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J Balvin Discusses Bond with Will Smith Post-Oscars Incident

The Colombian singer reflects on their shared experiences of public scrutiny and redemption.

  • J Balvin invited Will Smith to join his Coachella set, seeing him as an idol and kindred spirit.
  • Both artists faced intense criticism in 2022, with Smith's Oscars slap and Balvin's controversial music video.
  • Balvin empathized with Smith, emphasizing that a single mistake shouldn't define a person.
  • The Coachella performance featured Smith reprising his iconic 'Men in Black' role.
  • Balvin and Smith are both entering new, positive phases in their careers.
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