Will Smith, once an Oscar frontrunner, faces the aftermath of his infamous Oscar slap by focusing on a musical comeback with his new album 'Based on a True Story.' In this album, he recalls his roots and confronts past controversies, including the incident involving Chris Rock. Opening with a playful discussion among friends, the album acknowledges his complex relationship with fame and race while affirming his enduring status as an icon. Through tracks like 'Int. Barbershop - Day,' he weaves humor and serious commentary on his journey back to music.
Will Smith is canceled,' opens one voice before another counters, 'Oh you can't cancel no icon.' The track continues to not shy away from Oscargate.
After all, he had long ago given up his career as a lighthearted rapper and had become a serious thespian who was the frontrunner to win an Oscar in 2022.
Smith is attempting the most improbable of comebacks by going back to his roots in music with 'Based on a True Story,' his first album since 2005's 'Lost and Found.'
And it even goes so far as to reference his infamous words defending Jada Pinkett Smith, warning that 'You better keep his wife's name out of your mouth.'
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