Will Smith is still haunted by the 2022 Oscars slap so much so that he may be even considering switching careers back to rap roots.

Will Smith Reportedly Wants to Jump Ships Back to His Rap Roots Post Oscar ‘Slapgate’ Debacle

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Carrying fame as tall as being one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood, the 2022 Oscars proceed dear to <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/will-smith/">Will Smith</a>. Not only did the King Richard actor win the Best Actor award, but also drenched his legacy in insurmountable negative press. The knee-jerk reaction by the actor to Chris Rock’s joke on his wife, <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/jada-pinkett-smith/">Jada Pinkett Smith</a>, still haunts him. While the larger public may not be aware of the casualty, it has wreaked on Smith. It certainly was enough for him to consider his career choices.
At a time when the 55-year-old battles bombshell revelations on his married life, a report claims that the actor may take a back seat from acting.
<h2>Will Smith is reportedly eyeing to return to rapping</h2>
With commanding movie franchises that have brought in a total of $9.3 billion, Will Smith is a force to be reckoned with. However, the star’s actions on that fateful night <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-leslie-jones-infuriated-defended-chris-rock-after-the-will-smith-slap-at-the-oscars-twenty-twenty-two/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">evoked strong responses and criticisms from A-listers</a> as well as the public. In the eye of such a storm, the Men in Black actor is reportedly planning a step back from the number of projects he signs himself upon. <a href="https://radaronline.com/p/will-smith-resurrecting-rap-career-after-oscars-slap/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">As reported by RadarOnline</a>, the actor is purportedly trying to get back to his rapping roots.
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The decorated actor was a pioneer in the hip-hop genre since 12 years of age. Going by the stage name of Fresh Prince, he had amassed a net worth of $10 million long before an acting debut. Alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff, he collaborated and produced massive hits such as ‘Parents Just Don&#8217;t Understand’ and ‘Summertime’. Judging by his discussion in the latest Class of ‘88 podcast, it seems more likely than ever for Smith to return to rapping.
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Interestingly, in his now-separated wife, Jada Pinkett Smith’s latest reveals, the story behind the Oscar slap gets all the more complicated as reasonable.
<h2>Jada Pinkett Smith was shocked upon being mentioned as “wife”</h2>
Etched into the core memory of the guests present as well as the global audience, Jada Pinkett Smith recently revealed her perspective of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock. While spilling out that the couple was already staying separate at the time of the Oscars, the actress was more surprised by the actor’s mouthing which mentioned her as his “wife”. The moments following it were her <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-i-am-not-gonna-jada-pinkett-smith-reveals-the-positive-reassurance-she-found-in-will-smith-after-the-twenty-twenty-two-oscars-slap/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">staying stunned yet defensive of Smith for the same.</a>
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The Madagascar actress also hoped that the two actors reconcile their differences. She admitted it was neither right of Rock to make fun of her alopecia, nor did she expect Smith to hit the former. However, she stood hopeful that the bad blood be washed away. Regardless, it seems that the damage is done and Smith may all but be moving over to his roots.
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