving us soul like this, yet. It’s a long time coming hopefully she will nail it

[@ARTWillART]

That moment when Denzel says "Dammmn" as Jennifer sings her first big note

[@sugarbrown9262]

CAPET Wilfried also I think you fiiiinnneee

[@larissamurrell364]

He had water in his eyes too reflecting the long way he came. Love both off them. Spike lee just enjoying lol

[@MZHARDBODYENT]

Right lol

[@luciasalas9216]

I loved it! yeah I noticed it too

[@Selahsmum]

You know youre doing something right!

[@BanaDoyabad]

The Whitney Houston of our generation. She kills everythin she sings!!

[@VhoTurnDoor]

Dude! Also thought about Mama'Aretha Franklin. And wanted to cry. Oh Jenny my Jenny!

[@carolfox9620]

I'll take Jennifer over Whitney any day.

[@rogercyuzuzo9819]

Minus the crack

[@biomusicology1441]

ok she can have that

[@isaactesfaye4911]

I love Jennifer so much but whitney is on another level she is gold standard 👸🏾👸🏾 nooooo one will take the crown from her!!!!

[@jaquanliljon]

They should've let her sang this at the 2021 inauguration!!!

[@ms.win_]

Yes!!!

[@seraphim6364]

FOR REAL THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN TRANSCENDENTAL

[@seraphim6364]

I would’ve sobbed uncontrollably

[@scarlethare23]

omg yes

[@delina9241]

amen

[@StephanieJ777]

She's got a voice that absolutely shatters the enemy's work.

[@shanteecoleman8109]

Cnt 4get BOUT My ❤ #FantasiaBBby😉🙋🏽

[@jacksongreene3687]

@@shanteecoleman8109 Then go watch Fantasia. She ain't on this video and she wasn't even there.

[@mmarie294]

church is all up in that voice

[@manimichelle495]

🤣 so well put

[@janetboggs3004]

Janae Clarice,yes you are right, about the voice,she sounds like a Goat holloring ,that’s got caught in some bob wire

[@adamadada5579]

That is the same look Denzel had for Whitney in the preacher's wife. How he is proud of the black queens with heavy pipes!!!

[@barimelodybrooks]

THAT PART!!!!

[@Glycam]

Yeah that part. My all time favorite movie

[@RIsa-ed5uw]

Adama Dada 😩😂

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

Yes I wish there was a DVD of all the takes of Whitney's songs in that movie

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

I wish there was a DVD of all the takes from the songs that Whitney sang (as well as Mariah Carey's Unplugged...I wanna hear every take of every song) Lord have mercy

[@spiritualstars]

When denzel cries at you, you done gone pass diva supreme quality xx

[@bafanasimelane7052]

Who’s here after Zama Khumalo’s Performance last night on Idols SA Season 16🔥🔥🔥🙌🏽🙌🏽The girl Nailed It!!!

[@ruvimbotaingana7787]

meee

[@angeliquemaleleka9769]

She brought me here too ❤️

[@tshegofatsorobin8452]

I'm also here😭❤️

[@aviwegulwa8267]

Meee🔥❤️

[@maofamochana2528]

Lol meee yoooohhhh

[@deborahking4134]

That Jennifer was born to sing.

[@dannydaf_]

💯💯💯

[@nolusindisonomkoko6368]

Ewe yoo

[@msfabulista]

She was born to Sang!

[@khethukuthula1]

Which Jennifer wasn’t? 😂 😂 just asking 🤣 🤣- rhetorical - I know which one 🤣 🤣

[@candianderson8062]

Yes she was and thats exactly what Jenny does is sang

[@lanceg5388]

Man you can feel all the ancestors when she said "I was BORRRNNNNN"

[@amw7828]

Lance G 💯🔥

[@SaraSantos-jr2lp]

Really 👏👏👏👏👏💖

[@GoWithin4]

Love it! 💗

[@flyystarr]

So true

[@tarunmahesh4711]

Only she can make me feel that way🙏🙏

[@LaurenOrion]

How embarrassing I almost forgot to watch this today

[@fauxgars736]

☺️

[@florentina9547]

😂🥰

[@frasesdiariasmx]

Did anyone else noticed how she's shaking at the very end? She's so talented yet so humble. I LOVE her!

[@estephaniaquiroz1671]

Denzel deadass trying not to shed a tear. Brother cry fam. This song is the current mood I swear. The world needs more peace. More unity.

[@BlaQSheep]

Big facts 💯

[@divadoll606]

The world need change.

[@thekyway859]

Toni sumblin he wasn’t even saying it in a bad way

[@JohnJohn-od6je]

God bless you

[@OneAndOnly2000]

I agree with you.

[@kermittheefrog5762]

she is SO underrated! i mean, c’mon y’all!! appreciate this woman!

[@sarahnoume7475]

i don't really think she's underrated she's an oscar winner grammy winner coach for the voice usa and uk every one wants her to pay tribute and now she will make the movie for aretha just an opinion

[@pra2w952]

Coach for The voice UK too

[@davidcastro5937]

Her music is basic and boring as fuck. She's an amazing singer but a mediocre artist.

[@CeliniacForLife]

She’s about to have a major resurgence next year and in 2021 with this new Aretha Franklin coming out.

[@TruthSerum101]

Underrated? Huh? People throw that adjective around like its nothing. It's an insult to her accomplishment and hear admirers. 1,000s of people know she is great and she appears on countless galas over and over. Oh, and then there is that Oscar!

[@Highway-Hobo]

This woman is criminally underrated. What a shame it would be if she's not remembered as one of the greats

[@veejay9573]

How can Jennifer Hudson not be remembered she is a woman of God trust me he knows her by name 😇🆗️

[@Carolina.R.]

🙌🏽🙌🏼🙌🏾💚🇧🇷

[@frbnkie]

when she does everyone will say they loves her smh no love for people that are thriving

[@eabhareis7266]

@@frbnkie Thriving? It's her nasty personality that is holding her back. Simple.

[@frbnkie]

@@eabhareis7266 jennifer hudson ? please

[@khaire6661]

The most underrated female singer ever

[@ogunsolawaleelijah9031]

DENZAL FRIGGING SAID "DAMNNNNNN"🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@kaisaan5]

Yes he did 😂👌

[@yllasornoscal4956]

Yeah

[@kemo6427]

And she hadn’t even done them runs yet 😂😂 nahhh gotta Stan a Queen!

[@faith2xxx]

All he needed was one of those church fans to wave in the air!

[@gladyslpraisegodfox4751]

@@yllasornoscal4956 yes

[@Mineyredz]

JHUD: I was booorrrrnnnn- Me: ugly cries

[@AnkhGirl]

😂😂😂😂

[@roxanneince6355]

Jaysus I started crying as soon as that too...I love to hear her sing !

[@shatyaboyd7671]

Lmao

[@solitatanner3089]

Me Too 😂🤣😫😫😫

[@SameOleMelu]

You ain’t lyin! 😂😂😂😂

[@tienanhnguyen]

What Jhud needs is writers to write the songs that can correctly use her majestic voice to the fullest.

[@jaimemartinez7122]

Bruno Mars and Frank ocean need to write for her

[@buckeyefan1387]

Shoot... Elmer Fudd could write for her and she would blow that thang up!!! #JHud is da bomb

[@staneagle1070]

Exactly, I feel like her career is currently too far towards pop when really she thrives with soul so she needs people to focus on that genre

[@tayaaron1921]

Jhud is the best I’ve heard. Sharp, clear, smooth. Soulful

[@veejay9573]

Me" too!🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 voice of Angel's 😇😇😇😇😇😇😇

[@Allthingssammy]

Her voice, her tone, her range!!!!! My God!!! Continue to bless her vocal chords.

[@cbe9987]

From American Idol, to today. Her voice control and strength! I love you Jennifer! THIS CHICAGO Nxxxx! 🖤

[@kylesummers7478]

twistedblktrekie very true. And I noticed the growth of her musicality more recently than that. I guess since the Aretha movie she did. All of her recent performances have been amazing from a musicality standpoint.

[@thomasmcgillivray3997]

Yes she's sensational eh !!

[@angelaconley8337]

Sing girl!!!!

[@blessingwalden7126]

I remember she was even evicted in the American idol show

[@blessedmelan2547]

She didn't sound good

[@ttylerdurrden]

She didn't just sing, she bared her soul on that stage. She's a true artist. There's no one like her❤️❤️❤️

[@stephensass7931]

We’d do well to acknowledge her as one of the greatest singers of all time. Insane.

[@tianrichards]

Listen, when Denzel mouthed DAMN, we all collectively felt it! Such an appropriate song for Denzel's journey. And the vocal control and feeling Jenny now has is beyond me! Lord Jesus this Aretha movie bout to hit different now!

[@blessedmelan2547]

She will be lip singing in the movie you will only here Aretha Franklin singing

[@chevellearnold8641]

Awesome ...Jennifer Hudson such a beautiful and humble person excellent performance for such an amazing actor Mr. Denzel Washington !

[@dominiquedominique2345]

That part when she sang “a looooooooooooooiihhhiiiihhhhhoonnnnggg time coommmmmmiiiiinnnn” touched my heart!

[@kgothizoe5232]

dominique Dominique and when she sang I born

[@mattleblanc3437]

dominique Dominique it was like she just unleashed everything

[@asmrrelaxing1294]

dominique Dominique samee!!

[@debsreno911]

Denzel was like...oh damn lol.

[@aerealdickerson3512]

Yes it did. I stood up off the couch!

[@cameroncuff8414]

When actors realize that a powerful singer can move them with just a 4-minute performance.

[@JordanNMusic]

She deserves more credit than she’s been getting

[@brandonw6377]

Jennifer did not come to play. She took you all the way to church!

[@davidsonrozier7874]

She never comes to play, she always come to slay 😜😜

[@gracedors4888]

You right brother what you write. She Bring you in the church. You can feel the past of the sixties in your bones.

[@GoWithin4]

AMEN!!!! Felt it down to my toes! 👌🏼

[@ghw1985]

Truth!

[@SapphireBreeze17]

HALLELUJAH

[@agungk1994]

Mr. Washington's facial expression says it all. What an incredible performance for jHud...

[@johnathanjohnson7546]

When Denzel Washington said “damn” I felt that

[@MsA1ClassyLady]

Truly one of the greatest performance ever! Still listening in January 2021, the day before the Change!

[@qupidzbubble9168]

Denzel was proud of that! You could see it! That was epic though for real real

[@Xinxere02]

the amount of times ive watched this is unhealthy

[@simplifyingdelicious4340]

You are not alone ❤❤❤🌹

[@cecilialittmon722]

You and me both...rofl

[@BAn-mu4qe]

😊!!!!!! That's alright!

[@tarajackson9872]

Sincerely, Sincere I know fam....

[@TJWC]

Watch her tribute to Al Green at the Kennedy Center Honors. 😭😭😭❤

[@gerlonbernales9294]

The best vocalist and storyteller of all times...

[@asisiphoclay1568]

Denzel wants to cry but he's holding his tears back😂😂😂🥺🥺😭

[@kathrynmackenzie23]

I really love that she called him Mr Washington. That’s good raising right there.

[@way2blessed2bstressed52]

Some people can sing, but Jennifer Hudson can sangggggggggggg!!!🎶🎤

[@lessismore8533]

Yess!!

[@keauntv3543]

Her ass the hell off, this is ansane

[@thomasmcgillivray3997]

Hell yeah ah !!

[@candianderson8062]

Yes say that again

[@tebogomotaung8579]

Everyone that came from Zama's performance in the idols season 16 top 10 let's gather here. 😭🔥 My jaw is still on the floor aghhh whattt??? ✨❤️

[@pepchep]

She embodies soul, she is well in tune with her emotions , and because of that she has ability to use it whenever she will.

[@dilanzamora7194]

How high can you go? Jennifer: yeees..

[@jraco314]

😂😂

[@ambermariec86]

Dilan Zamora Lmfaooooo

[@sinethembakhosa4927]

Dilan Zamora 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂

[@deidrasnead8353]

As high as the Good Lord takes her...No limit on God🙏🙏❤❤🙏🙏

[@joshuaalexander6296]

Dilan Zamora 😂😂🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@Michelle-jz8vl]

Denzel’s emotions says it all. That verbal damm, I felt..

[@TauzanSizwe]

This songs is so emotional to every African American as it has history of injustice

[@nodoubt46able]

@@TauzanSizwe ughhh, let it die, tired of hearing it....😒😒

[@BAn-mu4qe]

Amen.

[@reedirokaj]

the hog stfu

[@mavetuzolana9879]

@@nodoubt46able just shut you arrogant mouth once black people are treated fairly and equally you won't have to hear it anymore you cow 🙄

[@Kizzy17]

The look in Denzels eyes. Gets me every time. So emotional 🥺

[@AcousticCircle]

Man, the number of times this woman has made me cry for sheer overflow of emotions is ridiculous..

[@felixmwiya7784]

princess of soul indeed... you know what?. Jennifer Hudson can truly sing.. am crying right now. my number one singer in the whole world..

[@kathleenloree1295]

I wondered if anyone else cried! I'm a mess! Love her so much!

[@mmdg1917]

Same here

[@felixmwiya7784]

@@kathleenloree1295 IKR

[@jtrillguzman9641]

@@felixmwiya7784 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXqbgKCOqLiIers

[@mauricecarlisle9091]

Took the words right out my mouth she’s my number one ☝🏿

[@mildred9762]

Jennifers vocal abilities keep evolving - if thats even possible! AMAZING!!!!!!!

[@SargisMzikyan]

She has definitely improved her skills immensely! So much more support, contact added to her pure talent!

[@sxm76]

She’s getting some good training.

[@lennytrey635]

Yes it's possible with the right training. Like any craft or profession, you have to be willing to grow and be better than your were when you started. You do that by being 100% coachable and go through the proper training among other things.

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

She and Beyonce are getting better with time....

[@louisac8160]

the way Spike Lee looks at Jennifer at 2:09 is all of us during this performance. Incredible!!

[@angelanelson3458]

Denzel definitely deserving of this TRIBUTE....his talent just leaves one speechless 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾✨✨✨❤️✝️🙏🏾

[@1goldbaby]

That. Oscar is just waiting...MS.Aretha would be proud..

[@harryw6154]

2nd Oscar😉

[@Dimpl3z0sothick]

1goldbaby she already has one for Dreamgirls and a soundtrack Tony award for the revival of The Color Purple when she played Suge Avery next to Cynthia Erivo.

[@marieloves6381]

1goldbaby She’s gonna get another one ☝️

[@rjsamuel4530]

Dimpl3z0sothick no she has a Grammy for Color Purple album. NOT A TONY. She would have won an EMMY too, if she had performed on the TODAY SHOW, the cast won an Emmy for that, but for some reason, she didn’t come. One day I will ask her why. She would have been 3/4 to EGOT by now. SMH

[@kaimosley6296]

RJ Samuel no she has a Grammy for her debut rnb album Oscar for dream girls

[@angelameadows2271]

She sang the hell out of this song whoever gave thumbs down don’t know music

[@SKYBOUNDSOUND]

Angela Lashay yes i agree that she definitely killed it! Buuuut there’s some missing lines (the lines about racism). I thought i missed it but i went back and no, it was cut out. This might be why someone would dislike the video. ... and no, i didn’t dislike the video.

[@chimzywali]

Absolutely 😄

[@momonie4]

IKR...OMG that was also a Bellissimo performance....

[@lamontjohnson5810]

She was so damn good they couldn’t like it. 😁😁😁

[@MrMrsbailey1207]

Denzel looked like he wanted to cry. I got chills when I heard this as I do everytime jhud sangs

[@victoriaoyama6009]

Denzel’s reaction the entire time she was performing is a whole vibe💖 She is undoubtedly a great artiste😍

[@sandymarc5322]

This is how you salute a king and you definitely needed a queen to do so I can feel the love ❤️.

[@cindysage9110]

Yesss me too! Heartfelt connection in that moment. Beautiful!

[@vickieweprice5695]

Yes in deed she did that you go j my girl he so gracious and down to earth i got nothing but llove for him when he did traying day i tripled our he got boos in there you go bad legend proud of him he hit that people gossip yes in dee9

[@musicmasher3425]

Aretha: Queen of Soul Whitney: The voice Mariah: Songbird Supreme and Queen of Christmas JHUD: Queen of Tributes

[@ikentanzi]

Dean Anderson Beyonce: Pop & Queen Entertainer

[@kermittheefrog5762]

JHud is The Princess of Soul!

[@fordtalk6924]

OF TODAYS SINGERS,. Since Jhud toned down the Thinned Out belts, she's on her way to the LEGENDS PANEL ( Whitney, Celine, & Aretha ). like them she eats every genre, Country, Gospel, Soul, R&B, and can sing acapella on command with out any excuses or hesitation. #jenniferhudson , #Jessiej , #GlennisGrace Could easily be the modern day Vocal Trinity 2.0 who ever's writing the top songs these days, please give these ladys at least 2 AMAZING Albums so they can join the First Named Only Legends Panel (Whitney, Celine, Aretha, Patti & Mariah)

[@musicmasher3425]

Ford Talk totally agree! Sadly record companies are giving more support to artists with a bigger brand name rather than actual talent. These ladies deserve greater.

[@jdwrcc]

Dean Anderson ... well what is Fantasia then

[@annmarielembckejones7871]

Jennifer HUDSON is a superstar forever

[@nhlanhlazulu1618]

Whos here after Zama’s performance from South African idols?

[@aviwegulwa8267]

Me

[@chomisanogwaba1663]

Same here I knew when she sang I know where the performance is coming from

[@rtnengovhela7109]

Same here:)... Zama killed it!

[@mwansachanda7923]

Zama sung better

[@MisunderstoodChild2001]

@@mwansachanda7923 don’t think so

[@victoriakawesa3558]

Jhud killed that! Denzel crying, laughing and giggling at the same time.

[@londonfog8389]

😂😂😂

[@daniellepatrice7614]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Zanderthegrape]

JHud's voice is what happens when you combine melanin and the holy ghost. Her voice sucked up all the oxygen in the entire room, and put the spirit of God back in.

[@msscorpio170]

You better break it DOWN 🙏🙏😂😂😂

[@tee9636]

Yassss 😍❤

[@sineadmcelroy8832]

Damn right

[@kezybarrett2515]

She is one of the best female singers worldwide...i dont know why she isnt more famous

[@yo.itscaleb]

2:50 to 2:53 that run or whatever it was, was so pretty 😭💕 the cry in that was amazing

[@kennykarlsson9888]

Sam cooke must be smiling down from heaven ,cause this woman definitely can sing with heart and soul.

[@harambe894]

Mike yung still the goat

[@keondrascott9084]

Pn

[@yousseffzulficar3558]

There’s some notes only our black queens can hit. JHUD did that and a lil more

[@jtrillguzman9641]

My sis is mexican and can sang sang!!!!!!

[@williamsolufemi1820]

PERIODT!!!🤷🏾‍♂️

[@tomatobanks5036]

BLACK PPL HAVE SOUL. IT'S A DEEP ROOTED GOD GIVEN GIFT.

[@alightthatnevergoesout]

very rarely can white folks perform soul music at the same level black folks can

[@tomatobanks5036]

@@alightthatnevergoesout they try though but it's just not authentic MOST of the time.

[@samanthamadiba4672]

Hayi hayi uZama nailed this song.... 🔥🔥🔥

[@siddharthnaagar7028]

JHud is possibly the only artist I think who's getting better and better with her vocal prowess as she's growing older

[@thomaswatts8350]

Amazingly done Jennifer! An emotional performance that truly deserved a standing ovation. She never disappoints. And to you Mr. Washington, THANK YOU and WE LOVE YOU! ❤

[@siphesihlemakhaye9001]

She done sang all her organs out of her body 😭🔥😩

[@mikamcduffie3002]

I got her kidney😂🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@personman8131]

Her lung is right here

[@strungmovie7166]

Her liver went flying on that last “COME”

[@deegib3132]

I love u for this comment

[@dwaynecooke9921]

One of the best voices of our generation! Give that woman her flowers while she’s here 😅 Jesus christ😱

[@agnelasantos4343]

Jhudson is real pricess of soul😟❤❤

[@amosgoodwin4884]

JHud: “I was bornnnnn” Me: 😧🙌🏾😩

[@hi-xd8wk]

🤣🙏🏾💜

[@1stnameCandice_]

Forever😂😂😂!!!

[@faywoo9258]

I would NEVER want to perform after JHUD! She brings down the house EVERY TIME!!!

[@amw7828]

Fay Woo 🔥

[@suzyq6664]

I so agree

[@nubibecca6593]

JHudson The Best !!!❤️😍💋💋

[@hlubsta1]

I dont know how people managed to sit through her singing...dammmmiitttttt shes everything

[@damejackson9682]

I don't know which one I was more excited about, her singing or Denzel's reaction the whole time she was performing. He was like a little kid in a candy store

[@latinainthecity9648]

Agreed, I think I enjoyed his reaction more!! She is a solid singer.

[@8bit45]

She's queen of tribute. Look how happy the pianist was. Mr Washington was in tears you know. Love you JHuds

[@reggietjevans]

Her and Fantasia

[@davidlamontwilson4059]

Jennifer brought the house down ... and the people UP! I loved Denzel's reaction at the end ... WOW!

[@nokwethembathembeka2916]

Who is here because of Zama’s performance on idols??? 🤗🤗🔥

[@cindyselepe7096]

Lol me, she nailed it

[@nokwethembathembeka2916]

Cindy Selepe she really did🔥

[@danleyledile7077]

Me🙋‍♀️

[@itumelengcosmic8484]

South African idols also brought me here 😊

[@hendrozakhele7033]

Lol she killed it

[@treytaylor1511]

She's the most eloquent and powerful vocalist of today, she's got soul and great voice control.

[@brobinson2150]

Fantasia too

[@lessismore8533]

Xtina too lol

[@marienvanraan760]

There is never the best vocalist in the world. That is for a child to say that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWHdY2t6i7B1eqs

[@whisperingblues9887]

Beth hart blows this chick away she's on a whole different level.

[@treytaylor1511]

@@whisperingblues9887 Yeah,no, she has a very raspy voice that's very interesting but not my taste.

[@dkonbeljohnz9981]

The best to ever really come from american idol BLACK. FANTASIA & JENNIFER

[@mrzreez2872]

SwallO with an O ) But don't 4get Kelly Clarkson ;-) that white girl can sang too...

[@Donyale6230]

Also Latoya London and Tamyra Gray.

[@JenJHayden]

@@Donyale6230 say it for the people in the back! folks don't know about the "others".

[@JenJHayden]

@@mrzreez2872 yup

[@darrelleldridge4914]

What you never heard Jordan Sparks?

[@kimjackson3986]

"What makes Jennifer so awesome is she know she can sing but she is humbly waiting on that moment when everyone know can blow the roof off the Stadium.....

[@ReasonablyHilarious]

Last weekend i was in the car with my family and this song started playing. We were going to put flowers on my grandma’s grave, and i said in my head, “wow, this song would play while we are coming to see her grave”. And then my aunt said, “she know when to show”. And i said, “i just said this in my head”. My grandma fought really hard to stay alive, but god was ready for his child to come home. I feel like god waited until my mom was strong enough to handle everything on her before he took our grandma away from us. After the hellacious childhood my mom, aunt, and uncle had. Ik our grandma is so proud at how far they’ve come in life now. #WeMissYouGrandma #WeLoveYouGrandma 💜💜💜

[@danieldociu8430]

Underrated? She's the greatest female vocalist out there.

[@hazelsinterieurs837]

Daniel Dociu I had to come here after enduring Beyoncé’s attempt at being soulful with Spirit. It just sounded to empty and too try hard for me... JHud is just Effortless! Phew! This was the fill up I needed👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@wooshbait36]

@@hazelsinterieurs837 Just stop. In every single video, you simple-minded people try to compare two incredible artists. Undermining Beyonce is pathetic as she is one of the best vocalists and performers we ever had, saying she is soulless just makes you sound ignorant. Both Jennifer and Beyonce are incredible singers, and there is not better.

[@jadefo2433]

@@wooshbait36 it's useless to compare two singers you're right. Apart from that, you say that Beyoncé being soulless is false. I do think thats kind of true.. don't get me wrong shes definitely a great singer and performer but she definitely doesn't do soul. She masters RnB, pop..but somehow her perfomances often feel soulless. I guess it's true when they say you can't fake soul.. I think she doesn't try anyway since it's not her music style

[@sd3564]

Professor Stexy I disagree Beyoncé is not nor will she ever be one of the vocalist of anytime THANKS👍🏼 number two it’s very well known and BEYOND OBVIOUS that Beyoncé is one of the greatest entertainers of all time but to compare her vocals to someone like Jennifer Hudson THEE VOICE that’s a little wild for me Jennifer Hudson has one of thee greatest powerful voices of all time❗️you know how many times celebrities, interviewers, Fans, & Everyone Has said Jennifer is the voice of this generation I agree I hate all the comparisons but facts are facts the truth is the truth not even bashing Beyoncé yes she can sing but I’d rather watch her perform live or watch her music videos

[@kay_kay0710]

@@sd3564 beyonce can most definitely sing circles around jhud. sorry but true.

[@demarcusmcquirter]

It's like Whitney Houston and Aretha passed the baton and JHuD took off running with it

[@GSP__]

That's true baby

[@1Reema]

I'd have to throw Fantasia in that as well, except she would literally be running....shoes off and all.

[@janetboggs3004]

Please,Demarcus Mcquiter, Do NOT try to put Jennifer Hudson in the same category with Whitney Houston,Aretha Franklin, because they do not belong there

[@raymondsmith813]

@@janetboggs3004 shut up Janet

[@eloiblaise2156]

Yess

[@nijay8267]

That last note felt like church in heaven! That's the standard I want to achieve when performing. 💜💜💜💜

[@tempotang767]

I swear 😭😭I was touched

[@strxnger2970]

I’m 15 and I’m hella glad my parents raised me right if music don’t make you feel like this I don’t want it

[@alyssapeet4683]

how tf did i get goosebumps on my face?? THAT’S how good her voice is

[@mgdkns6678]

😂😂😂😂

[@twilson2461]

That was good 😁

[@samsong24]

HAHA I totally know what you mean!

[@monicareanetsebolofo4339]

Same here

[@kennedeerobinson832]

Am I the only one who rewatches this and says damn the same time as him

[@aprilbaby9453]

No you are not.!!!!#

[@epottinger2007]

kennedee robinson I did too

[@GSP__]

I do

[@romangojayev6182]

ahh, same here

[@portiamtshali6269]

Words alone aren't enough to describe this woman's talent 😭🙌🏽🙌🏽🥰 God really blessed her with a beautiful voice 🙌🏽

[@hollygamble1764]

I love how madly in love Denzel is with art and authenticity. He judged one of my national university forensics tournaments in Athens, OH and he donated his time, money and endless love to Wiley College in support of the speech and debate platform. You can just tell how much he loves to embrace art and culture and the performing arts. So much love.

[@ahmedsallam1179]

Denzel said when she started singing I was born , damn

[@kyg1954]

Sam Cooke would be proud. Just wow

[@OneAndOnly2000]

Ky G He definitely would❤️

[@izariahbanyahawadahbanyash]

No song is safe with her ... She can sing anything and make it hers

[@fauxgars736]

I like how you wrote it ☺️ no song is safe with her indeed ☺️

[@ghitza2006]

Jennifer represents! With every song she delivers! She needs to be on every radio station!

[@ilynehan7365]

2:07 Can we appreciate how much Spike Lee is appreciating this performance 😂?

[@alexisgaither8541]

Right I was laughing 😂

[@lamontjohnson5810]

He mesmerized 😂😂😂

[@jaylamarie2971]

That’s not spike lee that’s Denzel Washington

[@marisaabsi]

@@jaylamarie2971 to the left of Denzel

[@kallanniekerk9779]

If this is not one of the best live performances EVER then I dont know😥😥😥😥😥

[@biatsoho1332]

Kallan Niekerk totally agree. She delivers every time. The voice was spot on. Simple and elegant.

[@myamarrero8313]

Denzel knew he was gonna tear up as soon as she walked out. The power Jennifer holds.

[@oldsoul_anth243]

She saves the fading elegance and class of the 60-90's divas!