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Will Smith’s new album, his first since 2005, takes multiple opportunities to address The Slap and its aftermath.
From New York Daily News
Will Smith is addressing the infamous moment when he slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars in his new music.
From Yahoo
Smith was widely criticized for the violent act, and the opening track of his new record opens with the phrase: “Will Smith is canceled.”
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