Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Will Smith References Oscars Slap in Freestyle Rap
Will Smith, a famous actor, talked about the time he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars in a rap song.
In the song, he rapped about what happened when someone disrespects him on stage.
This seems to allude to the Oscars, when Chris Rock made a joke about Will's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.
She has alopecia, which causes hair loss.
After the slap, Smith apologized and was not allowed at the Oscars for 10 years.
Will Smith referenced the Chris Rock slap in a freestyle rap session.
The freestyle was recorded during a visit to British DJ Charlie Sloth’s ‘Fire in the Booth.’
The lyrics appear to reference the incident at the 94th Academy Awards.
Smith responded to a joke made by Chris Rock about Jada Pinkett Smith.
Smith was banned from attending Academy events for 10 years.
- Who
- Will Smith and Chris Rock.
- What
- Will Smith referenced the Chris Rock slap in a freestyle rap session.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- During a visit to British DJ Charlie Sloth’s ‘Fire in the Booth.’
- Why
- To address the incident and the public's perception.
Will Smith's Perspective
Public Perception
Justification for actions.
Will Smith's Perspective
Reacting to disrespect on stage.
Public Perception
N/A
- Event
- Will Smith referenced Chris Rock slap in rap.
- Setting
- Fire in the Booth
- Participants
- Will Smith, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith
- Consequence
- Smith banned from Academy events for 10 years
- Reason for Slap
- Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head
