Will Smith Releases Long-Awaited Album 'Based on a True Story'

The album, his first in 20 years, reflects personal growth and features collaborations with family and hip-hop icons, alongside a newly announced European tour.

Will Smith's new album 'Based on a True Story' is now streaming, marking his first full-length project since 2005's 'Lost and Found.'
The 14-track album blends old-school hip-hop with modern production and explores themes of redemption, vulnerability, and identity.
Smith sought advice from Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar, whose guidance on authenticity shaped the album's deeply personal storytelling.
Collaborators on the album include DJ Jazzy Jeff, Teyana Taylor, Big Sean, Joyner Lucas, and his son Jaden Smith.
Smith also announced his first-ever headline European tour, set to begin in summer 2025, to promote the album and reconnect with audiences.

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