Jamie Foxx debunks Diddy conspiracy theories about his hospitalization

Jamie Foxx has addressed the conspiracy theories suggesting that Sean “Diddy” Combs was involved in his hospitalization in 2023. In a discussion with fellow comedy stars for The Hollywood Reporter, Foxx talked about his recovery from a near-fatal stroke. He mentioned being heavily sedated and on painkillers during his hospital stay, where he came across rumors about his condition, including one alleging that “Puffy tried to kill” him. Foxx clarified that Combs did not try to harm him.

There were baseless rumors at the time suggesting that Combs wanted to silence Foxx from divulging any information about alleged crimes he would later be charged with. Despite these rumors, Foxx and Combs were friends before Combs faced legal troubles. Foxx also addressed other upsetting rumors he heard while in the hospital, such as being accused of being a clone.

In a separate part of the conversation, Foxx shared a joke about Oprah Winfrey, which was a hit with her friend Gayle King. After winning an Oscar for his portrayal of Ray Charles, there was a rumor that he was dating Winfrey. Foxx recounted how he turned this rumor into a stand-up joke that amused King.

Foxx’s humor and anecdotes about various rumors, including the ones involving Combs and Winfrey, were part of a candid and entertaining discussion with his peers.