Jamie Foxx, 57, has publicly refuted the outlandish conspiracy theory alleging that Sean “Diddy” Combs attempted to harm him. The claims resurfaced amid Combs’ ongoing federal sex-trafficking trial, which commenced earlier this month.
Speaking candidly about his 2023 medical crisis — a hemorrhagic stroke accompanied by a brain bleed — Foxx addressed the speculation with humor. Reflecting on his extended hospitalization, the actor and comedian shared that he covertly kept a phone with him during recovery, unaware of the swirling rumors circulating in the outside world.
“I had to sneak in my phone just to see what people were saying,” Foxx remarked, making light of the bizarre narrative that emerged while he was incapacitated.
Despite the sensationalism surrounding the rumors, Foxx has maintained a composed and comedic approach, choosing to clarify the facts while continuing his recovery in the public eye.
During The Hollywood Reporter’s Stand-Up Comedy Roundtable, Jamie Foxx expressed disbelief at the severity of his health scare, stating, “I couldn’t get my mind around the fact that I had a stroke. I’m in f*****g perfect shape.”
It was during this period of recovery that he discovered the bizarre conspiracy theory circulating online—that Sean “Puffy” Combs had allegedly tried to kill him. Foxx recounted his astonishment upon encountering the claim, emphasizing the absurdity of the allegation.
Despite the shocking nature of the rumor, Foxx has opted to address it with clarity and humor, aiming to dispel misinformation while reinforcing the truth about his medical condition.
Jamie Foxx unequivocally denied rumors that Sean “Puffy” Combs attempted to harm him, stating, “No, Puffy didn’t try to kill me.” He then addressed another widespread conspiracy—that he had been replaced by a clone—recounting the moment with comedic flair.
While recovering in the hospital, Foxx recalled thinking, “These b**-a** mother*****s are trying to clone me.” He joked that he hallucinated seeing a white version of himself entering the room, prompting the quip, “You’re trying to clone me and make me white so I’ll sell better overseas.” His humor continued as he recounted a psychiatrist asking if he was okay, to which he responded, “Am I all right or am I all white?”
The psychiatrist, concerned by the exchange, reportedly responded by calmly lowering Foxx’s medication dosage.
In response to past speculation, a source close to Sean Combs told DailyMail.com in October 2024 that “there is no truth to Sean Combs putting Jamie Foxx in the hospital.”
Foxx, who suffered a hemorrhagic stroke due to a brain bleed, also addressed the incident in his 2024 Netflix special What Had Happened Was…, where he made light of the experience, stating: “I saw the tunnel. I didn’t see the light.” His comments were part of a larger comedic narrative but also offered insight into the gravity of his health crisis.#newsafro_
