Will Smith is undoubtedly a believer in forging his destiny, and right now, he is working on bringing back his rap career after the Oscars slap incident involving Chris Rock. The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air star refuses to be defeated following the Oscars incident. Even though Will Smith was the one who decked the comedian’s face, he seemed to be getting all the heat. Let’s do a quick recap of the Oscars Fallout and how it might have influenced his recent move.
The Oscars Slap Incident Involving Will Smith & Chris Rock
About a year ago, the tall, dark, handsome man with a seemingly perfect family life defended his Mrs. publicly. Chris Rock, the Oscar host for the night, hit Jada Pinkett with a J.I. Jane joke, citing her baldness. While many faces broke into laughter and a bit of surprise, Will Smith was not having any of it. The actor laughed a little but walked up to the stage to plant a slap on the comedian’s face.
What followed was a string of backlash online, which impacted Will Smith’s acting and rap career. The award organizer immediately revealed that Smith, who won best actor that night, had been banned from future shows for ten years. At the same time, some fans mocked the actor’s show of defense — quickly tagging it as immaturity.
As if that was not enough, his acting gigs slowed down. But that has not deterred Smith, who is still willing to thrive in the entertainment industry through rhythm and poetry.
Will Smith’s Rap Career May Kick Off Soon
In the movie world, Will Smith’s protector role for his wife caused him to be blacklisted. And now, he is in a niche where his act may be considered heroic. RadarOnline maintained that a close source had stated:
“Heck, in the rap world, slapping a guy across the face for dissing his wife isn’t seen as a crime, it’s a badge of honor.”
For now, he is gradually building his fan base through a podcast. The 55-year-old is set to debut the podcast named Class of ’88. Will Smith hopes to take a trip down memory lane, talking about the glory days of legendary rappers.
