Odell Beckham Jr. Unveils Plans to Champion emerging Talent, Cites Jamie Foxx as Key Mentor
NEW YORK, NY - NFL star Odell Beckham Jr., currently in New York for Fashion Week, revealed ambitions beyond the football field, outlining a vision to elevate a network of artists and entrepreneurs. Speaking on the concept, Beckham emphasized a philosophy of collective success: “It’s not about getting to the top of the mountain but how many people you bring with you.”
Beckham hinted at upcoming ”big legends and big events,” designed to create “buzz” and showcase the work of talented individuals he knows. He described a desire to spotlight others, stating, “I’ve always felt like God has put this bright light on me and I want to help put the spotlight on others.” He envisions a platform where hard work and dedication are celebrated, noting, “when you celebrate it’s also the sacrifices and time and commitment that you dedicated to doing something to have these moments. And I want everyone to have that all around.”
The athlete also shared his thankfulness for fashion, describing clothes as “artifacts” and “history,” and expressing a keen eye for detail – “The way a pair of pants will sit on the shoe.” He admitted to being a “hoarder” with a fondness for collecting pieces, nonetheless of wearability.
During the interview, Beckham identified Jamie Foxx as a notable influence, calling him ”one of the most talented humans that we’ve ever been blessed with” and “one of my biggest inspirations.” He shared that Foxx, alongside his father, has profoundly impacted his life, adding, ”The word ‘idol’ gets tossed around too much, but he’s one of my biggest inspirations. He’s just one of those people that changed my life forever.” Beckham and Foxx have shared “countless dinners” together.
