Jamie Foxx is renowned for his ability to captivate audiences with his storytelling, making him a standout guest on talk shows. His appearance alongside Stephen Colbert a few years ago was particularly memorable, with credit to Colbert for allowing Foxx to share a story uninterrupted, notably about attending parties hosted by Diddy. However, looking back at Foxx’s remarks, fans have expressed concerns about how they’ve aged, especially in light of recent allegations against Diddy.
During the interview, Foxx humorously recounted his experiences partying with Diddy, poking fun at the lavish budgets typically associated with Diddy’s gatherings. Foxx quipped about being able to rival Diddy’s parties for a fraction of the cost, which seemed to irk the music mogul.
Foxx recounted telling Diddy, “Hey Playboy, this party cost $1.5 million. I said Puff, I’ll throw you a party for $400. That will rival this party.” Despite the lighthearted tone, Foxx’s jest seemed to have rubbed Diddy the wrong way.
Foxx went on to describe inviting Diddy to his own modest home for a party, where Diddy was impressed by the eclectic guest list. Foxx humorously boasted about his budget for the event, which notably included food from KFC. The anecdote took a surprising turn when Foxx revealed that the same party led to his first encounter with Kanye West, ultimately leading to a collaboration between the two.
While Foxx’s interview received praise at the time, fans have since revisited it with a different perspective, acknowledging that his comments about Diddy may not have aged well, particularly in light of troubling allegations against the music mogul.