After a hiatus from the music scene, Will Smith made a triumphant return with a performance of his debut single at the BET Awards. However, his comeback has been marred by harsh criticism from Stephen A. Smith and Rob Schneider over the Oscars slap incident.
Despite the backlash, Smith has inked a record deal with an indie label, SLANG. The deal marks a new chapter in Smith’s music career, which has been on hold since his hiatus.
According to reports, the SLANG family is excitement about working with Smith and believe in his talent despite the numerous controversies surrounding him.
“I’m proud to lead SLANG’s efforts to partner with quality artists and invest in their growth, regardless of genre or where they are in their respective careers. In a quickly changing music industry, SLANG artists will be surrounded by a team of like-minded strategists who will stop at nothing to further their trajectory and help them meet their goals. Our commitment to culture comes first, and we consider our SLANG roster family,” said McLean in a statement of the new venture.
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The controversy surrounding Smith’s past actions has continued since the 2022 Oscars slap. Despite this, Smith continues to move forward with success in his recent BET Awards performance and Bad Boys 4. However, critics have been quick to remind him of his past actions, with Stephen A. Smith threatening to blacklist him if he doesn’t address the Oscars slap and apologize to the black community. Rob Schneider has also called him out, labeling him a “fraud” over the incident.
