Will Smith’s new song addresses Chris Rock slap at Oscars: ‘Can’t cancel no icon’
Social media personality B. Simone also guests on Smith’s new track “Int. Barbershop — Day.” As previously reported by CNN, lines rapped on that track include: “I heard he won the Oscar but he had to ...
Will Smith Raps About Chris Rock Slap On New Album, Three Years After Oscars 2022 Scandal
Will Smith faced the most infamous moment of his career in March 2022 when, on what was meant to be his night of triumph at ...
Inside Will Smith’s comeback, after the weirdest three years of his career: ‘First time he was the villain’
The 56-year-old Oscar winning actor released his first full length album in two decades, “Based on a True Story,” Friday, addressing the infamous Oscars slap of Chris Rock in 2022 that got him banned ...
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Review: Will Smith's "Based on a True Story" is a raw, reflective return to rap
Why it matters: This isn't just Smith returning to rap after 20 years. It's a public reckoning — pain, shame and spiritual ...
Will Smith launches new album as he mounts personal redemption journey
Smith’s road to redemption grew tougher when Rock’s comedy special reignited the controversy and his wife Jada Pinkett ...
Will Smith Addresses Chris Rock Oscars Slap On ‘Based On a True Story,’ His First Album in 20 Years
The new record marks Smith's first album since 2005's 'Lost and Found.' Will Smith ‘s return to hip hop has arrived, as the rapper-turned-actor released Based On a True Story, his first album in 20 ...
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Will Smith returns to his Oscar slap in new music
Will Smith addresses the 2022 Oscars slap in his new album 'Based on a True Story.' The album features his return to music ...
Will Smith addresses Chris Rock Oscars slap in new album 'Based on a True Story'
Among the topics mentioned on Smith's new album is his first Oscar win in 2022 and the now-infamous incident in which he ...
Will Smith Raps About Oscars Slap on First Album in 20 Years
Will Smith addressed the infamous Chris Rock Oscars slap head on as part of his new album, "Based on a True Story." The music project marks his first full-length solo album in the past 20 years. The ...
Will Smith gets a street named in Philadelphia neighborhood
PHILADELPHIA -- In West Philadelphia where he was born and raised, now there’s a street called Will Smith Way. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and city leaders honored the Oscar and Grammy winner ...