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Will Smith to Debᴜt New Song at BET Awards, Following Sᴜrprise Coachella Performance

Entertainment — 06/25/2024

Will Smith to Premiere New Music at BET Awards Following Coachella Surprise

Will Smith is set to debut new music in his first major solo performance since the infamous Oscar slap; (pictured June)

Will Smith is poised to unveil fresh musical material in his first major solo performance since the controversial Oscars incident.

Following his surprise gig at Coachella (pictured), the Bad Boys star, 55, will take over the stage with an original song at this Sunday¿s BET Awards

Following his unеxpеcted appearance at Coachella, where he surprised fans with a performance alongside J Balvin, the 55-year-old Bad Boys star is gearing up to debut an original song at this weekend’s BET Awards, as reported by Deadline.

Details about Smith's performance remain under wraps, but sources reveal that he is currently working on a new album, per the outlet; (pictured with J. Balvin at 2024 Coachella)

Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET, expressed excitement about Smith’s return to the BET Awards stage, stating, “From his start as a rapper to The Fresh Prince to being a box office king as one of the Bad Boys, Will Smith is truly a global icon, and we are honored to welcome him back to grace the BET Awards stage.”

While specifics of Smith’s performance are currently undisclosed, sources indicate that he is actively working on a new album, according to the outlet. Smith’s last solo single was released in 2017, with his most recent album, Lost And Found, dating back to 2005.The incident occurred following a joke Rock made about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smithl (pictured at 94th Oscars)

Taraji P. Henson will host the BET Awards, where Usher is set to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. The event will feature performances by a lineup including Ice Spice, Sexyy Red, Latto, Lauryn Hill & YG Marley, Tyla, GloRilla, Muni Long, Shaboozey, and Victoria Monét. Notable appearances are expected from Cardi B, Davido, Gunna, the Roots, Common, Queen Latifah, and the Jungle Brothers.

Smith made headlines at another awards show a couple of years ago when he slapped comedian Chris Rock during the 94th Oscars on March 27, 2022.

Smith’s forthcoming BET appearance comes on the heels of his cameo at Coachella in April, where he joined J Balvin onstage dressed in full Mеn in Black attire for Balvin’s UFO-themed set.

In May, Smith hinted at a significant musical project he’s been developing for the past eighteen months, describing it to ET as “without question the most personal, powerful music that I’ve ever made.”

Smith made headlines earlier this year for slapping comedian Chris Rock at the 94th Oscars in March 2022, following a joke made by Rock about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Jada herself published a memoir last year revealing a seven-year separation from her husband.