Will Smith is BACK—And Honestly, We’ve All Been Waiting for This One By @Fenxnette
- Fenx Nette
- Mar 15
- 2 min read
Y’all, Will Smith just announced his first album in 20 years — and let me tell you, I didn’t realize how much I needed this until now. When I saw the headline, I had to pause for a second like… wait, did the Fresh Prince really just step back into the booth? Yes. Yes, he did. And honestly, it feels like balance is being restored to the universe.
Let’s keep it real — we all know Will’s been through it these past few years. But true to his style, he’s flipping the narrative and turning life’s chaos into art. His new album, Based on a True Story, drops March 28, and it’s stacked with features that had me double-taking. DJ Jazzy Jeff? Teyana Taylor? Joyner Lucas? Big Sean?? AND Jaden?! Oh, he’s not just coming back — he’s making a statement.
The tracklist reads like a comeback mixtape with the energy of a victory lap. "Int. Barbershop Day" featuring Jazzy Jeff and Simone? That's already setting the tone like, Yeah, I’m home. And then there’s "Hard Times" with Teyana Taylor — now you know that’s about to hit deep. "Bulletproof" with Jac Ross? That sounds like protection energy right there.
And can we talk about the singles he already dropped? "Tantrum" featuring Joyner Lucas? The title alone screams, I got something to say, and you’re gonna listen. "Beautiful Scars" with Big Sean and OBanga? That's healing energy. And then there’s "Works of Art" with Russ and Jaden — father-son bonding in the form of bars? YES, PLEASE.
But what really hit me was that Instagram post of Will and Tatyana Ali dancing to Doechii’s "Anxiety." He captioned it, "Waited 35 years for this dance to trend." Y'all… that’s not just nostalgia — that’s redemption. Will’s reminding us that sometimes you have to go through the storm before you can dance in the sun.
Let’s be honest — Will Smith is a walking lesson in resilience. You think you’ve seen it all, and then he switches it up and drops an album that’s about to redefine his legacy. I don’t know about y’all, but Based on a True Story is already giving “Grammy energy.” And if Will’s comeback proves anything, it’s that you can’t count out the Fresh Prince — EVER.
March 28 can’t come fast enough. 👑🔥
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