Will Smith Addresses Oscars Slap, Marriage on New Album

Will Smith's new album 'Based on a True Story' marks his return to music after a 20-year hiatus and addresses his infamous slap of Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars. The opening track, 'Int. Barbershop - Day,' features voices discussing Smith's cancellation and his controversial actions, including a line referencing the racial implications of the backlash he faced. Smith directly confronts the fallout from the incident, including his decade-long ban from Academy events, and expresses his feelings about his complicated marriage to Jada Pinkett Smith in the second track, 'You Lookin' for Me?'. Throughout the album, Smith embraces the chaos of his personal life while delivering candid lyrics that reflect on public perception and his legacy. The project aims to reclaim his narrative and showcase his storytelling abilities through rap. With its bold themes and unfiltered honesty, the album is generating significant attention as Smith re-establishes himself in the music industry.