It was a night meant for celebration.  In March 2022, Will Smith was supposed to be basking in the glow of his Oscar win.  Instead, he found himself in the middle of a scandal that would change his career forever.

    The incident happened at the Oscars.  Chris Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith.  Will Smith did not like it.  He walked on stage and slapped Chris Rock.  He then shouted at Rock from his seat.  It was a shocking moment that stole the headlines.  It was a moment that the world would not forget.

    Three years later, Will Smith is back with a new album.  It is called "Based on a True Story. "  The album opens with a bold statement: "Will Smith is cancelled. "  This sets the tone for the rest of the album.  Smith uses the infamous encounter as fuel for his music.  He raps about the incident with lines like, "I heard he won the Oscar but he had to give it back. "  This is a reference to the fact that Smith won the Best Actor Oscar for his role in "King Richard. "  However, the headlines were stolen by his altercation with Rock.

    The second song on the album, titled "You Lookin' for Me? " includes the lines: "Took a lot, I’m back on top / Y’all gon’ have to get acclimated / Won’t stop, my st still hot / Even though I won’t get nominated. "  This song is a clear reference to the fact that Smith was banned from attending any events connected to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for a decade.  He also voluntarily resigned his Academy membership.  He put out a statement of apology, saying that he had let people down.

    Chris Rock, on the other hand, kept his counsel about the incident until the release of his Netflix stand-up special "Selective Outrage. "  In this special, Rock gave his opinion that Smith’s reaction had less to do with his remarks and more to do with the public scrutiny of the Smith marriage.  This adds a new layer to the story.  It raises questions about the dynamics of celebrity relationships and the public's role in them.

    The incident at the Oscars was a turning point in Will Smith's career.  It was a moment that he could not take back.  However, it was also a moment that he could learn from.  With his new album, Smith shows that he is ready to move forward.  He is ready to use his experiences as fuel for his music.  He is ready to show the world that he is still relevant.  He is ready to show the world that he is still "hot. "

    The album is a bold move.  It is a move that could either make or break Smith's career.  However, it is a move that shows that Smith is not afraid to take risks.  It is a move that shows that he is ready to face the consequences of his actions.  It is a move that shows that he is ready to own his story.

Will Smith's New Album: From Red Carpet to Rap Stage

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