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Questlove Shares Why Will Smith Was No-Show At Grammys Hip-Hop Tribute
Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson shared why Will Smith was a no-show during the Grammy Awards' massive Hip-Hop tribute. The post Questlove Shares Why Will Smith Was No-Show At Grammys Hip-Hop Tribute appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Serena Williams Comments On The Will Smith Slap For The First Time
The slap heard around the world is a forever moment. For the first time Serena Williams has commented on when Will Smith put hands on Chris Rock. As per The Huffington Post the tennis legend recently paid a visit to CBS Mornings. While the sports icon discussed a variety of topics surrounding her career, host Gayle King […] The post Serena Williams Comments On The Will Smith Slap For The First Time appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Will Smith & Martin Lawrence Confirm “It’s About That Time” For Fourth ‘Bad Boys’ Film
"IT’S ABOUT THAT TIME!" The post Will Smith & Martin Lawrence Confirm “It’s About That Time” For Fourth ‘Bad Boys’ Film appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
He Still Got It: Eddie Murphy Drops Epic Will Smith Joke During Golden Globes Acceptance Speech
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Amy Sussman / Getty / Eddie Murphy Yes, we’re over the Will Smith slap, but dammit, we can’t be mad at a well-timed joke about it from the GOAT, Eddie Murphy. Only Eddie Murphy could mention the infamous slap seen worldwide into 2023, and it not be a cringeworthy moment. The legendary stand-up comedian /actor made a joke about the moment Will Smith slapped Chris Rock while delivering his speech after accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award during Wednesday night’s Golden Globe Awards. Murphy, the elder statesman in his craft, gave the Hollywood newbies in the building some sound advice to close out his speech. “I want to let you know that there is a definitive blueprint that you can follow to achieve success, prosperity, longevity, and piece of mind,” ...
Will Smith Reveals Nine-year-old Nephew’s Reaction To ‘Oscar Slap’
Tweet Tweet Share Whatsapp reddit Hollywood entertainer, Will Smith, has revealed the reaction of his nine-year-old nephew to him hitting comedian, Chris Rock, over a joke about his wife’s bald head at this year’s Oscars. Smith, who won the Best Actor award at the ceremony shared this during an interview with Trevor Noah, on The Daily Show. .uca8c948df9d9f46dbbee38b1f0d77081 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:inherit; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #16A085!important; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -moz-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -o-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -webkit-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); text-d...
Twitter Defends Will Smith Amid Concerns Over ‘Emancipation’ Release
Written By D.L. Chandler , Senior Editor Posted 4 hours ago @dlchandler123 D.L. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Initially freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor for Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. D.L. covers a variety of topics including breaking news, politics, Hip-Hop music and culture, fashion, and Black history. He currently heads the SPIRIT.ED column for Cassius Life, which focuses on adult beverages and their history. D.L. has worked in the past for MTV News, Billboard, and several other publications. His first big break in journalism came with the now-defunct Politically Black in 1999, the nation’s first ...
Will Smith Discusses Oscars Slap & New Movie On ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Matt Wilson / Comedy Central Will Smith appeared on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and talked about the infamous Oscars incident where he slapped Chris Rock . The Academy Award-winning actor got the chance to sit down with Noah for his first late-night interview since earlier in the year on Monday night’s episode. Smith was there to promote his latest feature, Emancipation, directed by Antoine Fuqua which will debut in theaters on Friday before airing on Apple TV+ on Dec. 9. During the conversation, Noah ventured a question about that night at the Academy Awards where Smith strode onstage and slapped presenter Chris Rock who had made a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith. “I’d love to know since we’ve been talking – what has the journey been like tha...
Will Smith Calls Oscars Slap a “Rage That Had Been Bottled for a Really Long Time”: Watch
Will Smith appeared on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and reflected on the “horrific night” he slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards, citing a “rage that had been bottled for a really long time.” During the ceremony, Rock joked that Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith looked like “G.I. Jane 2,” an apparent reference to her shaved head. Afterwards Smith took the stage and struck Rock across the face. “Keep my wife’s name out of your fucking mouth!” he hollered. Moments later he won the Oscar for Best Actor for his role in King Richard. “That was a horrific night, as you can imagine,” Smith recounted to Noah. “There’s many nuances and complexities to it, you know. But at the end of the day, I just – I lost it, you know. And I guess what I would say, you just never know wh...
Will Smith Fights For His Freedom In ‘Emancipation’ Trailer
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: NurPhoto / Getty This past summer was probably the first since the mid-90s that radio stations weren’t constantly playing Will Smith’s “Summertime” due to his pimp slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars earlier this year. That being said, Will Smith is hoping that the backlash from his actions has died down enough that his latest film, Emancipation will get a warm reception from audiences, and judging from the first trailer it just might. Starring in the Antoine Fuqua directed Apple slavery drama that was inspired by a true story, Will Smith plays the role of runaway slave named Peter who gets wind that slaves are free in the North and does what he can to get to his family and lead them to freedom one way or another. Running through all kinds of marsh lands, d...
Will Smith’s 10 Best Film and TV Roles
Top Performances is a recurring feature in which we definitively handpick the very best performances from an iconic actor or actress. This has been updated on the occasion of Will Smith’s birthday. Considering Will Smith’s impish charisma and still-boyish good looks, it’s shocking to realize he’s been around for nearly 30 years. Take that, Paul Rudd! Audiences have literally witnessed the actor grow from a 24-year-old MC of the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince to family man. He’s garnered chart toppers and box office hits; television stardom; and blissfully lived as the other half of a power couple with wife Jada Pinkett-Smith. He’s one of the few movie stars left, a cultural crossover sensation capable of leading a film to profitability based on his sheer talent and aura. ...
Dave Chappelle Takes Swipe At Will Smith Over Oscars Slap
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kevin Mazur/VF16 / Getty Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock both addressed the infamous moment at the Oscars when Will Smith slapped rock during the ceremonies over a joke towards Jada Pinkett-Smith. While in England during a joint comedy set, Chappelle took a swipe at Smith and seemingly questioned the actor’s character. Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock were in Liverpool at the 02 Arena, as reported by The Telegraph. The unavoidable elephant in the room was the Oscars moment, which Rock only reportedly touched on in his set and instead told jokes about dating as a middle-aged man, America’s political woes, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Chappelle’s set focused on the controversy surrounding his Netflix special The Closer, but then turned his attention to Smith. ...
Will Smith Remerges On Social Media, Shares Humorous Clip
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Peacock / Getty Will Smith was one of the most active major stars to use social media as a means to connect with their massive fanbase. After a short break, presumably due in part to the slap heard around the world, the rapper turned actor returned to Instagram sharing a humorous post. Will Smith, 52, previously used Instagram to hawk one of his various media adventures, poke fun at himself, and flex some of his comedic muscles with feel-good content across his feed. However, Smith found himself out of favor with many after he slapped Chris Rock during a live taping of The Oscars. After sharing an apology video surrounding the incident late last month, Smith has made sparse appearances in public as he worked on the issues behind the scenes. Related Storie...
