I cannot even begin to tell you how far it took me and how it brought me back.

He explained why it took so long for fans to hear from him.

I just didnt want you to see me like that.

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Foxx debunked online rumors that the medical emergency had left him paralyzed or blind.

But I did go to hell and back, he added.

My road to recovery had some potholes as well but Im coming back, and Im able to work.

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They didnt let nothing out.

They protected me, he said.

He ended the video message with I am on my way back.