Will Smith Reveals New Music Is Inspired by Getting ‘S— Kicked Out of Me’ — 2 Years After Slapgate

Although Smith did not directly reference what happened at the Oscars in 2022 in the video – which he appeared in alongside rapper Russ, who is featured in his new single – the pair did discuss going through “trials and tribulations”.

Without further specifying, the Aladdin actor shared: “It was really the first time in my life since childhood that I got the s–t kicked out of me. You know, I had a run of the gods. It’s like, it was really the first time experiencing what it’s like to get stomped.”