Will Smith recently addressed the infamous 2022 Oscars slap involving Chris Rock. The controversy led to a media frenzy and resulted in Smith being banned from the Oscars. The 56-year-old actor has now made his return to the music industry after nearly two decades with his studio album Based on a True Story,

Will Smith faced the most infamous moment of his career in March 2022 when, on what was meant to be his night of triumph at the Oscars, he ended up banned by the Academy for slapping Chris Rock . Three years later, he has used the notorious encounter for fuel on his new album Based on a True Story .

Will Smith's "Based on a True Story," out now, includes sermons and a shout-out to wife Jada Pinkett-Smith. Listen now.