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Jamie Foxx Still “Not Himself” As Recovery Continues

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It’s been a tough few months for Jamie Foxx fans. The actor was suddenly hospitalized in April while on the set of his upcoming Netflix film, Back In Action. It was the latest in a long series of issues that had hampered production. Furthermore, the coverage of Foxx’s hospitalization was a mess, with Foxx seemingly both on the verge of death and recovering well. After many conflicting reports about his status, his daughter revealed in mid-May that he had been out of the hospital for several weeks. However, for the time being, Foxx continues to recover in private.

Updates about the actor have been few and far between, with his family seemingly eager to not justify the rampant speculation and source leaking. Meanwhile, a number of Foxx’s celebrity friends have come out to give vague updates or simply send their best wishes to the veteran performer. However, we have yet another source with yet another update, courtesy of PEOPLE.

Foxx Update Comes After Boyega Phone Call Reveal

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 01: Jamie Foxx attends the Los Angeles Screening of “Below The Belt” at Directors Guild Of America on October 01, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

“He is getting the best care and working hard to recover right now, but he is still not himself,” a source told PEOPLE. Furthermore, the source noted that the actor’s inner circle is still tightly guarding the cause of his sudden hospitalization. “He has the tightest circle around him,” the source explained. Speculation has run wild about what put Foxx in the hospital, including a number of unsavory theories related to the COVID-19 vaccine. Furthermore, particularly incendiary claims made by columnist A.J. Benza on the web show Ask Dr. Drew led to a rep for Foxx speaking out. The spokesperson called the claims “completely inaccurate.”

However, the latest source reveal came just after hours after several people spoke about Foxx at the premiere of They Cloned Tyrone. John Boyega, who stars in the film alongside Foxx, said that he was recently able to speak with Foxx on the phone after several failed attempts in recent weeks. “He finally picked up the phone. Thank you, bro,” Boyega said. “He’s doing well. And then, you know, we just giving him the privacy, and we can’t wait for his return.” He continued: “I gave him the well wishes directly. I gave him all the well wishes. So I’m just gonna be waiting until he comes back out here. So take your time, Jamie. We love you, bro.”

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Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’s Mom Connie Says She Deals with Grief Through Memories

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Famed Dancer and 'Ellen' Show DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss Dead at Age 40

Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’s mother, Connie Boss Alexander, sat down with PEOPLE for an exclusive conversation about handling his death.

In the issue, Connie reveals, “Sometimes it feels like it was just yesterday, and then other times it feels like it’s been so long since I’ve seen him.”

Connie currently lives in Phoenix and has two additional sons, stated she is dealing with the death through her memories and the belief she will see him again.

“When I think about him, I try not to dwell on how he left this earth,” she says. “This is not totally the end. That is where my peace comes from.”

You can read the full story here.

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Lamar Jackson Reveals How Close He Was To Leaving Ravens

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The Lamar Jackson saga finally ended with a draft-day extension that will keep the quarterback in Baltimore for another five years. The new deal has clearly raised Jackson’s spirits, who said he wanted to throw for “6000 yards” in a post-draft press conference.

However, one question that went unanswered during the whole ordeal is that of just how close was Jackson to leaving. Sure, he put in a formal trade request but was there ever a deal on the table? Was Jackson willing to sit out the season if a new deal didn’t materialize? Some of those questions have now been answered as Jackson sat down with PEOPLE.

Lamar Jackson Legimiately Considered Leaving

SUNRISE, FLORIDA – MARCH 17: Lamar Jackson backstage during “On Big Party Tour” at FLA Live Arena on March 17, 2023 in Sunrise, Florida.(photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

The short answer was Jackson would have left Baltimore, if not for the fans. Speaking with PEOPLE, Jackson revealed it was the people of Baltimore who kept him in purple. “I just love everything about Baltimore, wonderful fan base, you know, even though I was getting DMs, like, people gonna miss me, you know, stuff like that.” Jackson was born in Florida and played at Louisville before being drafted by the Ravens in the first round of the 2019 Draft. “I feel like this is my third home, because I count Louisville as my second home, just because I played there three years, and just the love they show, it’s like, genuine. It’s like I’m part of their family and I felt like when people go into work, you know, whether we win or lose, it defines their week, how they’re gonna prepare for work and stuff like that.”

Eventually, Jackson decided that he would “finish it” with the Ravens, indicating that he wanted to win a Super Bowl in Baltimore before considering the road ahead. “It’s like, man, I’d just rather finish it here. You know? Win my Super Bowl here, like I said, and sky’s the limit, and we’ll see what else goes on,” Jackson said. The Ravens are 2-0 in their Super Bowl appearances but have not reached that stage of the playoffs since 2013. Their deepest playoff runs with Jackson under center are divisional-round losses in 2019 and 2020.

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Jamie Foxx Reportedly In Stable Condition

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It’s been a tough month for Jamie Foxx fans. The actor was suddenly hospitalized in April while on the set of his upcoming Netflix film, Back In Action. It was the latest delay for a production that had been plagued by fraud and bad weather. Despite assurances that Foxx was recovering, fans remained worried. Those concerns were exacerbated when individuals close to Foxx began asking fans to “pray for Jamie”.

However, the same day as the call for prayer went out, Foxx’s Instagram posted for the first time since his hospitalization. But the joy from that was short-lived as sources close to Foxx revealed that he was still in the same condition as he was before. Despite this, new information grants a clearer picture of where Foxx is at in his recovery.

Foxx In Stable Condition But Remains Hospitalized

PARIS, FRANCE – DECEMBER 17: Jamie Foxx (C) and guests attend Jamie Foxx’s birthday bash presented by Privé Revaux at César Paris on December 17, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Kristy Sparow/Getty Images for Privé Revaux)

According to sources who spoke with PEOPLE, Foxx is in stable condition but remains hospitalized for the time being. “Jamie is stable and not in a life-threatening situation now. “[Doctors] are doing more tests and want to be completely sure that he will be okay before allowing him to leave.” Furthermore, Foxx has been advised to “keep his stress levels down” once he is discharged. This suggests Foxx may need to spend additional time recovering at home once he leaves the hospital. However, as the nature of his medical emergency remains unclear, this is only speculation.

However, this may be difficult for Foxx, who apparently is not a fan of sitting back and relaxing. The hospital is “the last place Jamie wants to be” according to PEOPLE‘s source. “He has a lot of projects going on. He gets things done; he is focused and astute. What happened to him medically is serious enough to keep him in the hospital,” the source continued. Furthermore, there is currently no timetable for when Foxx will be discharged. “His family and friends are supporting him and are there for him. There has been no word on when he is leaving the hospital,” a different source told PEOPLE. Be sure to check back with HotNewHipHop for all the latest updates on Jamie Foxx’s situation.

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Nick Cannon Doesn’t Want All Of His Kids Under One Roof

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In a recent interview with People, Nick Cannon revealed that he wouldn’t want to house his 12 kids under the same roof. Of course, that sounds like a logistical nightmare to begin with, but maybe some fans take that to mean he doesn’t care enough to bother. However, in his breakdown of his take, he explained that it would be more self-serving for him than anything else. Given that he recently raised some eyebrows for forgetting his daughter Onyx’s name, maybe this is also a reflection of him not wanting to spread his time too thin. Still, it’s quite an interesting reflection from someone who seemingly would rather put in extra work on his end to connect with his children.

“Only person that would benefit from having everyone in the Sam Rosa would probabaly be me,” Nick Cannon expressed to the publication. “I actually love stepping into their world– going to their sports games or giving them their personal time for the holidays. So I have no problem with bouncing around. It works to be able to take the time trying to go to them and show the value of being with them and not forcing anyone to come to me.”

Nick Cannon Doesn’t Want A House Of 12 Kids

On that note of forgetting Onyx’s name, her mother LaNisha Cole offered some love for her on Instagram. “It’s not normal to have your life play out in front of an audience, but this is the age we live in,” she wrote. “That being said… no person’s path is linear. There’s going to be blind curves, peaks, valleys, and sometimes we make wrong turns or run into dead ends. Simply correct course and get back on your forward moving path.

“I pray every day for strength, guidance, and peace,” Cole continued. “Regardless of where I’m at on my path I know that God’s got me. And I’ve got Onyx. To all the Moms out there… take care of your heart with the same love and patience you have for your babies. It’s not always easy but we were built for this.” Regardless of your take on this, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Nick Cannon.