Jamie Foxx and his nephew, rapper and podcaster Swayvo Twain, recently addressed rumors claiming Foxx had an illegitimate son. Speculation spread online after fan noticed a strong resemblance between the two, leading to unfounded theories about their relationship.
Foxx, known for keeping his personal life private, responded with humor and frustration. He took to Instagram, posting a video with Twain to put the rumors to rest.
“This is my nephew, not my son,” Foxx stated, emphasizing their actual family bond.
He expressed surprise at how quickly misinformation spread, joking that social media often creates its own reality.
Twain also joined the conversation, laughing off the claims. He made it clear he was Foxx’s nephew, not his son, and urged people to stop making baseless assumptions. The rapper has been building his own career, but the speculation shifted attention away from his work and onto his resemblance to Jamie Foxx.
Foxx, who recently recovered from a serious health scare, has largely avoided public controversy. However, this rumor gained traction, prompting him to step in.
He acknowledged the absurdity of the situation while reaffirming his pride in Twain as family.
Jamie Foxx recently released his latest film, co-starring actress Cameron Diaz, on Netflix. A Mike Tyson biopic starring Foxx has been long in development as well. Jamie Foxx remains one of the leading men in Hollywood with a filmography that includes Ray, Collateral, and Dreamgirls.