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\n\tWill Smith hit the BET Awards stage Sunday night time to carry out a brand-new music, \u201cYou Can Make It,\u201d backed by the Sunday Service Choir, Fridayy and Kirk Franklin.<\/p>\n
\n\tSmith kicked off the efficiency standing on what was meant to seem like lava, surrounded by hearth and rapping lyrics together with: \u201cThe darker the hell you gotta endure \/ The brighter the heaven you get to take pleasure in \/ The more durable the autumn, the upper you soar \/ God opens a window when the satan closes the door \/ Imagine me, they tried to bleed Will Smith \/ Within the rearview, I see adversity was the present \/ To raise me greater items requires religion \/ So dry your eyes and you then\u2019ll discover a means \/ Out of the insanity, out of the maze \/ And out of the saddest into the rays \/ The darkest of nights turns into day \/ And each storm runs out of rain.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tHe was joined by Sunday Service Choir, Fridayy and Franklin on the stage for a rousing efficiency that drew a lot of cheers from the viewers, who gave him a standing ovation. The efficiency additionally featured what regarded like rain, ending with the fireplace being put out and extra inspiring lyrics rapped by Smith: \u201cNo one will get a straightforward experience \/ All of us have a cross to bear \/ However there\u2019s knowledge in that fireplace \/ And each second of your life is a brand-new alternative \/ We aren’t being punished, we’re being solid \/ Dance in your darkest moments.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tForward of the present, particulars in regards to the music and his efficiency had been unknown. When BET introduced the information final week, it didn’t provide something additional beyone a quote from Connie Orlando, government vp specials, music programming and music technique at BET: \u201cFrom his begin as a rapper to the Contemporary Prince to being a field workplace king as one of many Unhealthy Boys, Will Smith is actually a world icon, and we’re honored to welcome him again to grace the BET Awards stage. We look ahead to Will including to one more defining night time for the tradition that isn’t to be missed.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\tNonetheless, on Friday, Smith dropped the music, that includes Fridayy and the Sunday Service Choir. <\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cWho hasn\u2019t been in a darkish place? Who hasn\u2019t gone by means of the fireplace? What connects us is realizing that you’re not alone,\u201d Sunday Service posted on Instagram on Friday. \u201cWill Smith reminds us of that widespread connection! That in the event you\u2019re prepared, there are life classes in darkish locations! The journey not solely produces therapeutic, but in addition offers development and knowledge.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tSmith, in fact, made it massive as one-half of the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Contemporary Prince, with hits together with \u201cMother and father Simply Don\u2019t Perceive,\u201d \u201cA Nightmare on My Road\u201d and \u201cSummertime,\u201d earlier than launching a profitable solo profession (\u201cGettin\u2019 Jiggy Wit It,\u201d \u201cMiami\u201d).<\/p>\n
\n\tHe went on to star within the hit sitcom The Contemporary Prince of Bel-Air earlier than embarking a profitable movie profession, with hits together with the Unhealthy Boys franchise, the Males in Black franchise and Independence Day. He has been nominated for an Oscar 4 instances, successful greatest main actor in 2022 for King Richard. That additionally was the 12 months of the notorious slapping incident, whereby Smith took to the stage and bodily assaulted presenter Chris Rock after the latter made a joke about Smith\u2019s spouse, Jada Pinkett Smith. Smith later apologized and introduced he was\u00a0resigning from the Academy\u00a0and\u00a0has been banned\u00a0from showing at Academy occasions for 10 years.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\tIn April, Smith hit the stage at Coachella with J. Balvin to carry out his hit music \u201cMales in Black,\u201d from the 1997 field workplace blockbuster movie of the identical title.<\/p>\n
\n\tTaraji P. Henson is internet hosting the 2024 BET Awards, the place Usher might be introduced with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The present is airing stay on BET from Downtown Los Angeles. As Henson famous, Smith additionally hosted the present in 2005, alongside Jada Pinkett Smith.<\/p>\n
\n\tSee an inventory of 2024 BET Awards winners.<\/p>\n