Jamie Foxx Delivers Emotional Acceptance Speech at 2025 BET Awards

Jamie Foxx made a triumphant and emotional return to the spotlight at the 2025 BET Awards, receiving a standing ovation as he accepted a Lifetime Achievement Award honoring his decades of excellence across music, film, comedy, and television.

Wearing a classic tuxedo and his signature smile, Foxx stepped up to the mic with gratitude in his voice and purpose in his heart. After recovering from a serious health scare in 2023, his presence on the stage was more than a moment—it was a victory.

Foxx opened with humor, thanking “everyone who prayed when they didn’t know what was going on.” The crowd laughed, but the tone quickly turned reflective. “There were days I didn’t think I’d see the lights again, let alone stand on this stage,” he admitted. “But God, love, and Black excellence brought me back.”

He paid tribute to his late sister, his daughter Corinne, and mentors like Quincy Jones and Denzel Washington. He also uplifted rising talent, encouraging the next generation to “take your shot, own your voice, and never let them dim your light.”

From comedic genius to Oscar-winner, Jamie Foxx’s 2025 BET Awards speech reminded everyone why he’s one of our greatest living entertainers—still here, still standing, still shining.