The news of the next Will Smith awards show is about a song, not a slap,
Well, maybe this song is going to be a banger… we don’t know yet.
Will Smith will not attend the Oscars But other places are much more respectful.
These days, most people know Will Smith only for making movies and having attractive, talented kids. But he’s also a musician. Historical importance – his rap was The first person to win a Grammy.
And, at the 2024 BET Awards, he’s going to perform a new, original song.
![Will Smith Premieres New Song at BET Awards With Live Show 1 1 It will be directed by Will Smith in late March 2022.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/06/0624_willsmith_01-1024x669.jpg)
The 2024 BET Awards will be Will Smith’s first major solo performance, as you know
On Sunday, June 30, Will Smith will unveil and perform his new, original song at the BET Awards.
This would be exciting news in itself. After all, his music is great and it helped him move forward in his illustrious acting career.
We don’t really know what Smith will be performing. His most recent performance was a cameo with J Balvin At Coachella back in April. And that was one men in Black Reference.
![Will Smith Premieres New Song at BET Awards With Live Show 2 2 Will Smith in November 2015.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/06/0624_willsmith_04-1024x728.jpg)
![Will Smith Premieres New Song at BET Awards With Live Show 3 3 Will Smith in November 2015.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/06/0624_willsmith_04-1024x728.jpg)
Connie Orlando, EVP of Specials, Music Programming and Music Strategy at BET speak to Diversity About inviting Will Smith to perform.
“From his beginnings as a rapper to ‘The Fresh Prince’ to dominating the box office as one of the Bad Boys, Will Smith is a true global icon and we’re proud to welcome him back to the BET Awards stage,” said Orlando.
Orlando said then: “We look forward to Will adding another defining night to the culture that can’t be missed.”
![Will Smith Premieres New Song at BET Awards With Live Show 4 4 Will Smith will slap Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/06/0624_willsmith_02-1024x683.jpg)
![Will Smith Premieres New Song at BET Awards With Live Show 5 5 Will Smith will slap Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/06/0624_willsmith_02-1024x683.jpg)
Obviously, Will Smith appearing at an awards show is a sensitive subject
At the 2022 Oscars, A-list actors took to the stage and slapped chris rock,
This was not a scripted action. And it was not sudden or unexpected. Chris Rock, and not for the first time, showed a clear sign Unhealthy obsession with Jada Pinkett SmithThis time, he joked about his hair loss.
Reactions were divided. And despite the polarisation, many people’s reactions (perhaps due to the nature of social media) were so extreme as to be inappropriate.
![Will Smith Premieres New Song at BET Awards With Live Show 6 6 Will Smith in October 2019.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/06/0624_willsmith_03-1024x683.jpg)
![Will Smith Premieres New Song at BET Awards With Live Show 7 7 Will Smith in October 2019.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/06/0624_willsmith_03-1024x683.jpg)
One camp compared this infamous slap Evils Such as domestic violence, or suggesting that it was similar to random violence against comedians.
Others suggested Smith had done nothing wrong, that the incident was so minor it wasn’t worth commenting on.
Obviously, Smith and Rock aren’t family or related. They’re not even strangers. These were two very famous millionaire adults who have known each other for decades. But, let’s be clear: hitting someone in the face is assault. Even the Possibly with verbal provocation.
![Will Smith Premieres New Song at BET Awards With Live Show 8 8 Will Smith, in February 2015.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/06/0624_willsmith_05-1024x698.jpg)
![Will Smith Premieres New Song at BET Awards With Live Show 9 9 Will Smith, in February 2015.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/06/0624_willsmith_05-1024x698.jpg)
Is this a career comeback?
Well…no. This isn’t a comeback because his career is going well.
The BET Awards ceremony was also held this month. Bad Boys: Ride or Die released in theaters and earned 9 digits at the box office. Yes, this is the movie where Will Smith gets slapped on screen,
They’re not allowed to go to the Oscars for many years to come. But that won’t stop Smith from making hugely successful movies or composing music. Or attending other awards shows. Shows where, one might hope, people won’t take his wife’s name out of their mouths.
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