Pop Culture

Will Smith Seemingly References Chris Rock Oscars Slap Moment in New Freestyle

"If you talking crazy out your face up on the stage and disrespect me on the stage, expect me on the stage," the Philly actor raps.

Time heals all wounds—but Will Smith may need a little longer to move past his viral moment with Chris Rock.

In a new “Fire in the Booth” freestyle with Charlie Sloth uploaded Thursday, Smith appears to allude to the moment he slapped Rock at the 2022 Oscars after the comedian made a comment about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

"If you talking crazy out your face up on the stage and disrespect me on the stage, expect me on the stage," the Philly actor raps without saying any names.

"Jokers dish it out, cry foul when its time to take it," he continues. "City full of real ones, wasn't raised to fake it." As of this writing, Rock has not responded to the freestyle.

This isn't the first time Smith appears to reference the infamous moment at the Oscars. He did so in his recently released album Based on a True Story, particularly on the album’s intro, “Int. Barbershop – Day,” featuring DJ Jazzy Jeff and B. Simone.

Back in April, Chris' brother, Tony Rock, slammed Smith’s album, calling it “a piece of shit” despite admitting he hasn’t listened to it. Speaking to paparazzi at LAX, he referenced the Oscars and said it’s “a great time to be a comic.”

Related Stories

Will Smith on the right, wearing a black cap and jacket, speaking into a microphone. Tony Rock on the left with sunglasses and headphones.
pop-culture

Chris Rock's Brother Tony Calls New Will Smith Album 'Piece of Sh*t' and 'Trash,' Refuses to Listen

Don't expect Tony Rock to find anything to love off Will's 'Based on a True Story.'

Will Smith and Max in a room, with Playboi Carti performing on stage with a microphone.
music

Will Smith Reacts to Playboi Carti's "OPM BABI" During Stream With Plaqueboymax: 'I Like the Rhythm'

The Oscar-winning actor and Grammy-winning rapper will soon release his first new album in 20 years.

A man wearing sunglasses and a patterned coat, smiling and making a peace sign on a red carpet with a purple background.
music

Will Smith Announces Comeback Album, His First in 20 Years

Smith's next album, 'Based on a True Story,' releases on March 28, with features from Big Sean, Teyana Taylor and more.

Stay ahead on Exclusives

Download the Complex App