Last Updated on March 17, 2025, 7:30 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Will Smith, American actor and rapper will be returning into the hip-hop genre with his brand new album, “Based On A True Story”. The album will include 14 tracks and is scheduled to release on March 28.
It is to be noted that the rapper will be making a comeback to the music industry after a hiatus of 20 years. The release of his album was announced on Sunday via Will Smith’s official Instagram account.
Will Smith’s new album will be featuring some talented artists, including DJ Jazzy Jeff, Teyana Taylor and Jac Ross.
Moreover, the rapper dropped one of his new singles, “Beautiful Scars” featuring Big Sean and Obangain in January.
The fans of the rapper are all looking forward to finding out what Smith has in store for them. The fans have been commenting under the artist’s post, “Legend! Can’t wait to hear something refreshing for culture.”
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Will Smith – The Rapper
Will Smith has released four studio albums, one compilation album, 18 singles, one video album, and 20 music videos.
The rapper started his music career with his friend, DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He started his solo music career in 1997, with the release of the theme song for “Men in Black”. The song topped singles charts across the world.
Will Smith’s third single from his album “Gettin’ Jiggy wit It” got him his first Billboard Hot 100 with its release in 1998. His last album released was “Lost and Found” in March 2005.
Will Smith – The Actor
Smith began his acting career with NBC’s sitcom ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ from 1990-1996, in which he portrayed a fictional version of himself. He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy in 1993 and 1994.
Will Smith has earned an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA Award, and four Grammy Awards in the course of his acting career.
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