David Oyelowo Says He Lost Points With His Kids When He Asked: ‘What’s a Doechii?’

David Oyelowo says he lost points with his children after not knowing who Doechii was.

Sitting down for a chat on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Monday (May 5), Oyelowo spoke about his family, which includes his musician wife and his artistic children. However, while the British actor is very close with his family, but clarified that his kids definitely don’t think he’s cool.

“I’m transitioning into full on uncoolness,” Oyelowo said. “I was cool for so, so long and this was really typified the other day. My son is in the music scene, I’m not … and I made the mistake the other day of seeing this word on my phone and saying, ‘What’s a Doechii?’ And they went, ‘Like Doechii?’…”

This is now the second time the Grammy-winning rapper and Billboard‘s 2025 Woman of the Year has come up on J-Hud’s show in recent weeks. Back in April, You star Penn Badgley hit Doechii‘s signature “Anxiety” dance on his way down the backstage spirit tunnel.

Doechii co-signed Badgley’s dance by commenting: “Exactlyyyy.”

The Swamp Princess’ “Anxiety” dance still has consumed the world. Earlier in April, LISA and her White Lotus castmates all attempted the challenge as well, hopping on TikTok to take part in the Internet craze. “Anxiety” is Doechii’s first top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 10 last month.

Watch David Oyelowo stop by The Jennifer Hudson Show below.