Will Smith is set to make a highly anticipated return to music by performing a new single at the BET Awards on June 30, 2024. This marks his first major solo performance since his 2022 Oscars incident and his first new music release in nearly 20 years. Smith, who started as a rapper before becoming a successful actor, has been teasing new music during his 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' press tour. The BET Awards will feature a star-studded lineup including GloRilla, Ice Spice, and Usher, among others, with Taraji P. Henson returning as host. Despite his absence from the honorees, the event is expected to be a significant cultural moment celebrating Smith's versatile career.