“How come I didn’t know he sings?”: Fans poke fun Will Smith as he announces a new album

Heads up, 90's kids! The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actor, Will Smith, is FINALLY BACK in creating music!

In a recent Instagram post, the actor revealed that he's been making his album, Based on a True Story, lowkey and will be released on March 28, 2025. (via X/@PopCrave)

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Netizens' hilarious comments to Will Smith's album reveal

Because most of the younger generation knows him as an actor, X users are shocked to find out that the Men in Black star can also sing!

"Excuse how come i didn't know he sings???" - an X user asked (via X/@duowlingocovers)

"Since when is he making albums?" - another X user prodded (via X/@sorealCee)

90's kids also requested Mr. Smith to have a song that is a bop and iconic, just like his 2005 hit, "Switch"!

"That sh** better have a "Switch" equivalent because "Switch" is my sh**." - another X user said (via X/@JAMnit_JAM)

Fans also trolled the track list of the album, commenting that he added his son, Jaden Smith, to be his collaborator but not his daughter, the singer, Willow Smith. (via X/@dontcallmeraylo)

Some fans also poked fun at the possible lyrics of his songs, saying that they're excited to hear his song with lyrics connected to his iconic Oscars slap to Chris Rock!

"When he include the oscar slap in one of the songs’ lyrics ou!" - another fan commented (via X/@soneslovesoshi)

Other fans hoped that Chris Rock would appear on Will Smith's album so that they could work their differences and past issues out in the remix. (via X/@sxxntdxnxxlx)

Because many younger generations roasted Will Smith, a millennial hilariously educated the youngsters, saying they don't really know who Will Smith is as a rapper/singer!

"I can always tell who’s not from our culture or 12 years old.. will smith is a rapper he’s the reason why Winning a grammy as a rapper is even possible. Don’t disrespect our culture by saying dumb sh**." - a fan remarked (via X/@KenColossal)

And finally, fans are hyped with the album's release because it's the actor/singer's first album in 20 years—making his fans feel old! (via X/@JPlayIII)

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What we need to know about 'Based on a True Story'

Because it's his first album after 20 years, Based on a True Story is loaded with different rappers and singers! Aside from his son, Jaden Smith, B. Simone, Teyana Taylor, and Obanga are also part of Will Smith's featured artists on his new album.

According to the actor, he created a new album because he had a lot of realizations—especially after his Oscars slap to Chris Rock happened. In addition, he's also playing around and re-discovering his passion for music after lying low to the public eye.

Aside from Based on a True Story, Will also revealed that he will do a series of albums after Based on a True Story, describing it as a multiple-seasoned TV show.

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Now that he's coming back after years of being lowkey, the younger generations will get to know Will Smith not only as an actor, but they will also discover that he is also a great singer and rapper with a series of iconic bops and timeless songs on his belt!