Jamie Foxx's Reaction to BET Awards Tribute Goes Viral
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Jamie Foxx's reaction to his tribute at the 2025 BET Awards has gone viral on social media.
Newsweek reached out to Foxx's representative via email for comment on Tuesday.
The Context
Foxx, an Academy Award-winning actor known for films like Django Unchained, Ray and Collateral, had a medical emergency in April 2023. During his Netflix comedy special Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was..., which was released in December last year, Foxx, who is also a singer, revealed the 2023 health scare was actually a "brain bleed that led to a stroke."
"April 11, I was having a bad headache, and I asked my boy for aspirin. I realized quickly that when you're in a medical emergency, your boys don't know what the f*** to do," the Grammy winner said. "Before I could get the aspirin, I went out. I don't remember 20 days."
BET Ultimate Icon Award recipient Jamie Foxx speaks onstage during the 2025 BET Awards at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on June 9, 2025.
BET Ultimate Icon Award recipient Jamie Foxx speaks onstage during the 2025 BET Awards at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on June 9, 2025.
MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images
What To Know
Foxx—whose real name is Eric Marlon Bishop—received the Ultimate Icon Award at the BET Awards in Los Angeles on Monday. Ahead of his acceptance speech, a slew of artists took the stage to pay tribute to the 57-year-old's career.
Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and Ludacris covered Foxx's 2005 song "Unpredictable" ahead of Tank's rendition of Ray Charles' 1958 tune "Night Time Is the Right Time." Jennifer Hudson also sang a portion of Kanye West's "Gold Digger," which had featured Foxx, before T-Pain, Doug E. Fresh and Teddy Riley sang his hit "Blame It."
During the tribute, the camera panned to Foxx, who appeared to say, "Oh my God" as he wiped away tears.
On X, formerly Twitter, user @MessyMindofMe shared a snippet of the moment, which has since gone viral online.
"Seeing Jamie Foxx get so emotional during this tribute is giving me chills," she wrote. "I am so happy for him #BETAwards."
Seeing Jamie Foxx get so emotional during this tribute is giving me chills. I am
so happy for him #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/aar6Yxeo1x
— 𝕋𝕙𝕖𝕄𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕪𝕄𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕠𝕗𝕄𝕖 (@MessyMindofMe) June 10, 2025
At the time of publication, the clip racked up more than 141,400 views and 6,900 likes.
In his acceptance speech, which was presented by Stevie Wonder, Foxx referred to his near-fatal stroke.
"I gotta be honest—when I saw the 'in memoriam' [portion of the awards show], I was like, 'Man, that could have been me,'" he said. "I don't know why I went through what I went through, but I know my second chance I'm not going to turn down. I have so much love to give."
While pointing to God and appearing emotional, Foxx continued: "I told him, I said, 'Bro, just give me one more crack at this, and I promise, I said whatever reason you put this on me, I promise I'm going to do right.'"
Foxx's daughters, Anelise Bishop and Corinne Foxx—who were in the audience—cried during his message. At one point, Corinne Foxx put her hand on Bishop's knee.
What People Are Saying
In the comments underneath @MessyMindofMe's X post, fans sent Jamie Foxx messages of support.
X user @TrumpMadeUBroke wrote: "I was in tears. What a beautiful tribute and his speech was amazing! God bless him!"
@mystic_bey said: "We almost lost this talent! I'm so glad they gave him his flowers right."
@LyndaStarrMusic shared: "I was emotional WITH HIM."
@Twon024 chimed in: "A legend."
@b1s added: "Stevie, Babyface and Teddy Riley that's royalty right there. All showed up for him."
What Happens Next
Jamie Foxx will star in Netflix's upcoming film Fight for '84, which is about the 1984 U.S. Olympic Boxing team. A release date has not yet been set.
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