Jennifer Hudson Pays Tribute to Late Brother as she Joins NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

Jennifer Hudson is always finding special ways to honor her late family members, who were victims of a horrific murder over a decade ago. On October 24, 2008, the talk show host’s mother Darnell Donerson, and her brother Jason Hudson were found shot to death in their family home in Chicago, Illinois. Her seven-year-old nephew Julian King was found dead days later in the back of a white 1994 Chevrolet Suburban that belonged to Jennifer’s mother. Now, ahead of her late brother’s birthday on February 17, the EGOT winner is finally honoring him in a way that she has always dreamed of. During a recent episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show, she announced that she had been invited to play on the NBA All-Star Basketball Team, which falls on her brother’s birthday. This announcement comes as a bittersweet milestone for Jennifer, who has always been a basketball fan. She often attends the NBA All-Star Game with her son and his cousins, who she affectionately calls ‘Camp David’ because they are all basketball heads. The date of the game holds significant meaning for Jennifer as it coincides with her late brother’s birthday, who was also a huge basketball fan. To pay tribute to him, she always makes it a point to celebrate his birthday in a special way. In 2022, she shared photos from her annual ‘Camp David’ trip for the All-Star Game, revealing that her son and his friends even had the opportunity to meet NBA legends Shaquille O’Neal and LeBron James. Jennifer’s participation in the upcoming NBA All-Star Celebrity Game not only showcases her love for basketball but also serves as a heartfelt tribute to her late brother, keeping his memory alive through the sport he cherished. It is an event that is sure to be filled with emotion and nostalgia as Jennifer takes to the court on her brother’s birthday, surrounded by fellow celebrities and basketball enthusiasts alike. As she joins the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, Jennifer Hudson’s presence adds an extra layer of significance to the event, reminding us of the power of sports in bringing people together and honoring those we have lost.