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Jamie Foxx Celebrates Recovery in Moving BET Awards Speech

6/10/2025

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Jamie Foxx delivered a heartfelt acceptance speech for the Ultimate Icon Award at the 2025 BET Awards, reflecting on his journey of recovery from a brain bleed and stroke. Overflowing with gratitude, he thanked God, his daughters, and the Black community for their unwavering support, declaring the BET award a more profound honor than the Oscars.

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Jamie Foxx delivered a heartfelt acceptance speech for the Ultimate Icon Award at the 2025 BET Awards, reflecting on his journey of recovery from a brain bleed and stroke. Overflowing with gratitude, he thanked God, his daughters, and the Black community for their unwavering support, declaring the BET award a more profound honor than the Oscars.