Will Smith’s comeback album Based On A True Story flops, missing the Billboard 200 and selling just 268 UK copies in week one.
The 14-track project marks Smith’s first solo release since 2005’s Lost and Found and includes high-profile collaborations with Big Sean, Teyana Taylor, and his son Jaden Smith. Despite the star power and deeply personal lyrics — including direct references to the 2022 Oscars slap incident — the album has not resonated commercially.
Tracks like “Int. Barbershop — Day” and “You Lookin’ for Me?” openly address the Oscars controversy, with Smith acknowledging public backlash and cancel culture. In one lyric, he raps: “Took a lot, I'm back on top / Y’all gon’ have to get acclimated.”
Undeterred by the poor sales, the 56-year-old entertainer is pushing forward. Smith has announced plans for two more albums and his first headline tour, which will span cities across the UK and Europe, with festival stops in Morocco, France, Spain, and Italy. The tour will feature both new music and fan favorites like “Miami” and “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It.”
Smith’s return follows significant fallout from the Oscars incident, which led to a 10-year ban from Academy events and halted production on several film projects. Despite the rocky road, Smith remains committed to rebuilding his music career and reconnecting with fans on stage.
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The 14-track project marks Smith’s first solo release since 2005’s Lost and Found and includes high-profile collaborations with Big Sean, Teyana Taylor, and his son Jaden Smith. Despite the star power and deeply personal lyrics — including direct references to the 2022 Oscars slap incident — the album has not resonated commercially.
Tracks like “Int. Barbershop — Day” and “You Lookin’ for Me?” openly address the Oscars controversy, with Smith acknowledging public backlash and cancel culture. In one lyric, he raps: “Took a lot, I'm back on top / Y’all gon’ have to get acclimated.”
Undeterred by the poor sales, the 56-year-old entertainer is pushing forward. Smith has announced plans for two more albums and his first headline tour, which will span cities across the UK and Europe, with festival stops in Morocco, France, Spain, and Italy. The tour will feature both new music and fan favorites like “Miami” and “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It.”
Smith’s return follows significant fallout from the Oscars incident, which led to a 10-year ban from Academy events and halted production on several film projects. Despite the rocky road, Smith remains committed to rebuilding his music career and reconnecting with fans on stage.
Will Smith’s comeback album flops with low sales, misses Billboard 200 | The Express Tribune
Will Smith's comeback album misses Billboard 200 as he opens up about Oscars slap and plans major European tour.
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