Overview
- Stevie Wonder made a surprise appearance at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles to present Foxx with BET’s inaugural Ultimate Icon Award.
- Tribute performances by Jennifer Hudson, Babyface with Ludacris, Tank, T-Pain and Doug E. Fresh highlighted Foxx’s decades-long contributions to music and film.
- In his acceptance speech, Foxx tearfully recalled his near-fatal 2023 brain bleed and stroke, emphasized that the Icon Award “comes from us,” and vowed not to squander his second chance at life.
- He paid special tribute to his daughters, Corinne and Anelise, for their unwavering support during his extensive rehabilitation.
- Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James posted a five-word congratulatory message on X calling Foxx his “brother” and celebrating his Ultimate Icon honor.