&#8220;The less I was the &#8216;Black Dude&#8217;&#8230;&#8221;- When Will Smith Revealed How Using His Secret Elixir Helped Him With Fight Racism

Despite being a successful man, one never forgets the troubles one had during
the struggling periods. Especially when they belong to a community that has been
the victim of discrimination for many years, it shapes their lives and their
belief systems. One such example is Will Smith. When he started out as a rapper,
he faced many difficulties as he belonged to a specific community. However, the
world is progressing now. But those treatments and experiences have carved the
mind of the actor.

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Smith has written a book called Will. In the book, he talks about his life
journey,
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-you-want-to-be-in-a-private-scenario-will-smith-opens-up-about-his-experiences-and-14-journeys-with-ayahuasca-after-his-fathers-death/]
describing many emotions. The book became The Sunday Times Bestselling
Autobiography as well. In this book, he has traced his journey from becoming a
hip-hop trendsetter to becoming a movie star. In between, because of his skin
color, he faced issues. He talks [https://youtu.be/iHVTqhJo1KE] about that
during an interview with Oprah Winfrey.

ALSO READ: “It helped me see…”: Will Smith Opens Up About the Time He Went 14
Days Without Speaking a Single Word
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-it-helped-me-see-will-smith-opens-up-about-the-time-he-went-14-days-without-speaking-a-single-word/]


WHEN WILL SMITH FELT HE WAS NOT ‘BLACK ENOUGH’

Coming from a specific community in those times was a little hard, as many
prejudices prevailed. There were many divisions based on many things. One of
them was between the Whites and the Blacks. When the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-when-it-pours-it-rains-will-smith-once-revealed-how-he-lost-everything-before-fresh-prince-of-bel-air/]
started his career as a hip-hop artist, he didn’t rap
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-watch-how-will-smith-was-left-surprised-at-one-distinctive-aspect-of-rap-albums-today/]
about the hardcore gangster stuff. He wasn’t ‘Black Enough’ as he has written in
his book. Oprah asks about how Smith navigated this racial dynamic.

Will Smith Says He Felt Like He Failed Every Woman He Interacted With in New
Oprah Sit-Down | Entertainment Tonight
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The Suicide Squad star
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-its-disappointing-when-the-suicide-squad-star-opened-up-about-her-relationship-with-will-smith-margot-robbie/]
opens up about how this racial dynamic has affected him throughout his career.
But the most important thing he talks about is how he dealt with it. He says the
elixir for him has been comedy. He believes humor crosses all divides and
that laughter is the sugar for anything else you want to bring to the other
person. “People are wide open when they’re laughing,” says Will.

ALSO READ: “I ended up discovering…” – When Will Smith Spoke About Having
Suicidal Thoughts
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-i-ended-up-discovering-when-will-smith-spoke-about-having-suicidal-thoughts/]

Therefore, for him, throughout his career, “The bigger the laugh, I realized,
the less I was the ‘Black’ dude.” The bigger the laugh, the less he was the soft
dude. He says this because the community that he belongs to thought he was soft
as he rapped. But on the contrary, the white people thought he was ‘safe’ to be
around.

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Therefore, this ‘not Black enough’ has followed him throughout his career from
the beginning of it. The Aladdin
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-will-smith-reveals-how-dead-poets-society-actor-robin-williams-almost-made-him-reject-a-disney-movie/]
actor believes laughter is the magical energy that connects people. For a moment
at least, the poison leaves the mind, and you just laugh. So, this is how,
through laughter, Smith navigated the racial dynamic in his career.

ALSO READ: “Will became a fighter” – When Michael Man Transformed Will Smith
Into a Convincing Boxer In ‘Ali.’
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-will-became-a-fighter-when-michael-man-transformed-will-smith-into-a-convincing-boxer-in-ali/]

What is your opinion about it? Have you read the book by the actor? Which is
your favorite part of the book?

Neha Chande

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Meet Neha Chande, an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, who has written more than 1100 articles. With a Master's degree in English Literature, Neha believes in unbiased journalism. Before delving into her passion for writing and cinema, she taught English and communication skills as a facilitator and lecturer. Writing has been Neha's passion since childhood, and with a degree in Theatre Arts, she enjoys analyzing movies and shows of all genres. Recently, while watching My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, Neha was deeply moved by Will Smith's spiritual journey, which led to a lot of self-discovery. She has a deep appreciation for poetry, regardless of the language, and prefers to lose herself in the romantic world of books and movies rather than the chaotic reality.

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Despite being a successful man, one never forgets the troubles one had during the struggling periods. Especially when they belong to a community that has been the victim of discrimination for many years, it shapes their lives and their belief systems. One such example is Will Smith. When he started out as a rapper, he faced many difficulties as he belonged to a specific community. However, the world is progressing now. But those treatments and experiences have carved the mind of the actor.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dwzhqvxaz/image/upload/v1632486785/Titles/Will%20Smith:%20An%20Evening%20of%20Stories%20with%20Friends/WillSmithAnEveningofStorieswithFriends_Prod_1920x1080.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1080" />
Smith has written a book called Will. In the book, he talks about his life<a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-you-want-to-be-in-a-private-scenario-will-smith-opens-up-about-his-experiences-and-14-journeys-with-ayahuasca-after-his-fathers-death/"> journey,</a> describing many emotions. The book became The Sunday Times Bestselling Autobiography as well. In this book, he has traced his journey from becoming a hip-hop trendsetter to becoming a movie star. In between, because of his skin color, he faced issues. He <a href="https://youtu.be/iHVTqhJo1KE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">talks</a> about that during an interview with Oprah Winfrey.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-it-helped-me-see-will-smith-opens-up-about-the-time-he-went-14-days-without-speaking-a-single-word/" rel="bookmark">“It helped me see…”: Will Smith Opens Up About the Time He Went 14 Days Without Speaking a Single Word</a>
<h2>When Will Smith felt he was not ‘Black Enough’</h2>
Coming from a specific community in those times was a little hard, as many prejudices prevailed. There were many divisions based on many things. One of them was between the Whites and the Blacks. When the <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-when-it-pours-it-rains-will-smith-once-revealed-how-he-lost-everything-before-fresh-prince-of-bel-air/">Fresh Prince of Bel-Air</a> started his career as a hip-hop artist, he didn’t <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-watch-how-will-smith-was-left-surprised-at-one-distinctive-aspect-of-rap-albums-today/">rap</a> about the hardcore gangster stuff. He wasn’t ‘Black Enough’ as he has written in his book. Oprah asks about how Smith navigated this racial dynamic.
<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/max_1280x720/public/images/2021-11/110421_Oprah_Sits_Down_with_Will_Smith_Big_Image_big_image_post.jpg.large_.jpg?h=c8a745b3&amp;itok=qX_KoW9D" alt="Will Smith Says He Felt Like He Failed Every Woman He Interacted With in New Oprah Sit-Down | Entertainment Tonight" class="lazyload" />
<a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-its-disappointing-when-the-suicide-squad-star-opened-up-about-her-relationship-with-will-smith-margot-robbie/">The Suicide Squad star</a> opens up about how this racial dynamic has affected him throughout his career. But the most important thing he talks about is how he dealt with it. He says the elixir for him has been comedy. He believes humor crosses all divides and that laughter is the sugar for anything else you want to bring to the other person. “People are wide open when they’re laughing,” says Will.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-i-ended-up-discovering-when-will-smith-spoke-about-having-suicidal-thoughts/" rel="bookmark">“I ended up discovering…” – When Will Smith Spoke About Having Suicidal Thoughts</a>
Therefore, for him, throughout his career, “The bigger the laugh, I realized, the less I was the ‘Black’ dude.” The bigger the laugh, the less he was the soft dude. He says this because the community that he belongs to thought he was soft as he rapped. But on the contrary, the white people thought he was ‘safe’ to be around.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/11/NINTCHDBPICT000692417748.jpg" alt="" width="3000" height="1999" />
Therefore, this ‘not Black enough’ has followed him throughout his career from the beginning of it. The<a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-will-smith-reveals-how-dead-poets-society-actor-robin-williams-almost-made-him-reject-a-disney-movie/"> Aladdin</a> actor believes laughter is the magical energy that connects people. For a moment at least, the poison leaves the mind, and you just laugh. So, this is how, through laughter, Smith navigated the racial dynamic in his career.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-will-became-a-fighter-when-michael-man-transformed-will-smith-into-a-convincing-boxer-in-ali/">“Will became a fighter” – When Michael Man Transformed Will Smith Into a Convincing Boxer In ‘Ali.’</a>
What is your opinion about it? Have you read the book by the actor? Which is your favorite part of the book?

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