Jamie Foxx jokes about Sean Combs’ trial, teasing, "He’s a nasty motherf—ker," at Netflix Q&A event in LA.
During a recent Netflix Q&A session at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles, Jamie Foxx cracked several pointed jokes about Sean Combs and his current legal troubles, referencing past friendship and the recent raid on Combs’ home. With the ongoing trial grabbing headlines, Foxx’s sharp commentary on the situation quickly drew attention, as Jamie Foxx jokes about Sean Combs trial at Netflix Q&A became a focus of conversation both in the room and online.
Foxx Delivers Direct Remarks About Sean Combs
The actor and comedian did not hold back, commenting directly on Combs’ uncertain future:
“I don’t know if he’s going to jail, but he’s a nasty motherf–ker.”
—Jamie Foxx
During the Q&A, Foxx’s remarks came in response to the high-profile raid conducted by the FBI at Combs’ house in March 2024, where authorities reportedly seized large amounts of baby oil. Foxx lightheartedly questioned Combs’ reputation and past image, referencing the rapper’s longstanding visibility in Black culture.
A Cultural Figure Under Scrutiny
Foxx reflected on how Sean Combs, once seen as a role model, is now facing serious allegations. He said,
“For Black people, that was our hero,”
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suggesting how damaging the revelations have been for the broader community. Foxx continued the joke by referencing the baby oil found during the raid, asking,
“All that goddamn baby oil, boy! Why you so nasty, Diddy?”
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He also emphasized the community’s sense of loss, saying,
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“For the Black people here, you know how that hurts us,”
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and added,
“That was our whole culture. Now it’s all about the baby oil.”
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These comments underscored the disappointment and disbelief many feel about Combs’ legal situation.
Foxx Distances Himself from Scandalous Allegations
Having spoken at the 2008 ceremony when Combs received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Foxx made it clear that he was never involved in the rumored “freak-off”parties tied to Combs’ house. He joked,
“Hell, no! I left them parties early. I was out by 9. Something don’t look right … It looks slippery in here!’”
—Jamie Foxx
Through humor, Foxx placed distance between himself and the controversies swirling around Combs, while also commenting on the wider rumors spreading online.
Jokes About Personal Health and Online Speculation
Foxx also touched on his serious medical emergency in 2023, when he suffered a brain bleed and was hospitalized for over a month. He joked about online rumors during that time, saying,
“The internet said that Puffy tried to kill me! I know what you’re thinking … Did he?”
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Foxx then described his brush with death as surreal, wrapping his experience up with yet another reference to Combs,
‘Cause I looked to the end of the tunnel and I thought I saw the devil … Or was that Puffy?
“
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He added,
”
[he] had a flamin’ bottle of Johnson,”
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though he followed by telling the crowd he was joking.
Combs Responds as Trial Continues
Amid all the speculation, Sean Combs has denied any allegations of sexual assault, asserting that all encounters were consensual. The trial, which started on May 5, is ongoing and projected to conclude by July. Foxx’s commentary highlighted the tense and somber atmosphere surrounding the situation, resonating with audience members and sparking discussion about accountability and cultural shifts.
Foxx’s recent Netflix special,
“Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…,”
premiered on the streaming platform in December 2024 and addresses, among other topics, his 2023 health crisis as well as current events shaping the entertainment industry. The jokes shared during the Q&A add another dimension to the public conversation, as the community awaits further developments in Sean Combs’ trial.
