Overview

• In a Deutsche Presse-Agentur interview, Smith said living in Los Angeles compels him to seek solutions and contribute to easing local tensions.
• He opted against a political career, arguing that artistic expression is his best way to address social challenges.
• His hip-hop album Based on a True Story tackles personal struggles with humor and defiance, including reflections on his 2022 Oscars altercation with Chris Rock.
• Smith plans a mid-July European tour with stops in Hamburg, Hannover, Frankfurt, Wolfsburg, Bern and Sankt Pölten to perform new album tracks alongside classic hits.
• He has hinted that elements from his Fresh Prince of Bel-Air series could feature in his live shows, blending nostalgia with his latest music.