Will Smith sings his new song “You Can Make It” at the BET Awards

Two years after the biggest controversy of his career, Will Smith returned to his musical roots on Sunday at the 2024 BET Awards in Los Angeles.

Smith, who started out as a rapper as The Fresh Prince in “DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince” before finding success in television and films, took the stage at the annual awards ceremony honoring black entertainers with a highly anticipated performance.

Smith’s last album, “Lost and Found,” was released in 2005. In 2024, he will release a new album called “Dance In Your Darkest Moments.”

Will Smith delivered a rousing performance of his new song “You Can Make It” at the star-studded ceremony, which also featured popular hip-hop acts such as Lauryn Hill, Victoria Monét, GloRilla, Latto and Ice Spice. Normani pulled out at the last minute after being injured during rehearsals.

It was the first live performance of Smith’s latest song, a gospel-influenced track that alludes to the actor’s struggle in public after slapping comedian Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.

“Believe me, they tried to bleed Will Smith dry / Looking back, I see that misfortune was a gift,” Smith rapped.

Accompanied by a rousing choir, Smith performed against a backdrop surrounded by a circle of flames, while gospel icon Kirk Franklin made a cameo appearance.

Music experts speculate that Smith’s appearance at the BET Awards is a harbinger of a revival of his music career.

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