Overview

• Stevie Wonder surprised the audience by presenting Foxx with the inaugural Ultimate Icon Award at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on June 9.
• During his acceptance speech Foxx recalled seeing the “In Memoriam” segment and vowed not to waste his second chance after nearly losing his life.
• Tributes from Jennifer Hudson, Babyface, Ludacris, T-Pain, Doug E. Fresh and Tank honored Foxx’s career with covers of “Unpredictable,” “Gold Digger” and “Blame It.”
• Foxx paid special tribute to daughters Corinne and Anelise for their unwavering support and described how Anelise’s hospital-room guitar performance helped stabilize his condition.
• Lakers star LeBron James took to X to congratulate Foxx, writing “BET ‘ULTIMATE ICON’!! Love my brother and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!”