Overview

• Foxx was honored with the Ultimate Icon Award at the 2025 BET Awards in Los Angeles, presented by Stevie Wonder.
• In his acceptance speech, he recalled surviving a 2023 brain bleed and stroke, pledging not to “turn down” his second chance at life.
• A star-studded tribute opened the ceremony with performances by Babyface, Ludacris, Tank, Jennifer Hudson, T-Pain, Doug E. Fresh and Teddy Riley.
• He singled out his daughters, Corinne and Anelise, for their pivotal roles during his 20-day hospitalization and months of rehabilitation.
• LeBron James and other peers took to social media to celebrate Foxx’s emotional comeback following the ceremony.