Will Smith Breaks His Silence on the Oscars Slap in His New Album 🎶
📅 Three Years Later, The Incident Still Haunts Him
After three years since his shocking confrontation with Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards, Will Smith has reignited discussions about the infamous slap – this time through his music.
🎵 A Direct Reference in His New Album
His newly released album, Based on a True Story, features lyrics that directly address the incident, proving the moment is still on his mind.
🎬 What Happened in 2022?
In 2022, Smith shocked the world when he walked onto the Oscars stage and slapped Chris Rock over a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. The moment became even more surreal when he later won the Best Actor award.
🙇♂️ Will Smith's Apology
While some believed he should have been removed from the event, Smith later issued a public apology, expressing deep regret for his actions.
💬 His Statement After the Oscars
Following the incident, Smith described his behavior as "unacceptable and inexcusable", emphasizing that violence has no place in a world built on "love and kindness".
He personally apologized to Chris Rock, the Academy, and his King Richard colleagues, acknowledging the embarrassment and disappointment his actions caused.
🎤 Will Smith's New Song: A Bold Message
Now, Smith has unexpectedly reopened the conversation. In the opening track of his album, Int. Barbershop – Day, he delivers bold lyrics that make it clear he hasn't completely moved on:
“Heard he won an Oscar but had to give it back...
And you know they only made him do that because he's Black.
Him and Jada both crazy, what you talkin’ about?
Better keep her name out your mouth.”
🤐 Chris Rock’s Silence
While Smith openly addresses the moment through his music, Chris Rock has remained mostly silent. The comedian previously joked about the slap in his stand-up specials, but it’s unclear if he will respond to this latest reference.
🎭 The Lasting Impact on Smith’s Career
By including the Oscars controversy in his album, Smith seems to be acknowledging its lasting effect on his career. Is this his way of reclaiming the narrative, or is it just a final reflection on the moment?
💬 What Do You Think?
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