Jamie Foxx Reveals The Mantra He Now 'Lives By' After His Near-Death Experience
Jamie Foxx has revealed the mantra that has guided him since a harrowing "medical complication" left him bedridden and fighting for his life.
Jamie Foxx has revealed the mantra that has guided him since a harrowing mystery illness left him bedridden and fighting for his life.
The actor's revelation comes after rumors circulated suggesting embattled rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs poisoned him before his mysterious 2023 hospitalization.
Jamie Foxx seemingly fueled the rumors as he stylishly dodged answering the question when he was asked about it.
Jamie Foxx Has A New Life Mantra After His Health Scare
The 56-year-old actor-comedian took to his Instagram account to share the mantra he has adopted 19 months after surviving his near-death "medical complication" that left him in a 20-day coma.
Foxx posted a picture with the inscription "No bad dayz" on it and explained what it means to him in the caption.
"This is my mantra after surviving something that I thought I would never go through," he wrote. "My good friend James [V. Barnett], who also happens to be my manager, gave me this phrase. I live by it now."
The Oscar winner continued, "When you come through the darkness, the light looks brighter. And while I'm at it, I want to say thank you to everyone that sent up a prayer. I needed it."
Foxx, born Eric Bishop, then urged his followers to watch his first comedy special in 22 years titled "Jamie Foxx: What Happened Was...," which will premiere on December 10, if they "need a spiritual tune-up."
Fans Show Support For The Actor Amid His Return To The Stage
The actor's followers took to the comment section of his post to share their joy on his recovery and also weigh in on his newfound mantra.
A fan wrote, "so glad you were able to make it to the other side and you were able to walk your beautiful daughter down the aisle."
Another penned, "Always praying for you and knowing God will continue to cover you. Can't wait for your special."
"Only a few are chosen, and it's very clear that you are his child, and believe me when I say that God broke the mold when he made you. May he continue to walk with you and guide you on your life's journey," a third person commented.
Meanwhile, a handful of Foxx's followers are still unsatisfied that he has chosen to remain mute about what really happened.
"I don't know what's happening here but there are people out there who may be suffering from whatever happened to you," a fan wrote. "You owe it to the world to warn people about whatever almost killed you. We as humans owe it to each other to spread the word about every harmful things or diseases. Your part in this is not over. You survived. Help others survive."
The Actor Shared A Post Celebrating His Return To Stand-Up
Back in October, Foxx took to his Instagram account to share how happy he was to share the story of his health battle during his one-man show, "One More Chance: An Evening with Jamie Foxx."
The actor wrote, "God is good…. As I post these pictures, my heart and my soul is filled with nothing but pure joy…on October 3 fourth and fifth I had an opportunity to tell my side of the story and there was no better place than Atlanta Georgia."
Foxx continued, "I have to thank you Atlanta you showed up and you showed out, I haven't been on stage in 18 years but I needed the stage and I needed an audience that was made up of nothing but pure love and that's what you were."
He added that when people asked him if his show was a "stand-up comedy show," he'd say, "No, it's an artistic explanation."
"Of something that went terribly wrong, but thanks to the great people in Atlanta, especially Piedmont Hospital, you enabled me to come back and be on stage and do what I love to do the most…," Foxx noted.
There Were Rumors That Diddy Caused Jamie Foxx's Hospitalization
Rumors recently circulated suggesting that Diddy had a hand in Foxx's health scare.
According to Page Six, about three eyewitnesses who attended the tapings for his upcoming Netflix special said the "Django Unchained" star talked about Diddy causing his medical emergency, although their accounts were different.
Two of them claimed Foxx said Diddy was responsible for what happened to him and that he "is the one who called the FBI on [Combs]," who's currently behind bars at the Brooklyn MDC awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
A source close to the Bad Boy Records founder has since denied the claims, telling the Daily Mail that "there is no truth to Sean Combs putting Jamie Foxx in the hospital."
Other individuals who also attended such tapings confirmed that the comedian did indeed talk about being poisoned by Diddy and him calling the cops on the rapper.
The Comedian's Comment About Diddy Was A Joke
Foxx seemingly added fuel to the rumors that Diddy "poisoned" him after he stylishly dodged a question probing him on whether or not the reports were true.
According to the Daily Mail, the actor was seen filling up his sleek baby-blue Mercedes G-Wagon in Los Angeles late last month and was asked to weigh in on the rumors.
He replied, "God bless you," deflecting the topic with a smile. The comedian went on to add, "I'm feeling good, I'm feeling better."
However, sources at the show dispelled the Diddy poisoning rumors, telling TMZ that while Foxx did mention the rapper's name during his one-man show, it was all in "jest."
