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Will Smith has been one of the biggest names in the industry and in addition to being a bankable star, the actor is also a great dramatic performer. The actor has starred in some of the most popular franchises and cult films that have garnered him various accolades.
In addition to films, Smith has a successful career in rap music and has even released four studio albums. In the late 90s, Smith reportedly butted heads with rising rapper Eminem, even taking a dig at him at an award event. Eminem famously hit back at the Hollywood star with his hit songThe Real Slim Shady.
Will Smith Got A Taste of His Own Medicine With Eminem’sThe Real Slim Shady
The 90s was a seminal era for Will Smith as he became a major Hollywood movie star with hits likeBad Boys, Men in Black, Independence Day,andEnemy of the State. The actor became a force to be reckoned with and was poised to be the next big thing in the industry. Additionally, he also pursued a career in rap music with his debut albumBig Willie Stylereleased in 1997.
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Another emerging artist in the rap scene wasEminemwho released his debut albumInfinitea year prior in 1996. It seems that Smith and Eminem had a bit of a tussle as contemporaries in the same genre. According to DJ Jazzy Jeff, the rivalry between the two may have started when Smith heard Eminem’sJust The Two Of Usand predicted that it would either be thebiggest hit or flopin hip-hop history (viaLadBible).
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Later on, when Smith threw shade at Eminem at the 1999 Video Music Awards, where his songMiamiwon over Eminem’sMy Nameisin the Best Male Video award category. In his acceptance speech, theBad Boysstar made an indirect dig atSlim Shadyby stating that he never killed anyone or used any profanities in his music (which Eminem frequently does) to reach the top. He said (viaInstagram),
To all my fans out there, I never killed nobody in none of my records. I never used no profanity and none of my records, and still, I managed to get up here. Peace.
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Eminem clearly did not take this lightly and he dissed Smith directly in his 2000 hitThe Real Slim Shadyas one verse goes “Will Smith don’t gotta cuss in his raps to sell records / Well I do, so fk him and fk you too”.The song perfectly encapsulated how the rapper won’t stand any kind of nonsensical criticisms aimed at him.
Will Smith Is Open To MoreBad BoysFilms As Long As There Is A Great Reason
Will Smithand Martin Lawrence recently returned to theBad Boysfranchise with 2024’sBad Boys: Ride or Die.The film is the fourth film in the franchise and the two stars still have the charm and energy to instill interest from fans. When asked about whether he would like to return for more films, Smith stated that as long as there is a great reason/ story, he will be back.
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TheKing Richardstar claimed that he does not want to do sequels just for cash-grab. He only makes a sequel when he believes that the film and the characters have something new and interesting to say. The actor toldEntertainment Weekly,
So, as long as there’s a reason — I never wanted to be one of those dudes who makes sequels just because people will go. I want to make them because there is something to say and the characters have a place that they’re developing to that will be interesting and fun to watch and maybe even a little helpful.
The latestBad Boysfilm has turned out to beanother hitfor both Smith and Lawrence. The film has so far earned $340 million against a $100 million budget (viaBox Office Mojo). The studio would likely be interested in making at least one more film due to this success and it remains to be seen if both actors are up to the task.
Bad Boys: Ride or Dieis currently playing in theatres.
Rahul Thokchom
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Rahul Thokchom is a senior content writer at Fandomwire who is passionate about covering the world of pop culture and entertainment. He has a Masters Degree in English that contributes to the richness and creativity in his works.
