Jamie Foxx Tells Crazy Stories About Drake and Diddy, Explains Origin of Stage Name

We sat down with Jamie Foxx for an extended interview, where he talked about his crazy parties, Drake before he was famous, and the origins of his stage name.

August 1, 2018

Complex News' Speedy Morman sat down with Jamie Foxx for an extended interview, where he talked about his crazy parties, Drake before he was famous, and the origins of his stage name. The multihyphenate talent also discussed his new Grey Goose web seriesOff Script.

Trending

1

Style aespa x BAPE® Collection: What to Know

2

Style KAWS x MLB Collection f/ Yankees and Dodgers: How to Shop on Complex

3

Style Tallulah Willis Marries Justin Acee in Custom Balenciaga Couture Gown That Took 712 Hours to Make

4

Music Drake References Roc Nation Subpoenas and Warns Rappers

5

Pop Culture Drake Barks on Command, Picks Goth Streamer as His 'Wife,' and Promises to Buy Her Mom a House

6

Style Savannah James Hermès Incident Leads to Store Employee Being Fired

Editor's Pick

Magazine cover with bold text "Complex's Best Albums of the Year...So Far" and images of fire and a person in a white dress.

Music The Best Albums Of 2026 (So Far)

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, we offer up some tips for how to properly wear and style soccer jerseys.

Style How to Style Soccer Jerseys

Magazine cover featuring rappers Drake, Jay-Z, and Tierra Whack, titled "Complex's Best Rap Verses of the Year So Far."

Music The 15 Best Rap Verses Of 2026 (So Far)

Four individuals are featured in a "Hip-Hop Media Power Ranking" graphic, with bold text in the background. The figures are Fat Joe and Jadakiss, DJ Akademiks, and Loren LoRosa.

Music Hip-Hop Media Power Ranking: The 2026 Edition

Air Jordan 11 'Space Jam,' Air Jordan 3 'Laser,' Air Jordan 4 'Bred'

Sneakers Every Air Jordan Releasing in 2026

Advertisement

Stay ahead on Exclusives

Download the Complex App