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BET Awards: Jamie Foxx Tearfully Thanks God for Giving Him a “Second Chance” After Health Scare

The actor-comedian-singer accepted the Ultimate Icon Award at the Monday night ceremony.

The actor-comedian-singer struggled to hold back tears during his speech as he thanked God for giving him a “second chance” following his health emergency in April 2023. Prior to his Netflix special, Foxx shared few details about an undisclosed medical complication in April 2023 that left him hospitalized. The 25th BET Awards, hosted by Kevin Hart, were held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles Monday night.

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