JOURNAL ARTICLE

Will Smith References Fallout From Oscars Slap on New Album.

  • Published In: People, 2025, v. 103, n. 13. P. 20 1 of 2

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

Will Smith's new album, "Based on a True Story," addresses the fallout from his infamous Oscars slap on Chris Rock in 2022. The album opens with references to Smith being "canceled" and defending his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, after the incident. While the album has received mixed reactions, sources say that music has provided Smith with a platform to express his feelings after a challenging period. The Academy Awards banned Smith from events for 10 years following the incident. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:People. 2025/04, Vol. 103, Issue 13, p20
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Music
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0093-7673
  • Accession Number:184213614
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