Will Smith mocked over the release of ‘cringe' new music video Pretty Girls

News.com.au

16-06-2025

Will Smith has been mocked mercilessly online over the release of his 'cringy' music video for his new single Pretty Girls.
The internet had some thoughts about the song and its accompanying video on which Smith dances and sings about his love for all women.
'It's a full house, better play your cards right. Imma post your pic if you pose. Make one phone call, you in Vogue. Head, shoulders, knees, toes. Hold up, wait, pose,' the 56-year-old raps in the clip.
'I like BBLs. That stand for 'Bad b****es link up. Poppin in the club all night in the section. Picture perfect, I swear you perfection.'
In the music video, the rapper, who rocks various technicolour outfits reminiscent of his Fresh Prince of Bel-Air days, is surrounded by multiple women as he sings: 'I like pretty girls. I love pretty girls. Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, lemon. All right f**k it I like women.'
The clips has raked up over half a million views and counting on YouTube since its release on Saturday, but many reviews on social media unfavourable.
'I'm not a Will Smith hater but this is bad bad,' one user tweeted on X, as another wondered, 'Is this a humiliation ritual?'
'Will Smith released the WORST song of the decade,' one user commented, with one writing, 'Oh my god this is beyond terrible.'
'Fire everyone on his team that said yes will this is a good idea,' read another comment, with one fan saying, 'Imagine being 56 yo and this is how you want the world to see you.'
Other fans threw some support behind the track, calling it a 'banger'.
'Honestly if the hook was dramatically less corny, the song wouldn't be that bad,' one reasoned, while one commented, 'I actually don't get the hate on this. For what it is it's pretty dope.'
The song features on Smith's new album Based On A True Story which he released in April, marking his first record in 20 years.
In the week of its release, the album shifted just 232 copies on streaming services and was downloaded only 36 times in the UK. It also missed the charts completely here in Australia.
The album failed to crack the Top 200 and has become Smith's first album not to chart in the US.
Even his collaboration with DJ Jazzy Jeff on the album didn't resonate despite the pair experiencing success on their 90s hits including Summertime and Boom! Shake the Room.
It's a long way from the heights of his 1997 debut solo album Big Willie Style, which was certified nine times platinum in the US for sales of more than nine million copies.
It was hoped that Smith's new album would help relaunch his career three years after he derailed it by slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.
Despite the disappointing new album sales, Smith said he is planning on releasing two more albums this year. He has also announced a tour for later in the year.