Will Smith Has Fans in Jaw-Drops With a Visual Teaser for ‘Work of Art’ Music Video

Published 07/26/2024, 12:24 AM EDT

As fans are still buzzing from the cinematic excitement Will Smith delivered with Bad Boys: Ride or Die, the actor continues to showcase his badass persona by transitioning from film to music in a bid for a double comeback. While fans got a glimpse of his musical return at the BET Awards, that was just a preview of what is in store for this year. Recently, the Bad Boys star took to his social media to offer a sneak peek of the visuals for his upcoming music video, ‘Work of Art’.

On July 17, Russ announced on Instagram that he’s dropping a joint single titled ‘Work of Art’ with none other than Hollywood baddie Will Smith featuring Jaden Smith. While the single is already available and the duo has teased some more with their live performance, Smith added to the excitement by posting a sneak peek reel from the upcoming music video, which is set to drop shortly. With a countdown in the caption, the rapper encouraged fans to stay tuned and prepare for the release.

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The clip features Will Smith in a striking white ensemble, complete with a coordinating overcoat and trousers, while the backup dancers add a touch of black to create a monochromatic theme for the music video. Although the teaser has already piqued fans' interest, it is the lyrical content that keeps them coming back, as they seek to understand how the actor continues to reinvent himself even at 55 years old.

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Consequently, fans have their own theories about why Will Smith is exceptional, believing that nothing ordinary could have so many facets to explore.

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When Will Smith made his musical comeback at the BET Awards this year, not all fans were impressed. However, with the music video on the horizon, fans are now in awe of Smith's seemingly endless talents. One user exclaimed, "I love what you’re spitting, Will! 🗣️🗣️🗣️ Oneness," while another celebrated his creative flair, saying, "what 📦… ain’t no box.. identify him as what, address him as who… I love a creative being!"

The track, with its inventive touch, has resonated deeply with listeners worldwide, as they not only appreciate Smith’s return to music but also the additional layers he brings with it. One user advised, “stop taking things at face value people. Dig deeper, listen 👂🏾, understand the message he is speaking,” while another marveled, “this man just keeps on pivoting 🔥.” Despite the initial skepticism surrounding his musical comeback, fans are now united in their sentiment, “welcome back, King.”

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What do you think of Will Smith's teaser for the music video of 'Work of Art' for his song with ? Let us know in the comments below!

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

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