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Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Will Smith alludes to Chris Rock Oscars slap in freestyle rap: 'Talking crazy out your face up on the stage'
After hopping on stage for an infamous moment at the 2022 Academy Awards, Will Smith has hopped the pond to rap about the slap heard 'round the world. The actor and musician's recent appearance on British DJ Charlie Sloth's freestyle rap show, Fire in the Booth, found him referencing his shocking altercation with Oscars host Chris Rock that led to Smith's resignation from the Academy and his 10-year ban from future ceremonies. In a freestyle that repeated the refrain "I am the illest," Smith rapped, "If you talking crazy out your face up on the stage and disrespect me on the stage, expect me on the stage." In the jaw-dropping (popping?) 2022 incident, Rock cracked a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head as part of his hosting duties at the 94th Academy Awards ceremony. Smith, Pinkett Smith's husband of almost 30 years, reacted by stalking up to the stage and smacking Rock in the face, warning him, "Keep my wife's name out of your f---ing mouth." Pinkett Smith had previously announced that alopecia had caused her to lose her hair. Smith's freestyle on Fire in the Booth also included references to his humble beginnings in Philadelphia as well as his wealth, three children, two marriages, and artistic success: "Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, and when I stare at 'em, I'm hearing 'em whisper, 'You've got every right to be arrogant,'" he rapped. The Oscar-winning King Richard star cautioned at the top of his freestyle that "my insights don't sound right in sound-bites," before he couched his reference to the Oscars incident with, "I'm not the type of man to move in malicious ways, and I am too grown to play childish games." Representatives for Smith and Rock did not immediately respond to Entertainment Weekly's request for and hype man Sloth, who hosted The Rap Show on BBC's 1Xtra, now headlines The Charlie Sloth Rap Show for Apple Music. Fire in the Booth is Sloth's YouTube series, which showcases established and up-and-coming MCs as they prove their skills on the mic. This is not the first time Smith has referenced his awards ceremony clash in his music. In March, he released his new album, Based on a True Story, his first record of solo material in 20 years, which included lyrics addressing his Oscars slap and his "complicated" relationship with his wife. Pinkett Smith previously stated that she and Smith separated in 2016 but remain married. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Will Smith alludes to Chris Rock Oscars slap in freestyle rap: 'Talking crazy out your face up on the stage'
After hopping on stage for an infamous moment at the 2022 Academy Awards, Will Smith has hopped the pond to rap about the slap heard 'round the world. The actor and musician's recent appearance on British DJ Charlie Sloth's freestyle rap show, Fire in the Booth, found him referencing his shocking altercation with Oscars host Chris Rock that led to Smith's resignation from the Academy and his 10-year ban from future ceremonies. In a freestyle that repeated the refrain "I am the illest," Smith rapped, "If you talking crazy out your face up on the stage and disrespect me on the stage, expect me on the stage." In the jaw-dropping (popping?) 2022 incident, Rock cracked a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head as part of his hosting duties at the 94th Academy Awards ceremony. Smith, Pinkett Smith's husband of almost 30 years, reacted by stalking up to the stage and smacking Rock in the face, warning him, "Keep my wife's name out of your f---ing mouth." Pinkett Smith had previously announced that alopecia had caused her to lose her hair. Smith's freestyle on Fire in the Booth also included references to his humble beginnings in Philadelphia as well as his wealth, three children, two marriages, and artistic success: "Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, and when I stare at 'em, I'm hearing 'em whisper, 'You've got every right to be arrogant,'" he rapped. The Oscar-winning King Richard star cautioned at the top of his freestyle that "my insights don't sound right in sound-bites," before he couched his reference to the Oscars incident with, "I'm not the type of man to move in malicious ways, and I am too grown to play childish games." Representatives for Smith and Rock did not immediately respond to Entertainment Weekly's request for and hype man Sloth, who hosted The Rap Show on BBC's 1Xtra, now headlines The Charlie Sloth Rap Show for Apple Music. Fire in the Booth is Sloth's YouTube series, which showcases established and up-and-coming MCs as they prove their skills on the mic. This is not the first time Smith has referenced his awards ceremony clash in his music. In March, he released his new album, Based on a True Story, his first record of solo material in 20 years, which included lyrics addressing his Oscars slap and his "complicated" relationship with his wife. Pinkett Smith previously stated that she and Smith separated in 2016 but remain married. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
Pink Villa
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
How many children does Serena Williams have? All about her pregnancy, family, husband and more
Serena Williams grew up in a bustling household of coaches, caretakers, and champions. Her parents, Richard Williams and Oracene Price, steered two future legends from Compton to Florida, curating rigorous routines that balanced schoolwork with tennis drills. Alongside half-sisters Yetunde, Lyndrea and Isha—and six more half-siblings from her father's side—Serena developed a tight-knit support system. In 2017, she married tech entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian, and together they have welcomed two daughters, Olympia and Adira, who now light up her life beyond any Grand Slam. From the parents who built her foundation to the next generation she's raising, here's everything we know. Richard Williams & Oracene Price: Parents who pioneered their path According to People, Richard Williams and Oracene Price met at a Los Angeles bus stop in 1979 and got married in 1980. The couple then had Venus in June 1980, and Serena in September 1981. Their dedication was clear from the start, as Richard drafted a 78-page blueprint aimed at Grand Slam glory and taught himself tennis techniques from VHS tapes. Meanwhile, Oracene ensured her girls stayed grounded. The family uprooted from Compton to West Palm Beach in 1991 to train under Rick Macci. After divorcing in 2002, both parents continued to champion their daughters: Richard through his memoir Black and White: The Way I See It (2014), and Oracene by focusing on the girls' mental health, 'you have to work on your mental strength,' as Venus told the cited magazine in 2022. How many siblings does Serena Williams have? Serena and Venus shared their childhood with three older half-sisters: Yetunde, Lyndrea and Isha. The girls were known to feed tennis balls and manage equipment for the star duo. However, Yetunde was tragically killed in a 2003 drive-by shooting. The event led to the creation of the Yetunde Price Resource Centre in Compton, which opened in 2016 to support community healing. The remaining Williams siblings have worked together on multiple projects as well, such as the movie King Richard and Venus's fashion line EleVen. Serena's other step-siblings include her father's five children from his first marriage—Sabrina, Richard III, Ronner, Reluss and Reneeka—plus Dylan and Chavoita from later relationships. Who Is Alexis Ohanian? Meet Serena's husband Serena wed Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian in November 2017, after a first date 'interrogation' led by her agent Jill Smoller. In the 2024 ESPN+ docuseries In The Arena, Ohanian stated that Smoller had 'bombarded him with questions,' and his earnest answers finally won her approval. Today, Ohanian leads venture firm Seven Seven Six, advocating for causes such as paid family leave and youth for climate change mitigation. Their shared advocacy for equality mirrors Serena's drive to break barriers. Serena on motherhood: Balancing parenting and legacy Serena Williams first discovered she was pregnant just before the 2017 Australian Open, though that did not stop her from winning the tournament. She later told Vanity Fair the news had left her stunned, stating her heart 'literally dropped,' as she was scheduled to play. In September 2017, Williams gave birth via emergency C-section and faced serious complications, telling People it was the first time she 'couldn't control' her body. Fortunately, her first daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., was born without further incident. In a later episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Serena shared that her now seven-year-old Olympia had begun to show a flair for fashion and piano. Years later, the couple was blessed with their second child, Adira River Ohanian, in August 2023. Adira, who is nearly two now, carries a name with Biblical roots that means 'strong one.' Serena has also stated to the magazine that her daughters taught her 'there's so much more to life' than sport—an encore no trophy could ever match.
Geek Feed
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
Will Smith Reveals He Also Turned Down Christopher Nolan's Inception
Will Smith has been going around promoting his new music video Pretty Girls , and while everyone knows the story of how he passed on The Matrix, he's revealed that there was another blockbuster project that he was almost a part of. In a recent talk with Kiss Xtra (via @ArtofDialogue), Smith reveals that he was actually approached by Christopher Nolan to be part of Inception , Nolan's 2010 blockbuster hit about dream thieves. Will Smith reveals director Christopher Nolan brought him the movie "Inception" first, but he turned it down and says movies about alternate realities don't pitch well. (🎥 Kiss Xtra) — The Art Of Dialogue (@ArtOfDialogue_) June 15, 2025 'I don't think I've ever even said it publicly before… Chris Nolan brought me Inception first and I didn't get it… I've never said that out loud, and now that I think about it, it's those movies that go into those alternate realities, they don't pitch well.' Admittedly, Smith hasn't been batting a lot of hits like he used to, with projects like Gemini Man and Emancipation . He did win the Oscar for King Richard , but everyone mostly just remembers him slapping Chris Rock during that event. For now, it does seem like Smith is leaning back on his rap career, and while others have been dubbing Pretty Girls as 'UncRap', some people think that the beat could be a hit if they sped it up. Personally I think it's great, and Smith still has that superstar charisma. Maybe there's room for him in Nolan's next film now that he's put it out there. Honestly I'm rooting for Smith after all the drama he's been through in the recent years. Hopefully he manages to bring the good graces of the audience back to him soon.
BreakingNews.ie
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Will Smith feels ‘brand new' after putting Oscars slap controversy behind him
Actor Will Smith has described the work he has done on himself since slapping comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars as 'brutal but beautiful', or 'brutiful'. The film star and musician said the moment, televised around the world at the 2022 awards, made him take 'a big, strong, honest look at myself'. Advertisement Appearing on 1Xtra, Smith told host Remi Burgz: 'After the Oscars I, like, shut it down for a minute and really went into the internal work… 'All of a sudden, it was like there was a manhole cover over some unexplored areas, and like the manhole cover came off, and it was scary for a minute. 'Then all of a sudden all of these new thoughts, new energies and new creativity came through. 'So, I feel like I'm brand new. Advertisement 'I feel like the greatest creative period of my life will be in the next, you know, five to 10 years.' Chris Rock (Niall Carson/PA) Smith, who has starred in blockbusters such as the Men In Black and Bad Boys franchises, stormed the stage at the 94th Academy Awards and hit Rock after he made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's hair loss. Smith won the Oscar for best actor for his leading role in King Richard the same night. Asked what it was like to make such a mistake in front of the world, Smith said: 'For the first time in my career, having to deal with a level of disapproval that I'd never had to experience. Advertisement 'It's brutiful – it's brutal but beautiful. 'The addiction to the approval of others that I had to dissolve, brutiful.' The Academy Awards called Smith's behaviour 'unacceptable and harmful', and banned him from the ceremony for a period of 10 years. Smith released his first record in two decades earlier this year. Advertisement The album, Based On A True Story, also references the Oscars incident.
