After the controversy that pursued for years Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock After a joke on his wife’s hair, the actor and singer made reference to that iconic moment in one of the songs of his new album.
This launch marks his return to music after 20 years of absence, in a race that has earned him four Grammy awards.
With the album Based on a True Storythe American actor returned to his musical roots, this time with new proposals within the rap genre, for which he is recognized. It was in the song INT Barbershop – Daywhere he sings alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff and singer B. Simone, which Smith alludes to the slap that gave the comedian during the 2022 academy awards.
On the second track of the 14 that make up the album, a rap is heard in the background that says: “Will Smith has been canceled”, to which a woman replies: “Oh, no, you cannot cancel an icon”, referring to the rumors and opinions that surrounded Smith’s attitude during the Oscar.
“Walk as if it were invincible or something,” continues the voice, to which the woman replies: “Uh-uh, do not mess with Will. He is the blue prince”, in a song surrounded by controversy due to the controversies that persecute the actor.
Criticisms in the background also mention the controversy about the possible return of the Oscar award that Smith won as best actor for his role in King Richard: “I heard that the Oscar won, but he had to return it,” while Smith suggests that this possibility could be related to his African -American status.
In this rap, Smith not only refers to the slap he gave to Chris Rock, but also criticizes public perception about raising his children and how the public has forgotten their contributions to the cinema. In the song, it is even mentioned that his most relevant movie has been Men in black and that its current validity is due to the attitude of their children than their own achievements.
At another time of rap, Dj Jazzy Jeff says: “He and Jada are crazy, girl”, to which B. Simone replies: “What are you talking about? You better keep your wife’s name outside your mouth”, making a clear wink to the iconic moment of the Oscar ceremony.
This single has caused controversy in social networks for its message. The album, whose main song is You can make itretakes the characteristic style Smith built with his first release, mixing hip hop and rap that marked his album Lost and Found 2005.
Incident between Will Smith and Chris Rock
The incident that shook the 2022 Oscar ceremony began when Chris Rock made a joke about Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz and Jada Pinkett Smith, wife of the renowned American actor Will Smith.
The comedian compared Jada’s hair style with that of the lieutenant Gi Janecharacter of Gi Joewhich caused Smith to lose his stirrups. Immediately, the actor took the stage and, given the public’s astonishment, slapped Chris Rock due to the unfortunate comments.
After the coup, Smith insulted the comedian while returning to his seat, in a situation that was censored during the transmission of the academy awards. “Don’t mention my wife with your mouth again,” Smith shouted visibly upset by his colleague’s comments.
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Minutes after the altercation, Will Smith was awarded the best actor award for his interpretation of Richard Williams in the film King Richard.
This incident was retaken by Will Smith in his new album, where he addresses the rumors and controversies that have surrounded him since then.