Make way for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air – Will Smith hit the stage with a tribute to his career launcher.

Will Smith and Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

After 28 years, Will Smith brought back nostalgia for 85,000 fans, as he paid tribute to his hit 90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Present at a boxing event, Smith appeared on stage and began performing the show’s theme song, which initially aided his rise to stardom.

Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirWill Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | NBC

According to reports from DiscussingFilm, a new video has emerged online, featuring Will Smith back on the stage, after his 2022 Oscar controversy, at a boxing event in Spain. Despite being almost banished from Hollywood, after slapping Chris Rock, Smith hit the stage with the familiar music from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. 

Will Smith Hit the Stage to Pay His Tribute to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 

Following the release of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in 1990, the show became a major hit with audiences, launching Will Smith‘s career in Hollywood. Significantly paving the way for Smith’s venture into acting, from his rapping career, the show highlighted the actor’s charismatic, likable, and funny side.

Unfortunately, to fans’ dismay, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air wrapped up in 1996 after offering fans 6 iconic seasons. But now decades later, Will Smith brought back the iconic theme song during his recent appearance at a boxing event in Spain. According to DiscussingFilm, the actor appeared paying tribute to his show, on stage.

Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirWill Smith as Will in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | NBC

Returning to his roots, which initially propelled him to stardom, Will Smith launched into the full theme song with backup dancers, after getting encouraged by 85,000 fans, following his attempts at performance. Met with loud applause from the crowd, Smith went through the whole song and even encouraged audience participation.

Fans Rejoiced to See Will Smith on Stage After His 2022 Oscar Controversy

As the video of his performance hit social media, fans took to X to express their excitement over Will Smith’s return to the stage. Considering how the actor was almost banned from Hollywood, following his 2022 Oscar slapgate incident where he hit Chris Rock on stage, fans are now delighted to see Smith gradually returning to the spotlight.

Will SmithSmith in a still from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | NBC

Addressing his iconic performance where he brought back nostalgia for attending audiences as well as netizens, fans online stated that Will Smith is performing like a legend deserves. Highlighting the sad events of Smith getting sidelined in Hollywood, netizens unanimously supported the actor’s public appearance and on-stage performance.

Apart from enjoying Will Smith’s return, fans also applauded the actor’s electrifying performance of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air theme song. Appreciating how the star sought audiences’ participation, netizens rallied behind Smith for his sheer grace and authenticity.