Will SmithThe return of prices of the 67th Grammy Awards annual encountered a mixed reaction of viewers.
Smith, 56, made a surprise appearance during the Grammys on Sunday, February 2, as part of the tribute of the register Quincy JonesWHO Died in November 2024.
The pair had a long working relationship because Jones was the executive producer and composer of the role of Smith revolutionary actor in the classic sitcom The fresh prince of Bel-Air.
“Last year, we lost one of the most revolutionary and influential figures of our time: Quincy Jones. Known of friends around the world simply under the name of Q, ”Smith told viewers in Grammys. “During his 91 years, q has touched countless lives, but I must say that he has changed mine forever. You probably wouldn’t even know who Will Smith was if it was not for Quincy Jones. Quincy has made so many great music, on several genres, sounds even more, producing the best of legends. »»
The Grammys Extended in Memoriam segment also presented Cynthia Erivo,, Herbie Hancock,, Janelle Monáe,, Lainey Wilson And Stevie Wonder In a musical salvation to the life and inheritance of Jones.
Smith’s praise for Jones was the first time he had appeared in a large price exhibition since he sadly Chris Rock slap At 2022 Oscars For having made a joke on his wife Jada Pinkett Smith.
He went to Win the best actor Oscar later that evening for King RichardBut then was forbidden to participate in the Oscars For a period of ten years. Black-smith Excused of hitting the rock immediately after the ceremony and once again in a Emotional YouTube Video Three months later.
The simple appearance of Smith to Grammy Awards was the division between viewers, some criticizing the producers for the actor’s platform despite his use of physical violence in the Oscars.
“#Willsmith, a great artist in several arenas. But when you physically attack a colleague artist, no less on stage, you should not be honored with an appearance on the #Grammys “, a spectator wrote via X, while another added: “Hey #Grammys stops trying to make Will Smith happen.”
Another spectator estimated that there were better choices to pay tribute to Jones, writing: “Grammys Bad Move giving a platform to Will Smith who committed violent assaults reacting to what he perceived as an attempted offensive joke; So many others more worthy of paying tribute to Quincy Jones. »»
The answer to the Smith segment to Grammy Awards was not entirely negative, because some viewers estimated that it was due to a second chance.
“I love that Will Smith was invited to #Grammys because the Oscars really played on his face with the slap. What a generational talent. He always deserves his IDC flowers ”, an X user supported.
Smith was present in Grammys with children Willow And Jaden SmithThe latter turned his head on the red carpet to wearing a miniature black house on his head.
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The 67th Grammy Awards was broadcast live from the Crypto.com Arena de Los Angeles on Sunday.
