Jamie Foxx jokes about Diddy's parties as he addresses medical emergency conspiracies in Netflix special

ATLANTA, GEORGIA: Jamie Foxx is addressing the swirling rumors about his health and the online conspiracies connecting his medical emergency to Sean "Diddy" Combs.

In his new Netflix comedy special, 'Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was...', the 56-year-old Oscar-winning actor opened up about his near-death experience in April 2023, when he suffered a brain bleed that led to a stroke.

Jamie Foxx addresses Sean 'Diddy' Combs' 'poisoning' rumors

Jamie Foxx revealed he lost 20 days of memory during his health crisis but approached the situation with humor.

Part of the special shows Foxx tackling some of the wild claims circulating online, including conspiracy theories suggesting Combs had a part to play behind his ailment.

Foxx addressed the bizarre allegations head-on, referencing a claim amplified by podcaster Joe Rogan on his show in November.

"The internet said Puffy was trying to kill me, that’s what the internet was saying," Foxx quipped.

"I know what you’re thinking, ‘Diddy?’ Hell no, I left them parties early. I was out by 9. Something didn’t look right. It’s slippery in here," he continued.

The comedian kept the tone light while recounting his health scare, joking, "Your life doesn’t flash before your face. It was kind of oddly peaceful. I saw the tunnel."

"I didn’t see the light... I thought I saw the devil like, ‘Come on.’ Or is that Puffy? I’m f**king around," he added.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces legal troubles

Jamie Foxx’s jokes come amid serious allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is currently in federal custody in New York City following a September indictment on charges of trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in crimes.

The music mogul pleaded not guilty and has been denied bail multiple times, with his trial set for May 2025.

Foxx and Combs have been seen together at various events over the years, including Foxx honoring Combs during his Hollywood Walk of Fame induction in 2008, according to People.

Jamie Foxx shuts down conspiracies about cloning and AI

Jamie Foxx also addressed other bizarre rumors about his health, including claims he had been cloned or replaced by AI after reappearing in a video months after his hospitalization.

In July 2023, rapper Ice-T dismissed the conspiracy theorists, writing on X, "People would rather believe that Jamie is now a Clone or Ai than the man was just seriously sick and damn near died."

Foxx’s representative also denied earlier unsubstantiated claims in June 2023 that his health scare was caused by a Covid-19 vaccine.

The comedy special, taped in Atlanta in October, showcases Foxx’s gratitude toward his fans and supporters who prayed for his recovery.

Netflix described the event as a "celebration of resilience, humor, and the power of community".