Will Smith continues his return to rap with the explosive new single “Tantrum,” featuring rising artiste Joyner Lucas, per uproxx.com. The track marks another milestone in the Hollywood star’s musical renaissance, following his BET Awards performance and recent single “Bulletproof.”
The collaboration stems from a unique connection that began in 2020 when Joyner Lucas created a tribute remix that caught Smith’s attention. What started as mutual admiration evolved into a creative partnership that now sees the two rappers pushing musical boundaries.
Eschewing his earlier pop-friendly style, Smith demonstrates more sophisticated lyrical prowess, matching Lucas’s technical rap skills. The accompanying music video takes an innovative approach, depicting the artistes as video game avatars performing in a digitised Miami landscape.
Smith joins a growing trend of Golden Era rap pioneers reclaiming their musical roots in 2024, alongside legends like LL Cool J, MC Lyte and Snoop Dogg. While a full album remains unannounced, “Tantrum” signals Smith’s serious commitment to contemporary hip-hop.
The single represents a bold statement of artistic evolution for the former Fresh Prince, proving he’s still a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
