Jamie Foxx Shuts Down Excuses for Racist BAFTAs Remark: “Nah, He Meant That Sh*t”

Jamie Foxx isn’t here for the excuses when it comes to the racist remarks made at the BAFTA Awards, and he’s using his platform to speak out.

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The BAFTAs were supposed to be a night celebrating the best in film. But as previously reported, the moment took a turn when Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson shouted an offensive racial slur toward Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo during the ceremony.

Although the BBC has since issued an apology , Jamie isn’t accepting the reasoning behind it.

He spilled:

“Nah, he meant that sh*t.”
“Out of all the words you could’ve said, Tourette’s makes you say that? Unacceptable.”

John Davidson has sicne release a statement on his racist shoutouts:

“I have spent my life trying to support and empower the Tourette’s community and to teach empathy, kindness, and understanding from others, and I will continue to do so. I chose to leave the auditorium early into the ceremony as I was aware of the distress my tics were causing.”

The backlash continues to grow, with several other celebrities speaking out and calling out the moment and its airing.