Will Smith took a moment to honor his late The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air co-star James Avery during his recent concert on March 20, leaving fans deeply moved. Avery, who portrayed the beloved Uncle Phil on the iconic TV series, was remembered in an emotional tribute by Smith as he performed a cover of “Apache.” While performing, videos of Avery were shown on the screen behind him, and Smith appeared visibly moved, wiping his face with a towel as the crowd resonated with the heartfelt moment.
The concert wasn’t just a tribute to Avery, though. Smith kept the energy high by performing a series of his classic hits, including “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It,” “Men in Black,” “Miami,” and “Wild Wild West.” Fans also enjoyed Smith’s cover of Tom Jones’ 1965 classic “It’s Not Unusual,” adding a special touch to the show, according to Setlist.fm.
Earlier this month, Smith excitedly shared with his followers that his first full-length album in 20 years will be released on March 28. The album, titled Based on a True Story, marks a significant return to music for the actor and rapper, who last dropped an album in 2005 with Lost and Found. On Instagram, he posted the cover art and release date, telling fans, “It’s OFFICIAL!! 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.”
The album will feature previously released singles like “Work of Art” featuring his son Jaden Smith and Russ, “Tantrum” featuring Joyner Lucas, and “You Can Make It,” which Will performed live at the 2024 BET Awards. Fans are eagerly anticipating this new project, which promises to deliver a blend of fresh music and nostalgic hits.
