Will Smith is taking on his music career in full throttle, and channeling Matrix to kick it off. On Thursday, the actor-rapper released the video for “Beautiful Scars” with Big Sean, and announced a new album, Based on True Story, his first in 20 years. ”Mr. Anderson and Mr. Smith …
Read More »Will Smith Taps Big Sean for 'Beautiful Scars' Teaser Inspired by 'The Matrix'
Will Smith has dropped another breadcrumb about his upcoming single “Beautiful Scars,” which he’s been teasing with videos inspired by The Matrix. In the new trailer, he teams up with song collaborator Big Sean. The duo reenacts the famous red or blue pill choice Neo faces in the film, which …
Read More »Is Will Smith Starring in New 'Matrix' Movie? His Cryptic Social Media Post Makes It Seem Possible
Is Will Smith entering the Matrix? On Monday, the actor shared a cryptic post on his Instagram about his decision to pass on the role of Neo in the original Matrix with a few interesting questions. The post has fans believing that he’ll be joining the upcoming Matrix film. “In …
Read More »Will Smith, Joyner Lucas Team Up for Fast-Talking Single 'Tantrum'
Will Smith and Joyner Lucas have released a new single, “Tantrum.” The collaborative track, co-produced by Lucas and Leo Son, is intended as “a letter to Will and Joyner’s inner children… still recovering from the difficulties of the past.” “I’m about to face all this shit I been runnin’ from/ …
Read More »Will Smith to Headline France's Positiv Festival
Will Smith has been tapped to headline France’s Positiv Festival next year. The actor-rapper will perform July 31 at the Roman Theatre of Orange located in southeast France, organizers announced Tuesday. It will be his first performance in the country. Smith, who gave listeners Nineties hits like “Men in Black,” …
Read More »Queen Latifah, Will Smith to Produce a Biopic About Her Life
Three film and television studios that center Black stories are coming together to produce a slate of hip-hop biopics — and they’ve announced that Queen Latifah’s will be first. Neither a writer nor director has been announced yet, but Queen Latifah herself will be one of the producers through her …
Read More »J Balvin 'Felt' Will Smith's 'Pain' After Infamous Slap: 'A Mistake Cannot Define You'
When he was planning his alien-themed Coachella set earlier this year, J Balvin knew exactly who he wanted to bring onstage: Will Smith. In an interview with Rolling Stone Tuesday, the Colombian musician revealed why he felt very “connected” to the actor, since both of them went through intense criticism …
Read More »Will Smith Taps Jaden Smith, Russ for Reflective Single 'Work of Art'
Will Smith has dropped a new single, “Work of Art.” The fast-talking song features his son Jaden Smith and New Jersey rapper Russ, and will appear on Smith’s forthcoming LP. The song and accompanying music video see Smith recounting the various sides of his persona. He seemingly references the infamous …
Read More »Will Smith Delivers Uplifting Performance of 'You Can Make It' at BET Awards
For anyone feeling down in the dumps, Will Smith is offering a hand to pull you out. The actor made a rare live appearance at the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday to perform his newly-released single “You Can Make It.” The record, which features Fridayy and Sunday Service Choir, finds …
Read More »Will Smith Will Get Jiggy With Some New Music at the 2024 BET Awards
Will Smith is set to take the stage for a special performance at the 2024 BET Awards, where he’ll be debuting a new original song. No details about the song were shared. Smith hasn’t released much new music in the nearly 20 years since his last album, Lost and Found, …
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