Will Smith to Perform New Song at 2024 BET Awards A Comeback to Hip-Hop Roots ¹ ² ³ ⁴ ⁵ ⁶ ⁷ ⁸ ⁹
After a seven-year hiatus, Will Smith is making a comeback to the music industry with a new song at the 2024 BET Awards. Smith, known for his iconic hits like “Gettin' Jiggy Wit It” and “Men in Black,” will be performing the new song on June 30 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
The BET Awards will mark Smith's return to the stage after a controversial incident at the 2022 Academy Awards, where he slapped Chris Rock for making a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Since then, Smith has been keeping a low profile, but his upcoming performance at the BET Awards signals a comeback to the music industry.
Connie Orlando, EVP of Music Programming and Music Strategy at BET, expressed excitement about Smith's performance, stating, “Will Smith is truly a global icon, and we are honored to welcome him back to grace the BET Awards stage.” Orlando added, “We look forward to Will adding to yet another defining night for the culture that is not to be missed.”
Smith's new song is rumored to be part of an upcoming album, although details about the project have not been released yet. The actor and rapper has been teasing new music on social media, and his performance at the BET Awards is highly anticipated.
The 2024 BET Awards will be hosted by Taraji P. Henson and feature performances from other notable artists like Lauryn Hill, GloRilla, Ice Spice, and Victoria Monét. The event will also honor Usher with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Will Smith's comeback to the music industry is a significant moment in hip-hop history, and his performance at the BET Awards is expected to be a memorable one. As one of the pioneers of hip-hop, Smith's return to the stage is a testament to his enduring legacy in the music industry.
