Jamie Foxx had viewers members roaring throughout his newest Netflix comedy particular, “What Had Occurred Was…,” when he carried out a tune claiming he’s “cured” of courting white girls.
The 56-year-old Oscar winner and comic delivered the tune in between punches of humor and piano melodies, relating private experiences and cultural references that fired up the group.
“Sisters, I’m right here to let you know I’ve been cured. I’ve been cured of all the things,” Foxx crooned, drawing enthusiastic cheers and applause from the viewers.
The playful anthem, which recurred all through the set, took a satirical flip as Foxx introduced, “No extra white ladies. I’m critical; no extra white ladies. No extra. No extra white ladies.”
Foxx’s banter was punctuated by a declaration that garnered even louder reactions.
“I’m again on the Black aspect of city!” he exclaimed whereas a wave of applause erupted.
The tune’s tongue-in-cheek lyrics referenced all the things from delicacies to stereotypes, with Foxx riffing, “No extra potato salad and raisins. No extra white ladies! No extra spray tan, no extra massive tties, no a. No extra white ladies, I gotta let ‘em know!”
The cinematic star, who famously dated actress Katie Holmes for six years between 2013 and 2019, shares two daughters—Corinne, with former accomplice Connie Kline, and Anelise, with former accomplice Kristin Grannis.
Not content material to cease there, Foxx wrapped the satirical anthem with cultural nods, singing, “My life gonna be February all yr lengthy,” a nod to Black Historical past Month, and eventually providing the sly caveat, “No extra white ladies—in public.”
The title of the particular, “What Had Occurred Was…” refers to a harrowing 20-day stretch Foxx has stated he fully misplaced reminiscences of following a medical emergency earlier this yr.
The performer reportedly suffered a extreme stroke attributable to a mind bleed, inspiring new views on life and his comedic lens.
