Will Smith is back in his music bag, releasing his first full-length album in two decades. Based on a True Story features 14 tracks and appearances by Teyana Taylor, as well as DJ Jazzy Jeff and comedian/social media personality B. Simone, who appear on the intro, “Int. Barbershop – Day.”
The first track finds Will addressing his first Oscar win in 2022 and slapping Chris Rock at the ceremony, which led to his 10-year ban from the event and rumors the award would be rescinded. “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,” he raps, though he was never asked to return the award.
“I ain’t never gonna forgive him for the s*** he did,” Will seemingly raps about Rock. “You better keep his wife’s name out of your mouth.”
Will also references those topics on “You Lookin’ For Me?,” where he raps, “Won’t stop, my s***’s still hot even though I won’t get nominatеd/ Personal life with my wife, mind your business, it’s complicated.”
Previously released singles, including “First Love” featuring India Martinez and Marcin, “Beautiful Scars” featuring Big Sean and O Banga, and “You Can Make It” featuring Fridayy and Sunday Service Choir, are also on Will’s new album, which he’ll support with his first headlining tour. Tickets are on sale at willsmith.com/#tour.
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