Big Sean, Will Smith and The Matrix

Will Smith and Big Sean Live in the ‘Matrix' in ‘Beautiful Scars' Video
Will Smith is taking on his music career in full throttle, and channeling Matrix to kick it off. On Thursday, the actor-rapper released the video for "Beautiful Scars" with Big Sean, and announced a new album,
Will Smith Finally Stars in THE MATRIX, Thanks to His ‘Beautiful Scars’ Music Video With Big Sean
Will Smith and Big Sean's video for their new song "Beautiful Scars" pays homage to The Matrix (and finally turns Will into Neo).
Will Smith Suits Up as Neo for New ‘Matrix’-Themed Music Video With Big Sean
"Based on a True Story," the Oscar and Grammy winner's first new album in over 20 years, drops in March The post Will Smith Suits Up as Neo for New ‘Matrix’-Themed Music Video With Big Sean appeared first on TheWrap.
Will Smith Taps Big Sean for ‘Beautiful Scars' Teaser Inspired by ‘The Matrix'
Will Smith has dropped another breadcrumb about his upcoming single "Beautiful Scars," which he's been teasing with videos inspired by The Matrix. In the new trailer, he teams up with song collaborator Big Sean.
Will Smith And Big Sean Recreate A Classic Scene From ‘The Matrix’ In A Teaser For Their Song ‘Beautiful Scars’
In the teaser for his next song “Beautiful Scars,” it turns out the latter is true, as Will and Big Sean recreate the classic scene from the film in which Laurence Fishburne’s Morpheus offers Keanu Reeves ‘ Neo a choice in the form of a pair of pills.
Will Smith drops a weird Matrix-themed music video with Big Sean
OBanga,” opens with Smith reenacting the iconic “red pill, blue pill” scene from the first Matrix movie, with Big Sean filling in for the role of Morpheus. It’s mostly played for laughs, with Big Sean obliquely poking fun at Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards and Smith choosing to swallow both pills rather than make a binary decision.
Will Smith Delivers New Single and Video “Beautiful Scars” Featuring Big Sean
Alongside the single, Smith has officially announced his upcoming album, Based On A True Story, set to drop in March 2025. This marks his first full-length project in over 20 years, featuring previously released tracks like You Can Make It, Work of Art, and TANTRUM, his explosive December collaboration with Joyner Lucas.
Will Smith Announces A New Album As He Shares His ‘Matrix’-Inspired Big Sean Collab ‘Beautiful Scars’
Earlier this month, in a clever bit of promo, Will Smith made it look like he might be starring in a reboot of The Matrix, years after turning down the role of Neo that would ultimately be immortalized by Keanu Reeves.
Will Smith announces first album in 20 years, unveils “Matrix”-themed music video with Big Sean
"In 1997, the Wachowskis offered Will Smith the role of Neo in The Matrix. Smith turned it down," Smith's video began. "He chose Wild Wild West, believing it was a better fit for him at the time. But the question remains: What would The Matrix have been like with Will Smith as Neo?"
Watch: Big Sean, Will Smith enter the Matrix in 'Beautiful Scars' video
Big Sean plays the Morpheus role, which was played in the movies by Laurence Fishburne, while Smith takes on Neo. Smith anchors verses one and three and Big Sean mans the middle verse of the single, which was produced by OBanga, who also sings the song's hook.
Will Smith Makes Fun of OSCARS SLAP in Beautiful Scars Video
Will Smith's new song, 'Beautiful Scars,' references his infamous Oscars slap and turning down the lead role in 'The Matrix.' The music video begins with collaborator Big Sean poking fun at Will's notorious moment at the Academy Awards in 2022,
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Will Smith Drops New Single With Big Sean, Announces 1st Album in 20 Years
Will Smith dropped a brand-new single titled ‘Beautiful Scars,’ which is expected to be featured on his forthcoming album ...
Will Smith announces first album in 20 years, releases new single with Big Sean
HOLLYWOOD (CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - Will Smith announced his first album in 20 years. Will Smith has announced the release ...