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Will Smith is back, y’all. Whether you’re excited or not the Fresh Prince got something to say. After a 20-year break, he’s finally slapping us with his first album since Lost and Found in 2005.
His new project, Based on a True Story, is set to hit the streets on March 28, and the hype is real. Will took to Instagram to let his fans know, saying, “My new album Based On A True Story drops March 28. TWO WEEKS!! Hit that presave. Been working on this project for a minute and I’m itchin’ to get it out to y’all.”
It’s been a long minute since Will Smith’s been in the music game. He’s been making big moves in Hollywood with films like Men in Black, Ali, and The Pursuit of Happyness, but he’s always kept that connection to his hip-hop roots. His first solo albums made waves, with Big Willie Style and Willennium both hitting the Top 10, and Lost and Found keeping that momentum alive.
Now, fans are buzzing about what this new album’s gonna bring. Will’s always been known for blending humor with serious storytelling, and you know this project’s got some fire in it. Whether he’s bringing the bars or keeping it reflective, the anticipation’s building for what could be one of the most anticipated comebacks in rap. So, mark your calendars and get ready to vibe with Will when Based on a True Story drops in two weeks.