Will Smith’s comeback tour is making headlines again—but not everyone’s impressed. Especially not Chris Rock. The comedian is reportedly furious as Smith turns the infamous 2022 Oscars slap into a promotional tool, using it to launch new music and even joke about it in his latest movie, Bad Boys: Ride or Die.
Will Smith Uses Slap for Attention
Instead of laying low after the shocking incident at the 94th Academy Awards, Will Smith is back in the spotlight. But what’s raising eyebrows is how he’s using the moment that once rocked Hollywood to boost his image. In one of his new songs, Smith throws shade at cancel culture and jokes about never getting another Oscar nomination. Clearly, he’s not trying to hide from the scandal—in fact, he’s using it.
In Bad Boys: Ride or Die, there’s even a scene where Smith’s character gets slapped—a clear nod to the real-life event. While some fans saw it as a clever reference, others, including Chris Rock, thought it was in poor taste.
Chris Rock Calls Out Will’s “Fake Redemption”
Sources close to Chris Rock say he’s not buying any of Will’s so-called “spiritual journey.” In an interview with RadarOnline, a source shared, “Chris is absolutely seething over the latest antics of Will. He can’t believe Will is out here acting like a changed man while joking about the slap. It feels fake.”
The source added, “To Chris, this is all just a performance. Will is trying to act like he’s been forgiven and grown from the moment, but Chris sees through it. He still sees the same smug, self-serving guy behind the mask. And don’t even get him started on the music—he thinks it’s the worst rap he’s ever heard.”
A Joke That Changed Everything
The drama all started during the 2022 Oscars, when Chris Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head. What Rock didn’t know—according to his brother Kenny—was that Jada suffers from alopecia, a condition that causes hair loss.
The joke triggered one of the most shocking moments in awards show history. Will Smith stormed the stage, slapped Rock across the face, and yelled, “Keep my wife’s name out your f—— mouth.” The moment went viral instantly and sparked a huge debate about violence, comedy, and celebrity culture.
Trouble Behind the Scenes
Meanwhile, Will and Jada’s personal life seems just as dramatic. After years of denying rumors, the couple is now quietly selling off some of their real estate. They recently listed a Woodland Hills home in Los Angeles, which they bought in 2010 for under $1 million and are now trying to sell for double the price. The house was never their main home—it was used by a relative.
Their primary residence remains a massive $42 million estate in Calabasas, where they raised their children. But sources say they’ve been living separate lives for years—both emotionally and physically. With separate homes in Malibu and more, it looks like their relationship might be more of a business arrangement than a love story.
Final Thoughts
Will Smith may be trying to rewrite his story, but not everyone is cheering for his comeback. Chris Rock, for one, isn’t buying the “new and improved” Will. As the tension continues, fans and critics alike are left wondering: is this redemption or just another Hollywood performance?
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