Jennifer Hudson is making sure her WWE scion son has financial literacy

Jennifer Hudson is focused on preparing her teenage son for adulthood—and that includes making sure he understands how money works.

The award-winning singer and television host recently spoke about teaching her 16-year-old son, David Daniel Otunga Jr., the basics of financial responsibility as he grew up in a household connected to both entertainment and professional sports culture.

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Hudson has partnered with Credit One Bank to promote financial education, using the collaboration as an opportunity to discuss how she’s introducing those lessons at home.

The EGOT winner said she wants her son to develop a clear understanding of credit before he enters adulthood, noting that many young people aren’t taught the subject in school. Hudson has been incorporating conversations about budgeting and responsible credit use into everyday life.

David Jr. was born in August 2009 during a pivotal moment in Hudson’s career, shortly after she gained national recognition as a finalist on Season 3 of American Idol. His father, David Otunga Sr., has a diverse professional background that spans sports entertainment, law, and acting.

Otunga spent more than a decade working with WWE, where he became a two-time WWE Tag Team Champion and a member of the wrestling faction The Nexus before transitioning into commentary and media roles within the company.

Hudson says the goal is to help her son learn lessons she didn’t receive growing up. “Credit education is not often taught in school,” she said in a statement to People tied to the partnership. “And as a mother and advocate of financial literacy, I believe we need to educate the next generation, especially when it comes to understanding how credit works and the importance of using it wisely.”

One method Hudson has used is to make financial education interactive. She introduced her son to a downloadable game called Cards on the Table, which is designed to help younger audiences understand credit habits and financial decision-making.

The singer explained that creative approaches can make difficult topics easier for teenagers to absorb. “It’s hard to get the young people’s attention, so what better way than through a game?” Hudson said while discussing the approach.

She added that she regularly reminds her son of practical lessons, including keeping credit card balances manageable and paying bills on time. “If you think about it, our credit is our grade in our adulthood.”

Financial literacy advocates have increasingly emphasized early education around credit and budgeting, especially as young adults begin managing student loans, credit cards, and independent living expenses. Programs that combine digital tools with everyday conversations are becoming more common as parents and educators look for new ways to introduce those concepts.

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Hudson’s approach has drawn attention because it blends celebrity influence with a practical message: even in high-profile households tied to entertainment and sports, preparing the next generation for financial responsibility remains a priority.