'It's about that time!': The real reason Will Smith skipped the 65th Grammy's 50-year hip-hop tribute
Throwback to the 65th Grammy Awards, where Will Smith was conspicuously absent from the 50-year Hip-Hop tribute. The actor had commitments to 'Bad Boys 4', leaving fans and celebs alike pondering over the "what ifs."
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:27 PM ISTThrowback to the 65th Grammy Awards, where Will Smith was conspicuously absent from the 50-year Hip-Hop tribute. The actor had commitments to 'Bad Boys 4', leaving fans and celebs alike pondering over the "what ifs."
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"It's About That Time!": Will Smith's Grammy No-Show Explained
Remember the 65th Grammy Awards that hailed a half-century of hip-hop? The soiree was missing one key player: none other than Will Smith. In the words of his franchise co-star Martin Lawrence, "It's about that time!" Time to spill the beans, that is.
Questlove's Spoiler Alert: The Smith Schedule Clash
It was Questlove who let the cat out of the bag. "I'll give the spoiler alert away. Will Smith was a part of the festivities tonight, but they started shooting 'Bad Boys 4' this week," Questlove confided to Variety. A celebration originally slated to last 23 minutes was trimmed to 14, partly due to Smith's absence. This explains why Smith left us hanging on the biggest hip-hop night.
Trading Grammys for Bad Boys: Will's Prior Commitment to Margot Robbie
So where exactly was the Fresh Prince? The project's gravity is such that even Smith couldn't double-book himself for a Grammy cameo. This all follows after his whirlwind Oscar win for 'King Richard' and a, let's say, memorable encounter with presenter Chris Rock. "Always shooting movies," Questlove had noted about the ever-busy actor.
Emancipation to Oscars: Will's Chaotic Year Recapped
Will Smith's recent roles in 'Emancipation' and his Oscar-winning performance in 'King Richard' left an indelible mark in Hollywood. This occurred after the Oscars 2022 shocker, where Smith slapped Chris Rock, and almost simultaneously, Questlove won the Academy Award for Best Documentary. Will Smith's life, much like his films, is nothing short of dramatic.
So there you have it, the complex tapestry of Smith's past year, from Oscars to Emancipation and finally his shooting with 'Bad Boys 4,' explains his high-profile absence from the Grammy's hip-hop tribute. Perhaps his missing out was our loss, but given his track record, we can only expect the actor to keep rising and shining in new avenues, leaving us ever-curious about his next move.
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