Will Smith to perform a new song at the BET Awards on Saturday

The BET Awards just got a whole lot bigger! Will Smith is set to take the stage and debut a brand new song, marking his return to music since 2005! Connie Orlando, EVP of Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET, is thrilled to welcome Smith back, calling him a global icon.

Smith joins an all-star lineup, including Lauryn Hill, Ice Spice, and Usher, who will receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Don’t miss the excitement on June 30 at 8 p.m. ET/PT!

While the specific details of Smith’s performance remain undisclosed, it promises to be a masterclass. The BET Awards will be broadcasted live on Sunday, June 30 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Esteemed actress Taraji P. Henson will host the awards, while the illustrious Usher will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement BET Award.

A multitude of talented artists, including Ice Spice, Sexyy Red, Latto, Lauryn Hill & YG Marley, Tyla, GloRilla, Muni Long, Shaboozey, Victoria Monét, Tanner Adell, Cardi B, Davido, Gunna, the Roots, Common, Queen Latifah, and the Jungle Brothers, will also grace the stage with their performances.

The production of the event is in the capable hands of Jesse Collins Entertainment, with Connie Orlando and Jamal Noisette overseeing its execution. It is worth noting that in a memorable moment in television history, Smith made headlines by playfully slapping comedian Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards on March 27, 2022, in response to a light-hearted joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.