In Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was… , the legendary entertainer took the stage in a comedy event directed by Hamish Hamilton. The special comes after Foxx’s 2023 hospitalization, and the Oscar- and Grammy-winning comedy icon sets the record straight, revealing he had a ‘brain bleed that led to a stroke,” which led to him fighting for his life. Foxx recounts his ordeal with vulnerability, expressing deep gratitude to those who supported his recovery — and a healthy dose of humor.

“April 11, I was having a bad headache, and I asked my boy for Aspirin,” he recalls in the special. “I realized quickly that when you’re in a medical emergency, your boys don’t know what the f**k to do.”

What Had Happened Was… is a celebration of resilience, humor, and the power of community.

“If I can stay funny, then I can stay alive,” Foxx says. “I’m back.”