Will Smith has launched his first album in 20 years! Social media has since been cuttin’ up with reactions to the undertaking ‘Based On A True Story.’ Two tracks particularly, ‘Int. Barbershop – Day’ and ‘You Lookin’ For Me?’ went viral. The lyrics reference his marriage to Jada Pinkett Smith and the fallout from slapping Chris Rock on the Oscars.
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Will Smith Raps About Oscars Slap
As beforehand reported, Smith has been banned from attending the Oscars for 10 years. He began that bid in 2022 after open-palm slapping Chris Rock on stage after a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s baldness. Will beforehand addressed the incident that 12 months, even providing an apology for his conduct. Still, the second is closely talked about and referenced in popular culture. Take, for instance, Stephen A. Smith. He lately referenced the Oscars slap whereas addressing a viral courtside confrontation with LeBron James.
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So, as a lot as Will Smith and Chris Rock would possibly wish to transfer on, that might take a while, particularly after the drop of ‘Based On A True Story.’ He mentions the slap a couple of occasions within the album, beginning with the album’s first music. ‘Int. Barbershop – Day’ is sort of a monologue of gossip and rumors informed by B. Simone and DJ Jazzy Jeff.
“Will Smith is canceled,” one voice says. Another provides, “I ain’t never going to forgive him for that sh*t he did,” which seemingly references one other Stephen A. Smith remark in regards to the Oscars slap.
Other lyrics mix the chatter about his relationship with Jada Pinkett Smith and what occurred after the slap. If you’ve forgotten, after rocking Chris, Will Smith took his seat and yelled out, “Keep my wife’s name out of your f**king mouth.” In ‘Int. Barbershop – Day,’ a few of the lyrics mentioned:
“Him and Jada both crazy, girl, what you talkin’ bout?/ You better keep his wife’s name out of your mouth.”
The identical evening because the Oscars slap, Smith received the Academy Award for Best Actor. He didn’t should return the award for his ‘King Richard’ function, however as talked about, he’s not welcome at any Academy Award occasions for a scorching minute. Will additionally addressed rumors about his award on ‘Int. Barbershop – Day.’
“I heard he won the Oscar but he had to give it back/ And you know they only made him do that s— because he’s Black,” the lyrics say.
THIS Song Mentions Actor’s Relationship With Jada Pinkett
‘Int. Barbershop – Day’ isn’t the one music on ‘Based On A True Story,’ to say the Oscars slap. Will Smith additionally rapped about it within the music ‘You Lookin’ For Me.’
“Took a lot, I’m back on top/ Y’all gon’ have to get acclimated/ Won’t stop, my sh*t still hot/ Even though I won’t get nominated.”
Immediately after these bars, he spoke on his private enterprise with Jada Pinkett Smith.
“Personal life with my wife, mind your business it’s complicated/ All that matters is the fact that I’m still getting compensated.”
The couple have been married since 1997, and welcomed two youngsters, Jaden and Willow, throughout that point. Will additionally has a son named Trey from a earlier relationship with Sheree Zampino. Though Wil and Jada are nonetheless married, she revealed in 2023 that they’ve been dwelling separate lives since 2016. Still, they’ve appeared collectively at a number of occasions since then, and their standing with one another stays murky. According to Will’s ‘You Lookin’ For Me’ lyrics, that may not change! Peep the complete music under.
Speaking of Jada Pinkett, she was a HAWT subject on social media final month when Will and singer India Martínez joined their skills. The pair carried out on the Premio Lo Nuestro Awards, and issues obtained SPICY on stage as they seemingly kissed on the lips.
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