Well That Was Quick: Angela Rye & Common Call It Quits

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After only five months of dating, our favorite woke couple are over. Rumors surfaced that Common and Angela Rye were dating in September when they appeared on the red carpet together at the Creative Arts Emmys.

In October the Grammy, Oscar and Emmy winning rapper confirmed their relationship saying, “Yes, there’s a definite connection with Angela Rye. She’s a wonderful woman. I’m dating and I’m happy right now. She’s an incredible human being.”

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The pair have been noticeably quiet on social media and haven’t been photographed together since January, prompting fans to wonder if their new thing was merely a fling.

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The CNN correspondent and activist confirmed their split to Page Six saying, “We have and will always be friends. He is an amazing human being, and I’m a much better person because he’s a part of my life. May we all keep loving and living.”

Classy response girl. So…Common, what up doe?

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