Will Smith’s new comeback song, Work of Art, has left fans puzzled, with some critics comparing his style to Dwayne Johnson’s rapping.

Will Smith’s return to music with his new track Work of Art has fans scratching their heads and some even cringing. The fresh single, which was supposed to mark his grand comeback, has instead left listeners questioning his artistic direction. While Smith aimed to drop a hit, the response has been anything but flattering.

Will Smith in a still from Ride or Die. | Sony Pictures Releasing.
The song’s reception suggests that what was meant to be a triumphant return’s instead become a musical misstep. Dive into the buzz and find out why Will Smith’s latest effort is being met with such mixed feelings.

Will Smith’s New Comeback Jam: A Mixed Bag of Reactions and Surprises

Will Smith from ‘Work Of Art’ Video Feat. Russ | YouTube (Will Smith)
What is Will Smith yapping about?—This was the resounding question on everyone’s lips after The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air dropped his comeback track Work of Art ft. Russ and Jaden Smith. The internet’s been buzzing with a ton of viral reaction videos.

In a recent IG reel, video creator Bryan Solis dropped a reaction video, unable to shake the uncanny resemblance of Smith’s flow to none other than Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. Solis exclaimed,

Why is he rapping like Dwayne Johnson? Yo, why is he rapping like The Rock bro?? What the f**k. 

Lost in Vegas YT channel, while giving Smith the benefit of the doubt, couldn’t hide their surprise either. Clearly bewildered, the duo said how the music video caught them completely off guard. Plus, with the modern flair being a head-scratcher, they mused:

This caught us off guard. Will Smith hasn’t been rapping like that. I just thought going like this, imma give him the old school OG pass, so I’m not mad at how he sounds. But I don’t know if he’s trying to sound too young. 

Another YouTuber that goes by @EliaRussel bluntly called Smith’s music video “Disney Channel stuff.” However, amidst the cacophony of disbelief, a voice of reason emerged. MANIACITV, surprisingly, was a fan, as he swayed his head and vibed, listening to the whole song. The YouTuber also drew a parallel to the iconic Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It era, saying:

 Yo, I ain’t gon cap, I got goosebumps right now. We are in 2024 and Will Smith still got the bars. Only Smith can do something like this. Bro this is creative, I like it. 

So, while the internet’s still grappling with the unexpected sonic journey that is Work of Art, one thing’s for sure: Will Smith’s certainly made a splash—albeit a rather surprising one.

Will Smith’s Zurich Stroll: Method Acting Meets Swiss Charm

Will Smith as Robert Neville in I Am Legend | Warner Bros. Pictures
Fresh off the set of the upcoming I Am Legend sequel, Will Smith took a detour into full-on movie mode during an early morning stroll through Zurich. The Fresh Prince turned action hero shared a surreal video on Instagram, turning the Swiss city into a real-life set piece for his post-apocalyptic blockbuster.

The actor was in full-on method acting mode, dropping famous movie lines and searching for an imaginary friend named Fred. But it wasn’t all doom and gloom. The star-struck Smith also couldn’t resist gushing over Swiss Army knives, calling them a “treat for his life.”

Looks like the wait for the I Am Legend sequel just got a whole lot more exciting! With Smith already deep into character and the movie promising a reunion with Michael B. Jordan, fans are on the edge of their seats!