“So Darn Proud”: Deion Sanders Bows Down to Jamie Foxx After Heartfelt Health Admission in Netflix Special

For the Jamie Foxx comedy got to be the best remedy for all ‘What Had Happened Was…’ and he sure got what you shall expect from his longtime friend. And how can you hate the Buffs ‘ loving head coach, Deion Sanders, who not just has been the prime source of positivity around Boulder but has immersed the whole nation with his charisma? As someone with a similar vibe as Sanders, The Jamie Foxx Show’s (as one of my personal favorite sitcoms) Jamie king gave the acting and music world and everyone else involved a scare last April.

The multi-hyphenate entertainer, got hospitalized for a mysterious illness and who was moving fine for at 56, but that’s life. And that’s why people like Deion Sanders have such high praise for the almighty and life. Coach Prime therefore came rushing on X to first praise his special work for the OTT giant and prayed for his old pal’s health. “The @iamjamiefoxx special is EVERYTHING I thought it would be and more. It’s a Comedic Testimony with God at its core. I’m so darn Proud of u my brother. You Did that and I’m thankful that God allowed u to tell & show us how his Grace & Mercy sustained you. Wow Wow! #CoachPrime,” Sanders wrote thanking God.

Jamie Foxx opened up about the health ordeal on his Netflix comedy special “Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…” which dropped yesterday and made Deion Sanders a Foxx fan once again. The ex-NFL’s great CB’s friend returned this potential tragedy into a powerful narrative of survival, humor, and divine grace, proving once again why he’s more than just an entertainer. “If I can stay funny, I can stay alive,” The “Blame it” rapper quipped at the start of his special.

The story begins on April 11, 2023—a day that started like any other but would soon become a never-happen-again moment in Foxx’s life. A seemingly innocuous “bad headache” quickly escalated into a medical emergency when doctors at Piedmont discovered Foxx had suffered a stroke caused by a brain bleed. “I went through something that I thought I would never ever go through,” Jamie Foxx said at the time. The exact medical trigger remained a mystery, but the comedian’s response was anything but typical. Instead of retreating into silence, he chose to stand center stage, armed with his signature wit and an unwavering spirit that would make even the most stoic medical professionals tip their hats.

Call it a return of favor. The tables would turn just months later when his friend Deion Sanders faced his own medical Everest. In June 2023, he underwent two serious surgeries to remove blood clots from both legs—a challenge that would make many buckle. But not Coach Prime, man. With the same grit that defines his coaching style at Colorado, he publicly shared his journey with an after-surgery Instagram post, telling the world.

“It’s time for the horse to talk. You heard from everybody else but you hadn’t heard it from me.” And who was there for him? Jamie Foxx, returning the favor as soon as he got to know, with a heartfelt “Get well soon my friend” comment on his update months after his own near-death experience. What makes these old folks’ story remarkable isn’t just the medical challenges, but their approach to adversity. You bet that these OGs are tough man.

They are tough as hell, Deion Sanders and Foxx showed it

Talk about a Hollywood-meets-sports comeback story that’ll make your jaw drop! Jamie Foxx and Deion Sanders, two legends who’ve danced with destiny and came back swinging, just proved that health setbacks are just pit stops, not finish lines.

Picture this: The FOX Upfront on May 13, where Foxx stepped back into the spotlight like he never missed a beat. Months after a health journey that would’ve knocked out lesser mortals, he’s not just returning—he’s strutting. Backstage, he’s rubbing shoulders with sports royalty: Tom Brady, Derek Jeter, and his ride-or-die buddy Coach Prime. It’s like watching a phoenix rise, except this phoenix is wearing designer threads and cracked few dad jokes.

The comedian, the maestro of Beat Shazam, didn’t just host a show; he’s made a statement. By highlighting FOX Sports’ MLB Negro League tribute game, he’s turned his comeback into a celebration of resilience and historical significance. It’s more than entertainment—it’s a masterclass in turning challenges into opportunities. And Sanders? Man, he’s the poster child for “you can’t keep a good man down.” From serious leg surgeries to returning back to the field to lead the Buffs just like his friend, these vets are living proof that setbacks are just setups for epic comebacks.

Together, they pushed through supporting each other and redefined what it means to bounce back. Now, standing on business like they used to.