In April 2023, Jamie Foxx suffered a "medical complication" and spent an extended period of time out of the limelight.

Foxx addressed the "clone" rumors during his speech at the African American Film Critics Association luncheon in March.

“They were even checking for tattoos on the back of his head. It makes you laugh." Vivica A. Fox is speaking out about rumors that her friend Jamie Foxx may be a clone after his health scare in April 2023.

“Everybody wants to know what happened," Jamie Foxx said. "And I’m going to tell you what happened. But I’ve gotta do it in my way."