Among the topics mentioned on Smith's new album is his first Oscar win in 2022 and the now-infamous incident in which he slapped Chris Rock during that awards ceremony, leading to his 10-year ban from the event and rumors the award would be rescinded. In the end, Smith was not asked to return the award.

Actor Will Smith addressed his controversial slap to comedian Chris Rock during the 94th Academy Awards ceremony in his new album "Based on a True Story", which was released on Friday, reported Variety.

Will Smith is back to making music that "slaps" after dropping "Based on a True Story" on Friday after a 20 year hiatus — and he immediately addresses his infamous Oscars incident with Chris Rock in 2022.